Well done to the Explorers and Network who received their Explorer Belt award following their expedition last summer! #SkillsForLife #ExplorerBelt 14 Explorers and Network headed to Germany in Summer 2023 to complete their 10 day, 100 mile expedition across Germany…
Vango Folding Stove Recall
We’ve been made aware of a product recall on two models of Vango Folding Stoves. The stoves affected are: The products have been recalled due to risk of fire, explosion and burns. It has also been identified that the gas…
Volunteer with Scouts
Give a little time and build #SkillsForLife
We need you! Bury and Ramsbottom are looking for a number of volunteer positions across the District, as with all our volunteering opportunities you’ll be supported by a great team and given full training and support to grow into your…
Urgent Appeal for 9th Bury and Ramsbottom Scout Group
Urgent Support needed at 9th Bury and Ramsbottom – St Philips? The Group at present runs Cubs and Scouts sections which both meet in the Church Hall on Friday evenings. We are planning to continue with our meetings up to…
Remembering HM The Queen
Chief Scout Bear Grylls OBE
Chief Scout Bear Grylls OBE leads the mourning for our Patron. As a family of Scouts, we are united in sorrow for the loss of our Patron, HM The Queen. She leaves a bright legacy of hope and promise for…
Avoid Meeting Indoors as cases rise
Good Evening Following the governmental guidance this afternoon for the Bury area (see below guidance). Please could you avoid meeting indoors with all scouting as much as possible for the moment until we get new guidance. Your risk assessments are…
Volunteering. It’s #GoodForYou.
Volunteering. It’s #GoodForYou. Scouts are today launching #GoodForYou, a campaign designed to recruit over 5,000 volunteers. These volunteers are needed to help young people to reconnect with their peers, supporting their wellbeing and building their skills for life after a…
Readiness level: AMBER (from 12th April 2021)
Readiness level: AMBER (from 12th April 2021) This means: Section meetings can take place outdoors and indoors. No residential activities. Maximum group size: Activities involving young people: no limit on group size but remain as only one section meeting independently of…
Return to face to face scouting – An update from the Scouts
England moves to Amber readiness level from 29 March. Following an announcement from the National Youth Agency (NYA), we’re pleased to say that face-to-face meetings in England can restart from Monday 29 March. From 29 March, we’ll move to…
Bury & Ramsbottom District Post-COVID Guidance
As I hope you know by now, before we start back into face to face scouting, each section needs to submit a risk assessment for all their activities and the locations. This needs to be agreed with the GSL and…
