We used three District events for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts for #YouShape this year, in each case asking those young people who went along for their opinions on future activities. For the Beavers, Assistant District Youth Commissioner Katie invaded the…
Explorer Scouts tour new super prison
Scouts from Wrexham have visited HMP Berwyn just weeks before the facility is due to officially open. The thirty teenagers from K2 Explorer Scout Unit spent an hour touring the prison where they saw the visitors centre the industries complex…
Help us sell the Jamboree
All Scouts get just one chance to attend a World Scout Jamboree as a participant. This is because these events are only open to those aged 14 and over, but under 18. So, for current Scouts and Explorers who were…
Llangollen Railway weekend
I am a former ACSL (2nd St Helens Group) and I am now the Events Organiser at the Llangollen Railway. I am writing to make you aware of our forthcoming Victorian Weekend, which will taking place in May. The event…
Woodturning demonstrations
I am making inquiries about offering my services to give woodturning demonstrations to Scout groups in the North Wales area. Both myself and my two grown up sons were all in Scouting. I have been a Woodturner for the last…
Canoe taster sessions
Our friends in Flintshire District are still running the three week canoeing courses for Scouts and Explorers, and the one week taster sessions for Cubs at Chester city baths on Sunday evenings. The cost is £40per week for 6 participants….
Outdoors first aid
Rescue Emergency Care (REC 2) First Aid Training We will be running the REC 2 First Aid course over the weekend of 8th/9th April 2017 in the Wrexham Area. The course provider is Getafix and the cost is £65 which includes the certificate fee. Places are…
They’re in charge this month
Throughout February this year young people are taking over their Beaver Colonies, Cub Packs, Scout Troops and Explorer Units across the UK to mark #YouShape2017 Last year we had an incredibly successful YouShape week, including a District day of activities…
District Team meeting
DISTRICT TEAM MEETING Last night we held a District Team meeting. I think it’s important that we do our Scouting openly and everyone gets a chance to understand what we do at these meetings. So here’s what we discussed……
