Wrexham Scouts are looking for anyone from builders, plumbers and electricians to DIY enthusiasts and odd-job men and women to help them maintain their buildings. The Scouts have ten properties across Wrexham and repairs often fall to the leaders who…
Fourteen Wrexham volunteers awarded for service
A Wrexham Scouts volunteer aged 93 was amongst fourteen others recognised for their service at a celebration held at Cox Wood campsite. Malcolm Seller has been volunteering for almost 50 years – at 1st Wrexham, as Leader trainer, Gang Show…
Wrexham Scouts start visit to Ireland
Last year we were lucky enough to have a visit from the 5th Roscommon Scouts from Ireland who stayed around our District campsite. Two of our Groups – 6th Wrexham and 41st Wrexham made such good friends that this week…
Gone Home: Sandra Jones
We’re very sad to announce that Sandra Jones, our friend and former Appointments Secretary to the District, passed away peacefully this morning. Sandra was the friendly face many of us met when we went along to get our DBS checked…
Cubs Takeover Odeon
140 Cubs from across Wrexham took over the Odeon cinema with a sleepover and lots of films! During the event Lead Volunteer David Morris presented Team member Sue Mort with a certificate to say thanks for over 30 years of…
A Scout is to be Trusteed!
The District Annual General Meeting is fast approaching (date to be advised) at which we appoint our District Trustee Board. The Trustee Board is a team of volunteers who work together, as charity Trustees, to make sure Scouts is run…
Communications Review
We’ve completed a regular review of how we communicate – something it’s important to do now and again as needs and options are constantly changing. It’s important to recognise that not everyone will be happy using the same communications methods,…
Defibrillator training for young people
#Defibruary is an annual campaign, run by St John Ambulance through the month of Februarythat aims to help people become more “defib aware” by encouraging them Learn, Locate and Donate.
Updates to Nights Away rules
Please note some changes to the Nights Away rules. 1. All Nights Away activities must be APPROVED by the appropriate Commissioner2. Risk assessments must be in place, recorded and shared for ALL activities, including Nights Away3. Contingency plans must be…
Helping with the Cost of Living
The Wrexham District Scouts Executive Committee is very aware of the challenges which will be faced through the continued rise in living and energy costs. You will hopefully all have seen and noted the support available from Scouts UK. If you haven’t looked…
