Scouting in the UK would not exist without its volunteers. From section leaders and assistants to trustees and occasional helpers, volunteers are the backbone of every local group.
Volunteering with Scouts is flexible and rewarding. Many roles require just a few hours a week, and full training and support are provided. Volunteers gain valuable skills in leadership, communication, organisation, and teamwork—skills that are transferable to careers and personal life.
Beyond personal development, volunteering creates a direct impact on local communities. Scout groups often support community events, fundraising initiatives, and local causes, strengthening connections between generations.
Adults from all walks of life volunteer with Scouts, bringing diverse experiences and perspectives. No previous scouting background is required—just enthusiasm and a willingness to help young people thrive.
By volunteering with Scouts, individuals contribute to something bigger than themselves: a movement that builds confidence, character, and community across the UK.
As autumn leaves crunch underfoot and the days grow shorter, there’s a special kind of magic that fills the air. For many, it heralds the approach of Bonfire Night – a time for dazzling fireworks, delicious food, and gathering with loved ones. But for Scouts, Bonfire Night isn’t just a celebration; it’s a living, breathing testament to everything we hold dear: community, safety, and the primal joy of a roaring fire.
Safety First, Always!
With the camping season new getting nearer, it’s time to dust off the old camping blanket (or buy a new one) and get sewing all those spare badges on. Of course if you are relatively new to scouting, you might be wondering what all the fuss is about….
them, as were Union and Confederate forces in the American Civil War. In the 20th century, they subsequently became field issue for troops in the Great War and the Second World War on both Axis and Allied sides too. Blankets also went to sea, and cabin blankets were first made in the early 1700s. In almost all cases, these military blankets were a drab khaki or grey colour. Following the cessation of these conflicts, forces veterans often kept them for their own use, while surplus blankets were frequently co-opted by other outdoorsy types, including numerous Boy Scout troops. In turn, this gave rise to the Scouting tradition of the camp blanket as a wearable reminder of shared adventures and experiences, gradually becoming adorned with embroidered Scout badges.
No doubt we have around 80 exhausted people after returning from our annual family camp! With 24 families attending, it was sure to be a successful weekend and it didn’t disappoint. 
Camping season is coming! 
Just like rice bowls, pasta pots are super convenient too. Boil up plenty of wholewheat pasta in a saucepan, and add in your tomato sauce, basil and other ingredients for a hearty Italian camping feast. Let it cool and then simply spoon into individual pots.
chunky soups or a blitzed up version, this is great opportunity to pack your kids’ camping lunches with goodness. Use a base of tomato or flavoursome stock and you’ll be able to mask all manner of healthy ingredients within the soup. Spinach, broccoli, peppers… the choice is yours.
7.Eggs
According to the dictionary a jamboree is a party, celebration, or other gathering where there is a large number of people and a lot of excitement, fun, and enjoyment. And that is exactly what it is!
encompassing 8.8 square kilometers.. The largest section is 6.1 kilometers wide and 1.8 kilometers long. Stretching beside the West Coast near Byeonsanbando National Park, the huge Jamboree campground (35’42”N 126’35”E) is endowed with rich natural surroundings—one side of the venue adjoins the ocean.(35’42”N 126’35”E)
