I’m really pleased in the last few weeks of my term as County Youth Commissioner to be talking to you about the incoming YouShape Award. This award launches on 5th October 2021 and is now a permenant part of the…
BST Adventure 2021
On Saturday 18th September 2021, 88 young people took part in the Greater Manchester West Hiking Competition for Scouts and Explorers – the BST Adventure. The activity taker places at Rivington in the grasslands surrounding Rivington Pike and Winter Hill….
County Readiness Level Update – September 2021
We’re pleased to let you know The Scouts have confirmed that the UK government has said the youth sector provision in England has moved to the GREEN readiness level from today. Due to this, residential and international trips will change, which is…
Could you show your stripes and be a World Scout Jamboree Unit Leader? Apply Now.
We’re so excited that Greater Manchester West has been allocated a full unit made up of 4 patrols to become part of the UK Contingent to the 25th World Scout Jamboree in Korea during 2023. That means we need to…
Scout Camping and Backwoods Cooking 2021
On Saturday 10th July 2021, 10 teams of Scouts took part in our first County event since February 2020. This years event wasn’t residential and the focus of the camp element was set up and layout. Despite the ever changing…
25th World Scout Jamboree – Unit Leader Role Information Webinar
We are pleased to announce, 36 young people and 4 adult volunteers from Greater Manchester West will have the opportunity to take part in the experience of a lifetime at the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea, as part…
County Readiness Level Update – June 2021
Following the recent government annoucement, and following consultation between The Scouts and the National Youth Agency. Please find below the updated YELLOW readiness level guidance. Current Readiness Level: YELLOW This means: Section meetings can take place outdoors and indoors. Limited small…
Meet Vicky, Assistant Cub Scout Leader at 100th Salford
“I saw all the amazing work that all the leaders did and decided I wanted to become involved” – Vicky, Assistant Cub Scout Leader at 100th Salford Click here find out more about becoming a volunteer.
Thank You – #VolunteersWeek 2021
Dear Member, Over the past year, volunteers across the Country have worked tirelessly to deliver essentials to the elderly, support running testing centres and most recently marshalled vaccine centres. Our volunteers have played a huge part in the national effort…
County Readiness Level Update – May 2021
Dear Member, The National Youth Agency have released updated guidance following the lifting of restrictions in England from 17th May 2021. The Scouts have announced all areas in England, including Greater Manchester West will move to the YELLOW readiness level with limited…
