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…
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 Craig, Lead Volunteer for Ellesmere District
“I was actively involved as a young person through the whole movement and I want to see every young person have that opportunity” – Craig, District Commissioner for Ellesmere District Click here for more information about becoming a volunteer.
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…
County Readiness Level Update – March 2021
Dear Member, The National Youth Agency have released updated guidance for the upcoming lifting of some restrictions for youth organisations. The most important part of the updated guidance is when we move back to AMBER on 29th March, they will be the…
Virtual Camp 2021
On 20th and 21st March 2021, we held our first County Virtual Camp! We had a whole range of activities for each section. Beavers got stuck into activities including obstacle courses, making campfire cupcakes, den building, indoor caving with Scoutadelic…
Member Update – March 2021
Roadmap from RED to AMBER Following consultation with the National Youth Agency (NYA), The Scouts have released our roadmap from RED to AMBER readiness level. Until 29th March: We remain in RED and no face-to-face activities are permitted. From 29th March: We’ll move to AMBER with groups allowed to meet outdoors in group…
