On 9th October 2019, our County Appointments Committee approved the appointment of Ryan Swailes as the new District Commissioner for Lowry District with immediate effect. Ryan previously held the role as Deputy District Commissioner and prior to that, Youth Commissioner, in addition…
Hollinwood Bonfire
Our newest campsite, Hollinwood followed in the footsteps of the predecessor site on Saturday 2nd November by hosting Scouts and their families for a bonfire and fireworks, it was a great turnout. Hopefully the first of many events at Hollinwood!
Cub Mudder 2019
This was the third year we have run the Cub Mudder and it always follows the Bispham Hall Chariot Race weekend to make sure the campsite is extra muddy. Thank you to all the volunteers who were part of making…
PL Training Day
The PL Training Day is for older scouts and those who hold the PL and APL roles within their troop. The day aims to enhance leadership abilities and develop additional Skills for Life. Well done to all the 38 SPL’s, PL’s…
Chariot Race 2019
The Chariot Race was held over the weekend of the 4th to 6th October 2019 at Bispham Hall Scout Estate. Well done to all the Scout and Explorer Teams that took part in another muddy weekend but fun was had…
Annual General Meeting and Report 2019
This year our Annual General Meeting was hosted by Ellesmere District at Elm Bank Masonic Hall in Eccles. The event was attended by dignified guests including our County President, HM Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester, Mr Warren Smith, the Ceremonial…
BST Adventure
On Saturday 21st September, the sun was shining for the Scouts and Explorers from across the County that took part in the BST Adventure at Rivington. The ‘BST Adventure’ is a points based competition which will test strong teams strengths…
Philmont 2019
A Transcontinental Expedition across the USA! On the morning of 26 July 2019, a contingent of 25 young people and 12 adult volunteers from across Greater Manchester West (not forgetting Josh – our Welsh wisecracker) set off from Manchester Airport…
24th World Scout Jamboree 2019
The Adventures of SWARM 44 Unit 44 (aka. SWARM 44) made up of 36 young people and 4 adults from across the Greater Manchester West embarked on a trip of a lifetime to the 24th World Scout Jamboree at the Summit…
Our AMAZING VOLUNTEERS!
During the last month, 80 young people and 37 adults have had extraordinary experiences on international trips. Destinations have included a number of locations in the United States, plus Canada and Switzerland. All of these trips wouldn’t have been possible…
