On Saturday 1st April, Preston & District Scout Network visited Waddecar Scout Campsite and took part in a session of Archery and Axe Throwing. We then organised food on the fire for our tea. We had a brilliant afternoon of activities,…
Deepdale Central (PMGHS) Investiture
Today, Preston Muslim Girls High School (PMGHS) in Lancashire celebrated 122 of its Year 7 pupils being formally invested into the schools’ new Scout Group named ‘Deepdale Central (PMGHS) Scouts’. It is now officially the biggest all-female Scout troop to…
Chief Scout Silver Awards – February 2023
Congratulations to all the Cubs (now Scouts) that have received their Chief Scout Silver Award tonight at Preston Town Hall. Thanks to Preston City Council and the Mayor of Preston, Councillor Neil Darby, for hosting and presenting the awards. More…
The announcement of our highest award – The new King’s Scout Award
With the sad passing of our Patron, her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one era ended and another began. Now, with Coronation of HM King Charles III coming up in May, we’re incredibly proud to unveil the new King’s Scout…
Gone Home – Mick Smyth
Preston & District Scouts are sad to announce the passing of Mick Smyth. Mick was well known within the district as a longstanding leader at the 46th Preston and as a member of SASU. Mick’s funeral is on Monday 20th…
Korea In A Case – Preston & District
At our last unit training weekend in December, Unit 55 planned and designed our Jamboree Activity pack that allows Drey’s, Colonies, Packs, Troops and Units across West Lancs get involved with our Korean Adventure. We the Preston & District Contingent…
New District Scout Network Commissioner
Preston & District Scouts are pleased to announce that Jordan Pullen, has been appointed as the next District Scout Network Commissioner. Hear what he had to say about himself below: “Hi, I’m Jordan, District Scout Network Commissioner and the Cub Scout Leader…
YouShape Award Survey
Hi everyone, We’re currently doing a county-wide survey looking at the number of YouShape awards that have been awarded. We’re looking at the number of central, plan, lead and represent badges that have been awarded to young people to see…
Beaver Leaders Go Curling
On Saturday 7th January, some of our Beaver Leaders went to the Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre in Preston for a Curling session. Thanks to our District Youth Commissioner, Iain for organising the trip as a fab evening was had by…
Squirrels Acorn Awards
On Thursday 1st December, our very 1st batch of Chief Scout Acorn Awards were presented to 7 eager Squirrels in the 1st Broughton Squirrel Drey! Some great pictures of our DC and 1st Broughton Scout Leader Warren Frost presenting a…
