This week, Red Rose 2024 has hosted thousands of Scouts and Guides from the UK and overseas at Westmorland Showground, near Kendal. Throughout the week, the Scouts have created memories and had life-changing adventures, camping, living and working together, and…
Scouts from Preston take part in Blue Peter challenge for Red Nose Day
Scouts from the 1st Catforth took part in some fundraising for Red Nose Day as part of a Blue Peter Challenge! The BBC approached them, asking if they would like to be filmed for the Red Nose Special on 15th…
Happy New Year
Happy New Year From Everyone @ Preston & District Scouts
Merry Christmas
Its CHRISTMAS Preston & District Scouts would like to give our warmest thoughts and best wishes to everyone throughout this special festive season Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Thanks Warren
Tonight, 11th December 2023, was our final leaders meeting of 2023. We also had a visit from Craig, Lead Volunteer for West Lancs Scouts, who came to present Warren, with his Bar To The Silver Acorn Award, which is awarded…
We Remember – Remembrance activity ideas, to helps us learn why we use certain symbols.
Remembrance honours people who serve to defend our democratic freedoms and way of life. Understanding the history of Remembrance helps us learn why we use certain symbols, such as poppies, cenotaphs and statues, to remember today. This weekend, 100’s of…
Explorer Belt Presentation October 2023
Congratulations are in order for some of our Network members as they were presented with their Explorer Belts on Sunday 15th October at Lancaster University as part of an awards ceremony. Abbie, Sam, Ben, Harriet & Katie completed their expedition…
Preston Scouts take off for Korean adventure
At 6am this morning four Preston Explorer Scouts set off from Deepdale Stadium on the trip of a lifetime to the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea as part of a 40 strong contingent from West Lancashire. They will spend…
Jacob’s Ride
On Saturday 1st July Jacob, a 10 year old Cub from 1st Goosnargh Scout Group, completed a 100km cycle ride (three laps of Preston’s Guild Wheel) to raise money for two good causes. Some of the money raised will go towards…
Good Service & Meritorious Conduct Awards May 2023
Congratulations to the following members who have received an award from the Chief Scout during May 2023: Name Award Christopher Bent Award For Merit David Gethin Chief Scout’s Commendation Anton Mooney Chief Scout’s Commendation Thomas Carver Chief Scout’s Commendation Fatima…
