Following on from our Top Awards Success on Friday evening in Preston, Congratulations is also due to Ammar Mastan, who was presented with his King Charles III Coronation Medal by the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker JP, for…
Top Awards Success
Congratulations to the following members from Preston & District Scout Network, who were awarded their top awards last night at a ceremony in Preston by the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, Mrs Amanda Parker JP and Aila Taylor 🥳 James Halliwell…
Our 2024 Recap
As the 2024 Scouting Season comes to an end, let’s take a moment to reflect on what a year we’ve had! You can checkout a brief recap of what Preston Scouts got up to over the last year, including celebrating…
The Chief Scout’s Unsung Heroes 2024
Our Chief Scout, Dwayne Fields, is on the lookout for 20 young people who’ve really gone above and beyond. They’ll be UK Scouts aged 4-24 who’ve shown courage, kindness and truly lived our Scout values. They’ll each receive £250 to spend…
Welcoming Aidan Jones as our new Chief Executive
Aidan Jones OBE has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Scouts by its Board of Trustees. He’ll join the UK’s largest youth charity from Monday 14 October, working to support half a million young people and volunteers. He…
The search is on for a new County 14-24 Team Leader to join the Team
The exciting transformation of Scouts has led to the creation of a dynamic 14-24 Team, bringing together the Explorer and Network sections. While HQ is currently reviewing this age range, we are enthusiastic about moving forward with our ideas. Therefore,…
The search is on for a new Chief Volunteer for International
After five years as Chief Volunteer for International (formerly known as International Commissioner), and 8 years as part of our International team, Callum Kaye has stepped down following his election to the World Scout Committee at the World Scout Conference…
Adventurer Dwayne Fields becomes new UK Chief Scout
We’re excited to announce that Dwayne Fields, adventurer and TV presenter, is the UK’s new Chief Scout Dwayne’s been appointed as our 11th Chief Scout to lead our half a million young people and adult volunteers for his values, commitment to…
Scouts unite, Building 300+ bird boxes to promote Global Sustainability
This week, Red Rose 2024 has hosted thousands of Scouts and Guides from the UK and overseas at Westmorland Showground, near Kendal. Scouts from all over the UK and from 10+ countries arrived at Lake District to experience a trip of their lifetime…
3,500 Scouts, 10+ countries, Special Guests = 1 amazing celebration.
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…
