West Lothian Scouts

Scout Group first for hospice
Ty Hafan Children’s Hospice in Sully, South Wales, has become the first hospice in Wales to open its own Scout Group.

Let's make 2011 the European Year of Volunteering
Support Scouting in the campaign to make 2011 the European Year of Volunteering.

Beaver Scout numbers on the up - both human and animal
Although Beaver Scouts are flourishing across the UK with a 2.3% rise in membership over the past year, until recently the same could not be said for their whiskered namesakes.

Beaver and Cub Scouts enjoy a weekend of adventure
Last weekend saw Scouts from across the UK enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities at the Beaver and Cub Fundays.

8000 Scouts have a weekend of fun at Gilwell Park
Young people from across the UK have travelled to Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre today to take part in a wide range of adventurous activities at this year’s Beaver and Cub Fundays.

UK Scout helps with Chinese Earthquake relief effort
Just over a month ago on Monday 12 May, a massive earthquake killed 69,000 people in the Sichuan province of China. Scout Network Member Stuart Cowan was there when the earthquake struck.

Cardiff Scout's MBE for work with young people
Cardiff Scout Peter Blackhouse was ‘overwhelmed’ to be appointed an MBE, with the announcement of the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for 2008 at the weekend.

Should 16-year-olds be able to vote?
At the age of 16 you're considered responsible enough to get married, have sex and even join the army, but you can’t vote in an election. The Scout Association wants to know what young people think about lowering the voting age from 18 to 16.

Enter your pic into i:click
The i:click awards is a great new photography competition to be judged by a panel including former Chelsea and England footballer Graeme Le Saux.

UK Scouts help Kenyans rebuild their lives after election violence
Hampshire Scouts have been providing clothing and financial support to help Kenyan refugees living in Uganda, after the violence following the disputed Kenyan elections in December last year.

Government and opposition show support for volunteering
Following last Monday’s launch of The Morgan Inquiry, a cross party report into young adult volunteering supported by The Scout Association, both Labour and the Tories have pledged their support towards encouraging more volunteering.

Scout becomes Kidderminster's youngest Mayor
Marcus Hart, an Assistant Group Scout Leader with the 15th Kidderminster (Habberley) Scout Group, has been voted in as Kidderminster’s youngest ever Mayor.

Volunteering should be recognised as a proper job-seeking activity
The government should recognise volunteering as a legitimate job-seeking activity, according to a cross party report into young adult volunteering published today.

Could you be the new Chief Scout?
The Chief Scout is the volunteer leader of the Scout Movement in the UK. With half-a-million members Scouting is the largest youth movement for girls and boys in the UK, and is part of the largest global peace movement in the world. Scouting is a multi-cultural, multi-faith and growing organisation with an active programme of adventure and fun.

Scout Leader skis 14000 miles to raise awareness of climate change
A Devonshire Scout Leader has spent the past month enduring one of the world’s most inhospitable climates. Peter Herbert is part of a team crossing Greenland unassisted for the Great British Mobility Group Feet of Green Expedition.

Outdoor Adventure Week - What's your adventure?
Outdoor Adventure Week runs from the 24-31 May and challenges everyone in the UK to get out and get active. It’s a perfect opportunity to help shout about Scouting’s KidsOutdoors campaign.

Assistant Cub Scout Leader runs to raise funds for baby charity
Assistant Cub Scout Leader, Rob Hall-McNair, is to run 850 miles from Lands End to John O’Groats to raise money for the charity ADAPT.

International scheme launched for young adults
Platform 2 is a brand-new programme that gives young British adults the opportunity to live, work and learn about life in developing countries. It is designed for young British people from less advantaged backgrounds, so entry to the programme is free.

Scout wins place on Big Brother producer's new travel show
Last March we reported on how Explorer Scout Dave Brett, from Chingford Mount in London, had made it through to the last two in a competition to star in a new web-based travel series. Well, guess what? Dave won!

Derby teenagers prove they're the toughest
A group of teenagers from Derby have beaten 55 teams from across the UK at one of the country's toughest outdoor events.