Essex Scouts News

Looking for something new and different to try with your Scouts or Explorers?  Why not try Geocaching at one of the counties Country Parks?

The ESWAT team are running a canoe / kayak training day on Saturday 12th June to equip all adults with skills to feel confident to run canoeing / kayaking activities on Class "C" waters for Scouts and Explorers.

Have your say about your leadership experiences by taking part in a short questionnaire that will be used for the benefit of Scouting within Essex.

Do you know any members that might want to part of a theatre event in Colchester telling people what they think about bullying?

Scouts from Essex will be pedalling down to the Redbridge Cycle Centre on Sunday 7th March to take part in a day of cycling events on and off road.

On Monday 29th March, Come and share an evening looking at local communications in your Group or District and also pick up some top tips on how to promote your Group to the wider community.

Share how you are raising money for Sport Relief to make a huge difference to people leading incredibly tough lives across the UK and in the world’s poorest countries and also win £100 of sports equipment.

Ever wondered what it takes to put on a gangshow...? View the video from the Southend Gangshow team...

As the county off road cycling race draws nearer there's still time to book your place for a day of cycling fun at Redbridge Cycle Circuit.

March will see plenty of fitness in the programmes of Essex as all the sections continue to complete The Essex Challenge, the series of challenges all through the year.

The Scout Association Activities Team are seeking inputs to a consultation launched to consider introducing Activity Permits to those who lead Mountain Biking and off road cycling.

Has your Scout Troop booked into this years county incident hike for the Scout Section. Grab hold of the application and book your place today!

Scouting for many is about the fun you have with other adults and what better way to get together, than to pitch up at the adult only camp especially for Essex volunteers.

The Essex Boys and Girls Clubs are holding an Adventure Weekend open to Scout members aged 11 to 19 year olds at their Stubbers Adventure Centre, Corbets Tey, Upminster. 25th -27th June 2010.

Explorers! Leaders! Lend us your feet!  For the Essex Explorer Scout Challenge is back!

1st Marks Tey Scout Troop spent a morning working with The Greyhound Trust, walking over 40 dogs at Clarks Farm in Little Totham, Maldon.

Beavers from 1st Sandon Beaver Colony have been busy preparing for a performance of hand bells to complete their faith badge and this month's Essex Challenge.

Here's a quick video demonstrating some top tips for generating local media coverage prepared by the County Media Team, including how to promote the everyday adventure of Scouting.

Essex Wildlife Trust invite groups along to enjoy a range of year-round wildlife activities at evenings and weekends

You may have noticed some changes over the last few months to the visual identity of Scouting. While this is not a 'new brand' and there is no new logo, some aspects have been updated to increase recognition and consistency across our communications.