Author: Stephen Plume

Sunday 29th September 2019 proved to be wonderful weather for ducks!  The 6th Eastcote Executive Committee decided that our major fundraiser for the year would be a Duck Race on the River Pinn in Ruislip.  All sections of the Group, Monday Beavers, Tuesday Beavers, Cubs and Scouts were tasked with the selling of the ducks … Continue reading “The Great 6th Eastcote Duck Race!”

Adult volunteers are at the heart of Scouting, and we hope that you will get every bit as much out of it as you put in. Scouting is not only about young people, but also about the development of adults within the Movement. To support adults in Scouting, the Association provides a comprehensive programme of … Continue reading “Training for adults”

Put your skills to use, learn new ones, and contribute to an amazing life-experience for you and your local community. Volunteering is easier than you think. With full support and training, you can volunteer on a flexible basis. Give young people the skills they need to succeed in life and discover how being a part … Continue reading “Do more. Share more. Be more.”

Our District, Ruislip Eastcote Northwood (REN) like many other areas in the country has a shortage of Volunteers and as a result some of our Groups are full and unable to take in any more Beavers, Cubs or Scouts. We are trying to be pro-active and you will see Vacancy Boards in most of the … Continue reading “Did you see the BBC Report on the shortage of Volunteers in Scouts?”

1st Eastcote and 5th Eastcote had a special visitor to their camp at Gilwell Park.  Chief Scout, Bear Grylls dropped in and was happy to sign autographs including a Scout Necker! (click the title to open the article to view the photos)

Congratulations to Harold Talbot of 2nd Northwood on receiving The Chief Scout’s Award for completion of 50 Years’ Service to Scouting. Some pictures from the presentation evening below… (click the title to open the article to view the photos)