Association News
7/7 survivor completes 250 walk with Scouting support
Gill Hicks, 38, who lost both her legs in the 7/7 London bombings, has completed her 250 mile trek aimed at uniting different communities.(18 August 2008)
Scout shows Olympian effort
A Norfolk teenager has credited his time in Scouting for igniting his passion for archery that has propelled him to the Beijing Olympics.(11 August 2008)
Scouts in coach accident in Canada
The party arrived back in the UK on Monday morning and have been reunited with their families. Scouting will continue to offer on going support to all involved in the incident.(8 August 2008)
Scouts help inspire peace in Kenya
President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya has revealed how Scouting helped inspire peace in Kenya after the violence that gripped the country in January this year.(5 August 2008)
Full list of Scout Birthday Honours winners
Here is the full list of Scouts Birthday Honours winners.(1 August 2008)
Scout's honour for The Stig and Jamie Oliver
Top Gear’s The Stig joins Jamie Oliver, Alexa Chung, Ewan McGregor, Ray Mears and several other celebrities in being awarded a Scout badge as part of Scouting’s 101st birthday celebrations.(1 August 2008)
Scouts have Jamboree fun across the UK
This week sees thousands of Scouts from across the globe taking part in international camps in Essex, Lincolnshire and Kent.(31 July 2008)
Nottingham Scouts help inner city families get active
As part of the KidsOutdoors campaign, Saturday saw Nottinghamshire Scouts transform Nottingham’s Old Market Square into an outdoors activity centre.(29 July 2008)
Scouts take over Nottingham City Centre for KidsOutdoors
As part of the KidsOutdoors campaign, today sees Nottinghamshire Scouts transform Nottingham’s Old Market Square into an outdoors activity centre for a one day extravaganza.(26 July 2008)
Councils failing to communicate with young people
Local Authorities are ignoring the needs of young people. Only 15% provide online information about summer holiday activities specifically designed to appeal to young people, according to research released by The Scout Association.(25 July 2008)
CampDowne 2008
Thursday night saw nearly 2000 participants from over 20 countries welcomed by Deputy Chief Scout Peter Nicol to Downe Scout Activity Centre in Kent for CampDowne 2008, a UK International Scout and Guide Camp.(25 July 2008)
David Bellamy visits Scout Group
It’s not everyday you come face to face with a living legend, but Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from the 1st Burnham-On-Sea Scout Group did just that, when none other than David Bellamy dropped in.(22 July 2008)
UK Scout elected to World Scout Committee
John May has become the first UK Scout elected to the World Scout Committee for over ten years.(16 July 2008)
Scouts take on the challenge of Gilwell 24
Nine o’clock Saturday morning saw over 2500 Explorer Scouts at Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre begin Gilwell 24; 24 hours of non-stop adventurous activity.(14 July 2008)
Scouting fun in the sun
At the start of the month the 11th Folkestone Scout Group took advantage of the hottest day of the year by holding their annual awards presentations and AGM on Sunny Sands.(9 July 2008)
Do you know Britain's kindest kid?
Former Scout Natasha Kaplinsky has launched a search to find Britain’s Kindest Kids.(8 July 2008)
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.(2 July 2008)
Let's make 2011 the European Year of Volunteering
Support Scouting in the campaign to make 2011 the European Year of Volunteering.(30 June 2008)
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.(24 June 2008)
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.(23 June 2008)
Bring a Friend
We are asking you to encourage your son or daughter to bring along a friend or family member (of the correct age) to a regular meeting and enjoy the adventure of scouting.
A star will be awarded to each beaver, cub or scout that your son or daughter brings. On Wednesday 17th December 2008, the one with the most stars will win a Scout Torch which he can use at the next camp.
Location
The Scout Hut is located on Beach Road (an extension of the Cable Road), down by the railway station. Access is available by car or on foot.
- Address
- Beach Road
Whitehead
Carrickfergus
Co Antrim
BT38 9QS
