Local Development Officer Vacancies

Both Essex and Oxfordshire County Scout Councils are seeking Local Development Officers to recruit volunteers and grow Scouting in their areas. Click here for a further details

Scout Leaders Tough Job Training 36 For WSJ

Four Bedfordshire Scout Leaders have volunteered for a nerve-racking trip of a lifetime. They will be looking after the needs of 36 teenage Scouts during a 12-day World Scout Jamboree taking place in the summer of 2011 on the East coast of Sweden. For the fab four it will be a 24/7 event and the training for it starts now.

"Boom! Boom!" For Top Cub Scout Award Winners

Three Cub Scouts from the 16^th Someries Scout Group in Luton had their Christmas wish come true when Basil Brush took time off from the pantomime ‘Cinderella’ to present them with their Chief Scout Awards. Basil said, “It’s Boom! Boom! for these Cubs who now have this splendifereous award.”

Good Turn Girl Scout Blood Donor Campaign

Good turns for Scouts seem to have gone out of fashion since the days when they helped old ladies across roads. And the annual bob-a-job campaign disappeared in the aftermath of child protection legislation. But an Explorer Scout from Luton has revived this tradition with a new brand of good turn. She has become a blood donor at the age of 17 and she’s out to encourage as many as 15,000 other Scouts to join her.

MP Alistair Burt Loses Seat To Beaver Scout

To the delight of two dozen youngsters, MP Alistair Burt had a star turn at the Gemini Beaver Scouts Christmas part in Biggleswade when he demonstrated his skill at musical chairs. But he finally lost his seat to the winner a lively Beaver Scout called Georgia.

Beaver Leaders Watched Their Flocks By Night

Around 25 Beaver Scout Leaders from Biggleswade District gave their flock of 100 youngsters a carol service to remember in the darkness of Henlow Camp Site.

Explorer Scout Makes Promise Down 500ft Cave

A Barton Explorer Scout made his Scout promise hundreds of feet below the Mendip Hills in Somerset during a subterranean ceremony to invest him into the Movement.

American Scouts Surprise Visit

American Scouts from RAF Alconbury were surprise guests at the Christmas Peace Light service held at All Saints Church in Luton. They made the 100 mile trip from their base to join a congregation of over 50 at this annual event. They said that it was a special treat to be allowed to join in the celebrations.

The county directory has been updated, the current issue 2.4 for 2009 is now available. To make changes to the directory, please ensure that your District Appointment Secretary is kept informed as to any changes in leadership, addresses, telephone numbers or e-mail addresses.

A full listing can be found on the Contact Us page and the updates can also be found as individual district directory listings on the Districts page.

The county calendar is constantly being updated, our Google Calendar and can be accessed from the menu on the left hand side of most of our web site pages and by clicking on the Google Calendar Button (as shown on the left) where it appears.

Sail O.D.1

O.D.1 is a Westerly Oceanlord 41 operated as a Sail Training Vessel for Explorer Scouts. Based in Portsmouth Harbour, her normal cruising ground for weekends is the Solent, with longer trips giving the chance of trips further afield. O.D.1 normally sails with a qualified Skipper and Mate and a crew of 7 Explorer Scouts, plus one Leader.

Visit: http://www.sail-od1.co.uk for further details

13th February

This event is for teams of 4 and is open to all members of the Scout or Guide Movements over the age of 14 years.

There are THREE routes, 50 miles and 50km open to all, and a 30km route for Explorer Scouts only. The event is a test of good orienteering skills as well as physical ability and team-work and unlike other well known hikes, local knowledge will not be of help as the route will not be disclosed until the day of the event. All teams therefore start with exactly the same chance of winning a trophy.

For further information see the Events Page

Fun In Beds

The Winter Chill

26th - 28th February

Its that time of year..... yes its

FUN IN BEDS - THE WINTER CHILL!!!

Location - Jordans Close, Bedfordshire

Cost - £20 which includes camp fees, food & as much fun as you can handle!!!

This is the twice yearly camp of the Pillage Network, come join us for some Fun in Beds where we relax and amuse ourselves for the weekend!

Activities onsite include Archery, Rifles and climbing.

We have Grandmas cooking throughout the weekend and plenty of fun to be had round the campfire.

For further information see the Events Page

The Shennington

24 Hour Race

26th - 27th June

For further information see the Events Page

Welcome to the Network "Homepage Tab" on the Bedfordshire Scouts Web Site.

The Scout Network is the Section for 18 to 25 Year Olds who wish to carry on their personal development through Scouting. There are many different activities and Awards available for Scout Network Members to participate in.

Bedfordshire Scout Network

Karl Collins - County Scout Network Commissioner

E:  bedfordshire.network@ntlworld.com

W: www.bedfordshirescouts.org.uk

   Bedfordshire County Scout Network

Johnnie Walker - Unit Leader

E:  bedford.districtnetworkleader@ntlworld.com

W: www.pillagenetwork.co.uk

   Bedford Scout Network

Karl Collins - Unit Leader

E:  madhattersnetwork@ntlworld.com

   Luton Scout Network

Karl Collins - Unit Leader

E:  bedfordshire.network@ntlworld.com

   Leighton Buzzard Scout Network

The internet is alive with audio and video pod casts of Scouting events. Here's a selection of these from around our County, your Districts and from around the world...

Are you an adult looking for a new challenge or someone who just wants to have a social life with a purpose? Are you already involved in the Scout Movement? In either case, Everyday Adventure is for you. This brand new monthly TV series is about Scouting’s work in our communities and explains everything you’ve wanted to know about Scouting but were afraid to ask!

If you know the organisation from involvement in your youth or have children or grand children involved then this is a real opportunity to see what Scouting is about. It’s a window on a world of adventure.

Episode Four:

Episode 4 of Everyday looks at how Scouting gives young people a chance to develop their leadership skills from the age of 14.  This programme examines the benefits of becoming young leaders. Click on the image below to be taken to The Community Channel web site to watch Everyday Adventure ...

Episode Three:

Episode 3 of Everyday looks at the benefits for adults who volunteer their time for Scouting. Nearly 100,000 adults currently volunteer. Click on the image below to be taken to The Community Channel web site to watch Everyday Adventure ...

Episode Two:

Episode 2 of Everyday Adventure shows how scouting can fit around our busy lifestyles. We find out that it's not only great for young people, but also extremely rewarding for adults.  Find out how to use your skills and help others. Click on the image below to be taken to The Community Channel web site to watch Everyday Adventure ...

Episode One:

Click on the image below to be taken to The Community Channel web site to watch Everyday Adventure ...

Biggleswade Scouts & Leaders Celebrate Their Centenary In Style

Stotfold Scouts

Annual Gun Run

Biggleswade Scouts & Cubs need more Adults

Muslim Scouts Give TV Audience A Taste Of The Future

A Muslim Scout Group, based in Luton, has given the region’s TV audience a taste of the future of Scouting. They appeared on BBC Look East to show how to construct a model of the solar system as part of the new Cub Scout astronomer badge to be launched next month. This is one of 42 new badges introduced by the Scouts to make the movement more relevant to today’s society.

Watch video clips of Scouting Events that have appeared on National & Local Television programmes using the Scout Associations Media Viewer Click Here