Scouts prepares young people with #SkillsForLife
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To celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, Cubs and Scouts from his former Scout Group planted 100 saplings at the Twycross Zoo nature reserve, featured on @BBCTheOneShow.
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Celebrity Chef @AinsleyFoods talks to @BBC_Cumbria and @BBCLancashire about the updated Scouts Chef Activity Badge and the work they are doing with @HelloFreshUK to help young people develop cooking skills and the reduction of food waste.
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9 - 15 March is #WelcomeToYourVote Week. The theme this year is 'Why Voting Matters'.
Use our Ballots and big decisions activity to learn about the UK democracy system with your Group any time during the year: bit.ly/4cAaS3H
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ALT 'Welcome to Your Vote Week' by The Electoral Commission, featuring the dates 9-15 March 2026 and the phrases 'Your vote matters, don't lose it' and 'Why voting matters.' Includes a smiling person and an illustration of a ballot on a pink background.
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Chief Scout @DwayneFields talks about the relaunch of the Scouts Chef Activity Badge supported by @HelloFreshUK on @TimesRadio. He explains to presenters Kate McCann and Stig Abell how the badge teaches young people a variety of important skills. youtu.be/IhblR67r6A0?si=iSfI…
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We relaunched the Scouts Chef Activity Badge supported by @HelloFreshUK on @BBCBreakfast. Famous chef and former Scout @AinsleyFoods talks about how Scouts is teaching young people #SkillsForLife. Scouts Renaie and Jack chat about how they enjoy cooking. youtu.be/dFMo5NGMVno?si=Cry6…
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Chief Scout, @DwayneFields explains why we’re deeply concerned about a proposed Mayoral power to create visitor levies on overnight stays in England.
Without important exemptions, they’d add cost and unnecessary red tape to camps and residentials that are vital for young people.
Tourist taxes should not hit organisations benefiting young people thetimes.com/comment/the-tim…
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If you want to get Scouting noticed in the local media in your part of the world we have just the course for you - sign up here for a free one day session in Birmingham on the 14th March scouts.org.uk/events/2026/co…
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Congratulations to all our amazing volunteers who’ve been recognised for their service to young people in this year's New Year Honours list.
ALT Graphic for New Year Honours 2026 featuring a stylized golden fleur-de-lis symbol centered against a purple background, surrounded by green foliage and hanging medals with ribbons in various colors.
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Congratulations to all our brilliant volunteers honoured in the King's New Year Honours, including Scouts Ambassador, @WarwickADavis, who's been made an OBE for services to drama and charity.
Congratulations also to Chief Guide, Tracy Foster, who's also been appointed an OBE.
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Very proud that Cubs, Scouts and Explorers from 1st Ulverston, Church Riverside Scouts, Leighton Buzzard and 1st Buddhist Light were invited to support HRH The Princess of Wales’ Together at Christmas Carol Service at Westminster Abbey. Thank you for having us @kensingtonroyal.
ALT Interior of Westminster Abbey during a festive celebration with Scouts standing in the aisle, surrounded by lit candles and Christmas trees.
ALT Four Scouts wearing uniforms stand smiling inside Westminster Abbey.
ALT Scouts in uniform sitting on a bench inside of Westminster Abbey, holding candles.
ALT Group of Scouts holding candles inside a church, smiling into the camera.
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Great to see Chief Scout, @DwayneFields and Explorer Scouts on BBC Sunday Morning Live share how Scouts has given them self confidence, teamwork and leadership skills. Dwayne also championed our campaign for 35 hours of paid volunteering leave a year for employees across the UK.
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Great to see St. Anne’s Scouts in Luton supporting communities in Jamaica affected by the recent hurricane by donating tents and equipment. Well done team! lutontoday.co.uk/community/s…
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29 Oct 2025
Do you want to learn how to write a press releases, pitch a story or build a rolling communications plan. If you do, then this event is for you - book now - places still available scouts.org.uk/events/2025/no…
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Over 100 Scouts were one of only two scheduled UK contacts with the International Space Station. They took part in a Q&A session with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim.
Thanks to @theRSGB and @spacegovuk for the opportunity!
The spotlight really was on #amateurradio today with the @Ariss_intl contact between the 1st Radford Semele, 1st Sydenham, 1st/6th Leamington Scouts, the Trident Explorer Unit and the @Space_station
Congratulations to all @scouts and leaders involved! #dreambig #reachforthestars 🛰️ ⭐ 🌏
Look out for coverage of the event from BBC Midlands Today
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The spotlight really was on #amateurradio today with the @Ariss_intl contact between the 1st Radford Semele, 1st Sydenham, 1st/6th Leamington Scouts, the Trident Explorer Unit and the @Space_station
Congratulations to all @scouts and leaders involved! #dreambig #reachforthestars 🛰️ ⭐ 🌏
Look out for coverage of the event from BBC Midlands Today
#hamr #STEM @m0xtd
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Our amazing Scouts youth advocates and volunteers have been at all three major party conferences meeting decision makers, sharing their stories, and championing our call for Volunteer Leave so everyone has time to make a difference.
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Scouts retweeted
7 Oct 2025
If your Cubs have completed the “Fire Safety” badge in the last year & one of your young people has used the information & skills they learnt to do something amazing to help others then we want to know about it. Contact simon.carter@scouts.org.uk with your story - Please RT
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Such a special day with HRH The Princess of Wales @KensingtonRoyal as she welcomed our Squirrels and Chief Scout, @DwayneFields to spend time in nature as part of the State Visit. Thank you to all who supported this, especially our Joint President, young people and volunteers.
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A huge thank you to HRH The Princess of Wales @KensingtonRoyal for hosting our Squirrel Scouts and Chief Scout @DwayneFields. An amazing chance to show the difference Scouts makes to young people. Find out more: bit.ly/3Igitrp
18 Sep 2025
Celebrating nature with @FLOTUS, Dwayne Fields and @scouts 🌿
Today's activities show how time spent appreciating the natural world can inspire young people, as well as nurturing the values of friendship and cooperation.
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Being outdoors helps young people build #SkillsForLife. Scouts, as a member of the Access Unlimited coalition, is calling on government to guarantee access to nature for all children.
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Dear @Keir_Starmer: Act now to unlock access to nature for every young person.
The benefits are proven — confidence, resilience, wellbeing. But access is privileged. We urge Government to guarantee outdoor learning residentials for all.
Our letter: bit.ly/48gWH16
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