Chief Scout Bear Grylls OBE leads the mourning for our Patron. As a family of Scouts, we are united in sorrow for the loss of our Patron, HM The Queen. She leaves a bright legacy of hope and promise for…
Dave from 5th BR Scouts (Holcombe) wins local hero award from Greatest Hits Radio
Andy Crane from Greatest Hits Radio visited our very own Dave from 5th Bury and Ramsbottom (Holcombe) who has selflessly volunteered in scouting for over 45 years! Congratulations Dave! Follow in Dave’s footsteps and become a volunteer in scouting! Volunteering’s…
Back to “Normal Scouting”
We understand there are still unknowns as the pandemic advice changes and evolves. We want to provide you with all the information we have, about how your local Group may be approaching their Scouts activities. Most Groups have continued online…
Volunteer in a way that’s good for you.
We’re looking for people to make an impact behind the scenes. Tell us what you’re interested in, and we’ll help you find something that matches your skills (and the time you have available). We’d love to give you the chance…
Avoid Meeting Indoors as cases rise
Good Evening Following the governmental guidance this afternoon for the Bury area (see below guidance). Please could you avoid meeting indoors with all scouting as much as possible for the moment until we get new guidance. Your risk assessments are…
Volunteering. It’s #GoodForYou.
Volunteering. It’s #GoodForYou. Scouts are today launching #GoodForYou, a campaign designed to recruit over 5,000 volunteers. These volunteers are needed to help young people to reconnect with their peers, supporting their wellbeing and building their skills for life after a…
Readiness level: AMBER (from 12th April 2021)
Readiness level: AMBER (from 12th April 2021) This means: Section meetings can take place outdoors and indoors. No residential activities. Maximum group size: Activities involving young people: no limit on group size but remain as only one section meeting independently of…
Return to face to face scouting – An update from the Scouts
England moves to Amber readiness level from 29 March. Following an announcement from the National Youth Agency (NYA), we’re pleased to say that face-to-face meetings in England can restart from Monday 29 March. From 29 March, we’ll move to…
Coronavirus Update
Following the governments announcement last night, to place Greater Manchester into lock-down from midnight 30/07/2020, due to the increase of corona virus infections in the conurbation, it is with regret that I am advising you that I am placing the…
Bury & Ramsbottom District Post-COVID Guidance
As I hope you know by now, before we start back into face to face scouting, each section needs to submit a risk assessment for all their activities and the locations. This needs to be agreed with the GSL and…
