News

Supporting Young People with additional needs- Makaton Training
As part of our ongoing commitment to making Scouting inclusive and accessible to all we are running a Makaton Training…
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All Volunteers District Meeting Change
As you may have seen from the District Calendar we were due to have our All Volunteers meeting this week….
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BEASTLY 2022 is almost here
We are super excited to announce that our Skills & Activity Day has found it’s name; BEASTLY. Supported by BEAST…
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Scout Pride 2022
If you’re interested in attending a Pride event with Scouts this year, there are a number of events that Scouts…
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Welcoming our new UK Youth Commissioner, Ayesha Karim
Ayesha Karim will be joining us as our new UK Youth Commissioner in September
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Scouts bounce back with biggest growth for 80 years
We continue to bounce back and recover from the pandemic, as reflected in today’s membership figures.
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Our Constitution
Following an electronic vote of the district scout council, we are pleased to announce that the new constitution has been…
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Introducing our DDC – Growth & Development
We are delighted to report that the district senior leadership team is expanding once again and will now have a…
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Welcome to our newest group
We’re delighted to announce the opening of a new Scout group in Basingstoke East which will be called 7th Basingstoke. …
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Basingstoke Gang Show is back
Basingstoke Gang Show is back and your young people could be centre stage
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Scout Shop News
See the latest news from Basingstoke Scout Shop including Easter opening times.
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Updating you on Gilwell Park events in 2022
An update about Scout Adventures events at Gilwell Park for 2022
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Public Spaces Car Park Access
A reminder that Crabtree (The Bolton Arch car park – A30) and Lime Pits (Redbridge Lane) have now changed to…
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A new digital tool for recruiting volunteers
Read more about the collaboration between Scouts Cymru and Girlguiding, and how you can get involved and shape the future…
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District Constitution – Your Vote
During our last AGM a new constitution was proposed. Some updates to that constitution were taken away from the AGM…
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GoCardless Fees
Many of you who are using GoCardless may have received an email regarding a change in their pricing structure. The…
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Introducing our DDC People
I am delighted to report that we have appointed a third Deputy District Commissioner onto the district senior leadership team….
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Flip Out- Special Offer
A message and special offer for us from Flip Out, Basingstoke.
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Disneyland Paris – Phase 2 Registrations
We’ve had an amazing response to our Disneyland Paris trip with over 100 people attending already! Initial registration for the…
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Summer Social Event
We are pleased to release further information on our Summer Social event taking place directly after the Skills & Activities…
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Skills & Activity Day
We’re pleased to now be able to announce more information about this years District Skills Day taking place on Saturday…
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Encourage potential new volunteers to give Scouts a try with the help of our #GoodForTwo resources.
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Updates to POR
A number of updates have recently been made to P.O.R. Key changes to POR in January 2022 include: Removal of…
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Introducing our DDYC
We are excited to introduce Jack Dilly as our newly appointed Deputy District Youth Commissioner. Jack will be joining Harrison…
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Responding to the crisis in Ukraine
As Scouts we’re committed to peace, international friendship, and respect for all.
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Discounts and treats to say ‘Thank you!’
To say thank you to our amazing volunteers on Founder’s Day, we’ve organised some treats from our friends.
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Fancy a weekend in the hills?
Have you ever considered working towards your hill walking permit? Members of B.E.A.S.T are off on a introductory training session…
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Summer Camp ’22 Registration Open
Registration is now open for our exciting Summer Camp ’22
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Festival of Transport 2022
Following the amazing success of attending Basingstoke Festival of Transport last year we have been asked to attend the event…
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St Georges Day 2022
We’ve been busy planning an amazing new way to celebrate St Georges Day in a really fun and youth focused…
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Hampshire Training Dates Released
Are you working towards your Wood Beads? Were you aware that you must complete the training within three years of…
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Disneyland Paris – Deadline Extended
We’ve had an amazing response for the Disney adventure with 86 young people signed up to join us for the…
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All Members District Meeting
Did you miss our all members meeting on Monday 24th January – Don’t worry we’ve got you covered. The recording…
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Explorer Scouts Update
As announced during our all members meeting on Monday 24th January, we are reinvigorating the Explorer Scout offering in Basingstoke…
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Readiness Level Update
We’re pleased to let you know that the UK government has confirmed youth sector provision in England will move back…
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Census
It’s that time of year again where Census is upon us. The official Census date is the 31st January, so…
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Adult Awards Celebrations
On the 15th January, we saw adults from across the district come together for the first of our annual awards…
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Readiness Level Update
We have today moved back to YELLOW readiness level in England This means: All activities can take place for members…
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Your November Round Up
This month we are trialing a new format for your monthly round up. You can view the round up below….
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Young Musician Competition
Do you have a young musician in your group? The Rotary Club are running their Young Musician Competition. There are…
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COVID-19 – Latest Government Advice
The governement has made some changes to the regulations and advice around COVID-19. As you may have seen these include…
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Want to be part of something new?
As you may know, back in October we launched our applications for members to join our adventurous activities unit, B.E.A.S.T….
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Introducing our ADC Cub Scouts
We are excited to introduce Craig Harris as our newly appointed Assistant District Commissioner, Section Support for Cub Scouts (ADC…
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Calling all Hampshire Scouts, time to Speak Up!
Hampshire Scouts Speak Up is for young people from across the county, aged between 13 and 18 years, to have a laugh with tech, discover how to shout about what you do at Scouts and make new friends too. You’ll grow in confidence and it’s super useful too.
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Summer Camp 2022
In our bid to make more opportunities for nights away and to enhance our programmes across the district we are…
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Scouts & Explorers Survival Camp
Over the weekend of the 16th to 17th October, we took just under 100 Scouts/Explorers to Pinsent Campsite in Winchester…
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Rotary Shoebox Appeal
If you’d like to get inolved in this years Rotary Shoebox Appeal please see the Shoebox Leaflet 21 Rotary is…
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All Adult Members District Meetings
With the recent success of our District team meetings, feedback has told us that some really relevant information is shared…
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How we can support young people (and adults) with ADHD
October is ADHD awareness month we sat down with Dr Jo Jones to help us better understand ADHD.
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Beavers return to Paultons Park
This month we saw Beavers from across the District return to our much loved annual trip to Paultons park. Over…
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Disneyland Paris – Open for registration
With the super exciting announcement of our international trip to Disneyland Paris, we are pleased to let you know that…
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Interested in training for an adventurous activity?
Earlier this year we launched BEAST active support unit to provide more adventurous activities across the district. We are now…
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Congratulations, Jack Dilley
We like to congratulate Jack Dilley on. gaining his Queen Scouts Award (the highest award available to Explorers) – an…
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Introducing our ADC Inclusion
We are really excited to welcome Georgina into our new role of Assistant District Commissioner for Inclusion. Georgina brings a…
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Introducing our ADC Young Leaders
Welcome to Annmarie Smith-Browne as our newly appointed Assistant District Commissioner for Young Leaders. Previously we had a Young Leader…
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Save the date!
We’ve got a really important date for you to get in your diaries. Not just one event but we are…
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District AGM
You are invited to our upcoming District AGM. Please see this link for more information.
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Want to be part of the onboarding experience?
Have you ever wanted to be one of those first faces people see as part of their Scouting journey? Ever…
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Beavers Paultons Park
You may have seen the exciting news that the annual Beavers Paultons Park has returned for 2021. Basingstoke East Beavers…
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Welcome Squirrels
After a two-year pilot project and extensive consultation we’re absolutely delighted to introduce you to Squirrels, our new programme for four and…
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OSM Training
Love the idea of cutting down your admin time? Not sure where to start with OSM? Want to use more…
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England moves to Green today
We’re pleased to let you know that the UK government has confirmed youth sector provision in England has moved…
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Introducing our District Youth Commissioner
Welcome to Harrison Gorst as DYC for Basingstoke East
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Memorial Service – Beryl Mullender
Update from the family Dear Friends, Colleagues & Relatives of Beryl, Just a short note to confirm that the memorial…
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Outdoor Location Booking
Easing of requirement to book local outdoor spaces.
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Survival Skills Weekend (Scouts)
We’re organising a weekend of back-to-basic survival skills from 16th to 17th October at Pinsent Campsite in Winchester, this will be an opportunity for Scouts to complete their Survival Skills Activity Badge.
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Army Mechanics Activity Badge Day (Scouts)
This’ll be a chance for Scouts to complete their Mechanics Activity Badge on-site at Lille Barracks, Aldershot
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Disneyland Paris 2023 – Pre-launch Information now available
We’re really excited to release the pre-launch information for leaders across the district.
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Festival of Transport
Sunday 22nd August saw the return of Basingstoke Festival of Transport where we attended with our climbing wall and soft…
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Module 10A&B Full course
Hampshire training team have spaces on their upcoming training courses for those wishing to complete modules 10A & 10B. Sat…
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Hampshire Scouts Memorial Service
You are invited to attend a memorial service to remember those Scouters in Hampshire who have ‘Gone Home’ in the last 2 years.
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Think big. Dream wild. Act together
We have an amazing opportunity for you. Hampshire Scouts have been awarded 144 places for Scouts and Explorers at the…
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Welcome to Bramley Scout Group
Following our article back in May this year, we are pleased to welcome Bramley Scout Group to Basingstoke East. Bramley…
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Adult Social Event Update
We hope that you are all well and looking forward to a well earned summer break. We have been monitoring…
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COVID-19 Risk assessments update
Following the recent updates to restrictions in England, many of the legal restrictions unique to the youth sector are no…
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Additional restrictions easing in England from 19 July
LATEST UPDATE FROM HQ: Following the Government announcement on Monday, we’re pleased to update that from 19 July there will…
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Adult Social Event – Tickets now available
We are pleased to announce that tickets are now available for the adult social event on Saturday 24th July. This…
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We’re going to Disney!
We are really excited to let you know that we are are planning a District trip to Disneyland Paris.
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Launch of BEAST ASU
We are really excited to announce the launch of BEAST Active Support Unit. This district active support unit has been…
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Scouts launch first-ever financial education badge for Beavers and Cubs
We’re excited to announce the release of our brand new Money Skills Activity Badge for Beavers and Cubs – our first new badge in more than three years.
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Changes to nights away guidance from Monday 21 June
Following the Government announcement on Monday, we’re pleased to update that from 21 June there will be some changes to…
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Save the date!
Save the date! Saturday 24th July 2021 We are organising a special event for our adult volunteers. More details will…
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#PaddleTheAmazon
UK Scouts are going to paddle the length of the Amazon River, a total of 4,000 miles #PaddleTheAmazon
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Two Scouts aged 16-19 wanted for life changing expedition to Antarctica
The search is on for two Scouts aged 16-19 to travel to Antarctica on a life shaping expedition in February 2022.
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First Aid Practical Training & Module Validation
As we return back to face to face, we are aware of the need to run the Practical First Aid…
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Beryl Mullender – Memorial Service
Following our sad announcement at the loss of Beryl Mullender, further details of the memorial service have now been released on…
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District Update
Silchester District Closure Following a period of consultation between Hampshire Scouts, Basingstoke East, Basingstoke West and Silchester a decision has…
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Readiness Level Update
Following the recent government announcement we can confirm that we will be moving to YELLOW on Monday 17th May. The…
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Mental health can sometimes feel like a complex and intimidating subject. However, anyone can experience a mental ill health, so being able to talk about it’s important to us all.
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Celebrating our Young Peoples awards
As part of our virtual St Georges Day event for 2021. We are really proud to recognise some of the…
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The Story of St George
It was great to see so many people at our virtual St Georges day even this morning, we had over…
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