DofE Bronze Expedition

Phoenix ESU, Thornbury, are running a Bronze DofE expedition. This expedition is open to all Explorers in the district so if you would like to join the expedition group or your unit would like to run an expedition group at…

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MiDAS Induction Theory Session

This session is for those who have not previously completed MiDAS Driver training or have held a MiDAS Minibus Driver Certificate which has expired some time ago and need to complete the induction training to obtain a MiDAS Minibus Driver…

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Young Leader Module B

Please let us know at least 2 days prior to date of the module you wish to attend by email to [email protected] – even if you have booked early please confirm attendance between 7 and 2 days before to ensure…

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Young Leader Module F

Please let us know 2 days prior to date of module you wish to attend by email to [email protected] VENUE: 1st Woodend Scout HQ, Talbots End, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire GL12 8AJ Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/ywfiGrT3dsXvQiuq8

Young Leader Module E

Please let us know 2 days prior to date of module you wish to attend by email to [email protected] VENUE: 1st Woodend Scout HQ, Talbots End, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire GL12 8AJ Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/ywfiGrT3dsXvQiuq8

Young Leader Module D

Please let us know 2 days prior to date of module you wish to attend by email to [email protected] VENUE: 1st Woodend Scout HQ, Talbots End, Cromhall, South Gloucestershire GL12 8AJ Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/ywfiGrT3dsXvQiuq8

Young Leader Module A

This module must be completed, within the first 3 months of their volunteering, by any young person volunteering at a Scout Group whether as a Young Leader, DofE volunteer or any other reason for volunteering.  Please let us know 2…

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MiDAS Induction Theory Session

This session is for those who have not previously completed MiDAS Driver training or have held a MiDAS Minibus Driver Certificate which has expired some time ago and need to complete the induction training to obtain a MiDAS Minibus Driver…

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1st Yate Beavers help to build new Bug Hotel

After a Bug hotel that was built in Brimsham Park in 2017 was burnt down 1st Yate Beavers joined forces with local councilor Chris Wilmore and residents from Autumn brook to build a new Bug hotel near Bluebell Close. Residents…

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New County Lead Volunteer

I am delighted to announce that Clive Sandrey has been appointed as the next County Commissioner/ Lead Volunteer for Avon. I am sure you will join me in congratulating him in taking on this  role. With such a large transformation…

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SODBURY CHALLENGE 2023

Saturday 14th October

The Sodbury Challenge is an overnight navigation exercise held in the South Gloucestershire area (Wickwar/Rangeworthy/Sodbury). The event is open to all Scouts, Explorers, Guides, Network and Leaders. The Challenge consists of a 5 and an 8 hour exercise. The 5…

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