Every year on 23 April – in honour of St George, the patron saint of Scouts – Scouts across the UK hold some form of celebration. Traditionally, St George’s Day celebrations have consisted of parades and faith services and, for…
Project Malawi 2025
Do you want to make a difference? How about building, refurbishing or creating crucial infrastructure for orphans in Africa? In the summer of 2025 a team of 30 Explorer and Network Scouts from West Lancs Scouts will be travelling to…
New Volunteering Opportunities
Are you looking to enhance your CV, gain more experience and offer your skills to Blackpool Scouts? We’re on the hunt for a number of people to join our Volunteering Development Team.
Vote for us in the Coastal Radio Awards!
Please Vote for Blackpool Scouts to win the Coastal Radio Non Profit Award! The Coastal Local Business Awards 2024 are coming to Blackpool this April. The Local Business Awards (LBAs) are a chance to reflect on the hard work from businesses…
Scout volunteer awarded British Empire Medal
A Blackpool Scout volunteer has been recognised for her contributions to the organisation and local community, with a British Empire Medal (BEM) as part of the Kings New Year’s honours list. Eileen Hagan, 82, who’s been involved in Scouting for…
Playing our part this Christmas
Scouts are at the heart of our community and especially at this time of year. The time for giving, where we think and act of making sure those less fortunate than us have a safe festive period. Young people and…
Member Communication – December 2023
Read the latest update for our District members
It’s been a great year across the District. Here’s a few thoughts on the last 12 months as we approach the festive season. This time of year is a great chance to spend quality time with family and friends and…
Adventurer Jordan Wylie MBE inspires the next generation
Inspiring the next generation! Jordan Wylie MBE, Army Cadets UK Ambassador and supporter of Blackpool Scouts headed back to where it all started to inspire the next generation of adventurers. Born and raised in Blackpool, award winning adventurer, international bestselling…
York 2024, Cub Scouts book your place now
A chance for Cub Scouts to experience a night away with a difference – in York! The trip will be running for 1 night over the bank holiday weekend at the start of May 2024. We are planning a jam-packed…