Chris Hardy, our District Chair, will be running the London Marathon in April 2025 for the Scout Association. This is where we need you and your Groups/Units help please! Chris needs to raise £2500 as his target for fundraising, and to…
Book now – St. George’s Day Fundraiser Ball
Join us for an unforgettable evening at our annual St George’s Day Fundraiser Ball on Friday 2nd May 2025! Indulge in a three-course meal provided by the acclaimed Campbell & Rowley, dance the night away to a live band and…
Adventurer Dwayne Fields becomes new UK Chief Scout
We’re excited to announce that Dwayne Fields, adventurer and TV presenter, is the UK’s new Chief Scout Dwayne’s been appointed as our 11th Chief Scout to lead our half a million young people and adult volunteers for his values, commitment to…
Scouts get pedalling at the UK Scout Car Races!
On your marks, get set, race! Scouts from across the Country headed to Blackpool & Fylde College on Saturday 6th July for a day of racing for young people and adults invovled in Scouting. The national Scout Car Races were…
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…
Uniform and Badge Placement
Our uniform gives everyone in Scouts a sense of belonging. Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out and helps everyone feel part of the group. Our uniform consists of a sweatshirt…
Cubs master their pioneering skills
Knots, lashings and sticks. Yep that’s right, it’s a pioneering badge night! 153 Cubs from all across Blackpool got building down at Unity Academy on 21st and 24th November to earn their Pioneer Activity Badge. The aim of the badge…
Beavers get ready, steady, recycle!
Remember remember the 5th November, glue, scissors and yoghurt pot (that’s the rhyme? Right?). We were delighted to see our Beavers head down to Unity Academy to take part in the Evening Gazette competition. The theme this year was Bonfire…
Meet our new District Commissioner
Following an open search process, I am delighted to inform you that Matt Hornby has accepted my offer to become the next District Commissioner for Blackpool District Scouts. Matt will be well-known to many of you. He is currently Deputy…
