Squirrels. The newest branch of the Scouts family tree has landed in Blackpool – where 4-6 year olds can join in too. This is an age when minds are fizzing, when energy and curiosity levels are sky high, when little…
4 young people from Blackpool chosen to dream wild at the largest Scout Jamboree in 2023
Lejla (16), Jamie (14), Aniela (15) and Jake (15) from across Blackpool are four of over 3,000 young people that have been selected from the UK to join 40,000 young people taking part in the World Scout Jamboree. The Jamboree…
Donations for Ukraine
The community coming together to respond and help with the crisis in Ukraine. As one of the largest communities in Blackpool, the Scouts, both leaders and the young people felt it was important to do something to help those who…
The shining lights that make Scouts possible
Recognising the achievements and thanking our volunteers for all that they do. It’s so important that we thank and recognise our fellow Scouts for their incredible service. These are the shining lights who make Scouts possible. Most of us in…
Shaping the future of Scouts
Young people and volunteers got their thinking caps on at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. On Saturday 5th March, young people and volunteers from across West Lancashire County got together to speak up and get their voices heard to help shape the…
Young people leading recruitment
44th Blackpool Cubs are leading the way by bringing friends along to try out Scouting. Over at 44th Blackpool Cubs, based at St John Vianney Parish Centre, they have been leading the way with recruitment by inviting their school friends…
Good Service & Meritorious Conduct Awards, November 2021
It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that the Chief Scout has made the following Good Service Awards to adult members of our County in November 2021. West Lancashire is incredibly lucky to have so many excellent volunteers and…
Goodbye 2021 & Hello 2022!
As we prepare to say farewell to 2021, we wanted to thank each of you for your time, commitment, support, flexibility, and the ability to miraculously make things happen throughout the year for all members within our District. What a…
Steve Williamson Gone Home
Steve Williamson, Gone Home News | 19 December 2021 It is with deep and utter sadness that we are writing to inform you that, following a short spell in hospital, Steve Williamson, our Local Training Manager, has passed away. Steve…