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Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · 20d

October is ADHD Awareness Month. At Scouts, we’re proud to make space for everyone. In our latest blog, Niamh (Squirrels volunteer) and Maiya (Explorer) open up about living with ADHD and why Scouts is somewhere they can be themselves. www.scouts.org.uk/news/2025/oc...

Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Oct 1

Go forward Bravely and Apply today!
www.merseysidescouts.com/apply-bravely/

Applications for our Jamboree selection event close on 5 October.

Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Sep 28

🎉 Celebrating Success!
This week, we honoured over 20 incredible volunteers with Good Service Awards, presented on behalf of our Chief Scout Dwayne Fields. 🌟
We shape brighter futures for 7,000 young people across our County. 🙌
📸 See the highlights: www.merseysidescouts.com/snapshots-of...
#Scouts

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Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Sep 24

Go forward Bravely and Apply today!
www.merseysidescouts.com/apply-bravely/

Applications for our Jamboree selection event close on 5 October.

Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Sep 20

We've been visiting the Mersey MOOT today with the Lord-Lieutenant, High Sheriff, and some of our Mayors from across Merseyside; our Young People are having an amazing time, regardless of rain! Enjoy tonight's activities and the forecast tomorrow looks amazing! #SkillsForLife

Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Sep 15

Go forward Bravely and Apply today!
www.merseysidescouts.com/apply-bravely/

Applications for our Jamboree selection event close on 5 October.

Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Sep 8

Due to phenomenal demand we're launching an extra Jamboree Roadshow in St Helens! Book on today via the link below!

www.merseysidescouts.com/roadshow/

Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Sep 8

Only 7 days until our very first Jamboree Roadshow!
Book on today, if you're interested in attending the 2027 World Scout Jamboree!
merseysidescouts.com/roadshow

Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Aug 31

After the adventure of a lifetime?
Born between 30/07/2009 and 30/07/2013?
Then we've got the roadshow for you!
merseysidescouts.com/roadshow

Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Aug 9

We're Celebrating.
You're Invited.
We're proud to introduce our new format Annual Celebration of Success event, feat. our AGM. Join our Board of Trustees and Leadership Team to review the last 12 months, and celebrate everything we've achieved together.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/annual-cel...

Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Aug 9

Following the tragic events in Southport, the 58th Southport Scout Group, led by Beaver Leader Laura Healy, raised £5,173 with their Southport Swan Badge. Thanks to Martin Adamson, George Wright, and everyone who supported this cause. Your generosity makes a difference!

Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Jul 29

🚨 Stop the Press!
We’ve got some exciting news… let us introduce our incredible new Unit Leadership Team for the next World Scout Jamboree in Poland in 2027! 👋
Stay tuned for more information about our Youth Contingent Selection coming soon. 🏕️

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Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Jul 13

After 10 years, last weekend saw the return of our Backwoods Cooking Competition!

1st Place went to 62nd Southport, with 11th Sefton East coming in 2nd place!

Thank you to Kelvin Britton for his help with logistics, David Jones for judging, Ray McLelland from MFAST.

Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Jul 5

🏁 That's all folks! 🏁

Closing remarks from our new regional lead volunteer Heather Lomas

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Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Jul 5

Another round-robin of workshops to round off the afternoon at Ignite Merseyside

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Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Jul 5

⛺🔥 Fireside Chat 🔥⛺

A brilliant line-up of guest speakers from across the region sparking conversation at Ignite Merseyside, exploring the future of young people in our area.

🧒 Rita Waters, NYAS
🦁 Megan Hine, Survivalist
⚜️ Matthew Jones, Scouts
🏫 Adrian Whiteley, Mosslands
⛑️ Simon Galley, SJA

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Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Jul 5

⛺🔥 Fireside Chat 🔥⛺

A brilliant line-up of guest speakers from across the region sparking conversation at Ignite Merseyside, exploring the future of young people in our area.

🧒 Rita Waters, NYAS
🦁 Megan Hine, Survivalist
⚜️ Matthew Jones, Scouts
🏫 Adrian Whiteley, Mosslands
⛑️ Simon Galley, SJA

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Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Jul 5

📢 Keynote!

No post-lunch-slump here, as we're incredibly lucky to be joined by one of our Scout Ambassadors, recovering survivalist Megan Hine who is giving our second keynote, on visionary leadership.

Megan Hine delivering her keynote speech

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Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Jul 5

📢 Keynote!

Our first keynote speaker at Ignite Merseyside has begun. The amazing Rita Waters is group chief executive of NYAS, supporting and empowering children, young people and adults across England and Wales.

Rita waters speaking to an audience of scout volunteers

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Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Jul 5

🗣️Time to break out at Ignite Merseyside!

Some of our fantastic external and internal speakers are leading workshops on Shaping the Future, Great Governance, Scouting Safely, and Succession Planning

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Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Jul 5

🏆 Quiz time!

Calum and Matthew hosting a quiz on 50 years of Merseyside Scouts

2 quizmasters in front of a Slido screen

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Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Jul 5

And we're off!

Calum and Matt's opening remarks at Ignite Merseyside, introducing UK Chief Volunteer, Carl Hankinson

Two high energy speakers opening Ignite Merseyside

Carl Hankinson's opening comments at Ignite Merseyside

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Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Jul 5

Delegates are arriving, ready for the first session of Ignite Merseyside, our brand new Managers and Supporters event!

delegates networking over drinks and pastries

The Big Ideas Space, with a sign "Shaping the Future in Merseyside"

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Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Jun 17

Just incase you wanted to see what the Campfire at SPLAT was like... here's a snippet featuring our 10-14 Sub-Team Leader, Gary. Enjoy. #SkillsForLife

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Merseyside Scouts @merseysidescouts.com · Jun 17

Our annual Scout Camp, SPLAT took place at Tawd Vale Adventure Centre this weekend. It looks like they had a great time! #SkillsForLife

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