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The Scout Association NewsFeed
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The UK Scout Association's feed of latest news
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Reunion refreshes and inspires
2,000 adults in Scouting gathered under the famous oak tree for the 84th Gilwell Reunion, which took place at the weekend. A mix of volunteers, young and old, filled the campsite and got to take part in a range of activities, workshops and entertainments.
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Dragons' Den champion praises new Entrepreneur Challenge
Fresh from his success on a hit BBC programme, businessman and former Scout Wesley Downham is keen to support Scouts working towards the new Entrepreneur Challenge Award.
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Get inspired at Reunion 2010
The programme for this year's Reunion event is jam packed and hugely exciting.
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Charity begins at Reunion
The Scout Association proudly works in partnership with many charities which operate on the frontline of disaster and poverty. Reunion 2010 will give attendees the chance to find out more about this work and the activities they can offer.
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Scouts distribute ShelterBoxes in Guatemala
Scouts in storm-ravaged Guatemala are helping ShelterBox Response Team volunteers provide emergency aid to homeless families.
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Launch of Gilwell Park's first Faith Walk
At Gilwell Park on Friday, a group of 40 Scouts and invited guests witnessed the unveiling of the Faith Walk - a tour of the faith buildings and areas at the UK Headquarters of Scouting.
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Scout survivors
Eight Scouts enjoyed the adventure of a lifetime last weekend as they joined Chief Scout Bear Grylls for a 24-hour survival camp on his own island.
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2010 Birthday Badge winners
The contribution of inspirational public figures has again been recognised in the annual Scout Birthday Honours List. This year's winners have just been announced.
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Enterprise and adventure with the Entrepreneur Challenge
On Thursday, BBC Radio 2 Breakfast presenter, Chris Evans, was presented with the inaugural Scouting Entrepreneur Challenge. This celebrates the skills on show when Scouts demonstrate a mind for business.
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All day and all of the night
Doing a full 24 hours of activities on one of the hottest days of the year is quite a challenge but the soaring temperatures were no barrier to the adventure-seekers who attended Gilwell 24 last weekend.
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