Regional Commissioner Updates
What does a Commissioner Do?
Since I took on the role of Regional Commissioner a year ago, one of the most common questions I get asked by friends both within Scouting and outwith is what does a Regional Commissioner do? Therefore as I head into my second year as RC I have decided to use this...
Scouting For & Shaped by Young People – Regional Commissioner’s Update
This term it has been great to be able to get out and join groups and districts across the Region as they run events, camps and adventurous activities and to see young people gaining #SkillsForLife and most importantly having fun! Thank you to all of the adult...
Adults can develop #SkillsForLife Too!
When UK Scouts launched their new strategy in 2018 they decided to call it Skills for Life emphasising the Scouts' desire to ensure that as many young people as possible have opportunities to develop skills which will help them to enjoy the best possible future. But...
New Year Update from our Acting Regional Commissioners
As we start the New Year we wanted to take this opportunity to again thank you for everything that you continue to do for all of our young people and for your communities and also look forward, with hope, to the year ahead. Currently Scouting across Scotland,...
Getting Everyone Back Together Safely in South East Scotland
Earlier this week, Scouts Scotland issued updated guidance to all members in response to the five COVID protection levels which have been brought in by the Scottish Government. We are aware that this updated guidance has led to some discussion about how this will...
Reflecting on a Successful Scouting Year in South East Scotland
Given the challenges that recent months have thrown at us, it can be easy to overlook the many successes that have been achieved within South East Scotland Scouts over the last year. As we approach our Region's Annual Review, it is a great opportunity to take time to...
Getting Everyone Back Together Safely in South East Scotland
Last week, Scouts Scotland announced that the readiness level in Scotland was being reduced from Red to Amber and from what I am seeing and hearing across the Region, there is now a lot of discussion about what it means to be at Amber. Therefore, despite my plan to...
A Message to Leaders and Adult Members from Margery Naylor, Regional Commissioner
Normally at this time of year I would be wishing you all a well-deserved break over the Summer holidays – but this year has been anything but normal! We find ourselves unable to do many of the things we would usually do at this time of year – summer camps, face to...
An Update to Leaders and Adult Members from Margery Naylor, Regional Commissioner
Martin Luther King said that “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge.” As Regional Commissioner I am very proud of how South East Scotland Region have responded to the...
An Update to Leaders and Adult Members from Margery Naylor, Regional Commissioner
As we all adjust to the significant changes that have happened in all parts of our lives, including Scouting, during the last few weeks to keep our communities and ourselves as safe as possible, I wanted to update you on what has been happening in South East Scotland...