As reported in last month’s Newsletter, our new Scouting Support Officer is Kirstie Armsworth who will commence in role from 5th July 2021. Kirstie’s details are as follows:  Email: kirstie.armsworth@sesscouts.org.uk  Tel: 07710 703 372 Kirstie will take over from...

Scouting returns to Bonaly   Now that we are allowed to offer camping at the Centre it’s been great to see a number of groups enjoying the facilities. The Pink Panther Explorers had a great camp at Bonaly a couple of weeks ago. Fraser Dunmore sad “it was amazing...

The SEEE (South East Explorer Expedition) Team have completed an epic series of three Silver Qualifier and Gold Practice DofE hillwalking expeditions in June. Expedition 1 19 Explorers from Braid (Greenbank), Borders (Lauderdale & Tweedglen) & Craigalmond...

As a relatively new Group Scout Leader at 31st Pentland I am delighted to report that we have managed to ‘buck the trend’ of declining numbers and let you know that we have not only managed to start up a second Beaver Colony, but also boost our numbers of leaders. We...

So far this year a massive 480 leaders have taken part in training courses over Zoom, and that’s not including the numerous First Response sessions.    The next stage is validation, and the Leaders' Training Guide will let you know what needs to be done for each...

Longcraig in the press again! Last Friday, 25th June, the Flying Scotsman steam engine hauled a trainload of railway enthusiasts and trippers from Edinburgh across the Forth Bridge, to a circular tour of Fie and then back to Edinburgh. Three trips were operated, and...

Despite the ongoing gradual return of face-to-face meetings and our strong desire to stage a show this year, current Scouts and Girlguiding rules regarding organising large events, and the likelihood of these being eased in sufficient time, the Management Team...

Beaver Scouts officially became part of the Scout Association on the 1st of April 1986. That makes Beavers an incredible 35 years old this year! This Summer, we’d like you to join us in celebrating Beavers’ 35th Birthday with 35 exciting challenges and activities. You...

You will have hopefully seen by now that the Scouting will soon be getting a new section with the introduction of Squirrels, focussed on early years ages 4 and 5. The introduction of Squirrels follows on from the commitment in the Skills for Life Strategy released by...

Updated youth work guidance took effect from 18th June, removing the upper limit of 30 for both indoor and outdoor Scouting. The updated guidance says that “following a risk assessment, a space-based approach should be taken in line with capacity guidance. Numbers...

Well, the summer holidays are fast approaching, and I hope everyone will be able to take a break, whether a vacation or a staycation, and hopefully relax and recharge the batteries. I know there’s some concern around the time limit for Wood Badges, and I’d like to put...

With restrictions easing and the return of face-to-face Scouting activity it’s important that we have at least one qualified first aid volunteer present at any meeting. To ensure we were prepared for this we have spent the last 4 months running First Response...

1st Musselburgh ScoutsAs 1st Musselburgh Scouts emerge from Covid lockdown, local Scout Leaders Richard Maltman and Andrew Horrell brought together a “socially distanced” exhibition of work done by the troop during lockdown. This event was open to family members and...

As reported in last month’s Newsletter, our new Scouting Support Officer is Kirstie Armsworth who will commence in role from 5th July 2021. Kirstie’s details are as follows:  Email: kirstie.armsworth@sesscouts.org.uk  Tel: 07710 703 372 Kirstie will take over from...

Scouting returns to Bonaly   Now that we are allowed to offer camping at the Centre it’s been great to see a number of groups enjoying the facilities. The Pink Panther Explorers had a great camp at Bonaly a couple of weeks ago. Fraser Dunmore sad “it was amazing...

The SEEE (South East Explorer Expedition) Team have completed an epic series of three Silver Qualifier and Gold Practice DofE hillwalking expeditions in June. Expedition 1 19 Explorers from Braid (Greenbank), Borders (Lauderdale & Tweedglen) & Craigalmond...

As a relatively new Group Scout Leader at 31st Pentland I am delighted to report that we have managed to ‘buck the trend’ of declining numbers and let you know that we have not only managed to start up a second Beaver Colony, but also boost our numbers of leaders. We...

So far this year a massive 480 leaders have taken part in training courses over Zoom, and that’s not including the numerous First Response sessions.    The next stage is validation, and the Leaders' Training Guide will let you know what needs to be done for each...

Longcraig in the press again! Last Friday, 25th June, the Flying Scotsman steam engine hauled a trainload of railway enthusiasts and trippers from Edinburgh across the Forth Bridge, to a circular tour of Fie and then back to Edinburgh. Three trips were operated, and...

Despite the ongoing gradual return of face-to-face meetings and our strong desire to stage a show this year, current Scouts and Girlguiding rules regarding organising large events, and the likelihood of these being eased in sufficient time, the Management Team...

Beaver Scouts officially became part of the Scout Association on the 1st of April 1986. That makes Beavers an incredible 35 years old this year! This Summer, we’d like you to join us in celebrating Beavers’ 35th Birthday with 35 exciting challenges and activities. You...

You will have hopefully seen by now that the Scouting will soon be getting a new section with the introduction of Squirrels, focussed on early years ages 4 and 5. The introduction of Squirrels follows on from the commitment in the Skills for Life Strategy released by...

Updated youth work guidance took effect from 18th June, removing the upper limit of 30 for both indoor and outdoor Scouting. The updated guidance says that “following a risk assessment, a space-based approach should be taken in line with capacity guidance. Numbers...

Well, the summer holidays are fast approaching, and I hope everyone will be able to take a break, whether a vacation or a staycation, and hopefully relax and recharge the batteries. I know there’s some concern around the time limit for Wood Badges, and I’d like to put...

With restrictions easing and the return of face-to-face Scouting activity it’s important that we have at least one qualified first aid volunteer present at any meeting. To ensure we were prepared for this we have spent the last 4 months running First Response...

1st Musselburgh ScoutsAs 1st Musselburgh Scouts emerge from Covid lockdown, local Scout Leaders Richard Maltman and Andrew Horrell brought together a “socially distanced” exhibition of work done by the troop during lockdown. This event was open to family members and...