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Latest news from the Region
Edinburgh Gang Show 2019 – the 60th show!
Put the date in your diary now and involve your section as we celebrate our 60th annual Gang Show!
Tue 19 to Sat 23 November – King’s Theatre, Edinburgh
Tickets on sale now. capitaltheatres.com
Bonaly SCOUT Centre Is Back
By popular demand, the name of Bonaly will revert to BONALY SCOUT CENTRE.
Read it here
You could play a vital role in South East Scotland Scouts – become our Treasurer! (and throw light on our finances)
Taking on the Treasurer role is a great way to network and to give something back. The experience can be hugely rewarding for the right person. Are you the right person?
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East Lothian Scout District’s Information Events
If 2020 is the year for you to accept a new challenge, then come along to one of the East Lothian Scout Districts’ Information Events Scouting is thriving in the East Lothian District and we offer Scouting to nearly 1,000 young people aged 6-18 giving them “skills for...
Looking back to 2019 and looking forwards to 2020
Happy New Year, everyone! Thanks to every one of you who made 2019 brilliant for our young people and are now planning on making 2020 ever better!So here’s to another year of fun and adventure, trying new things, getting back up and trying again, finding things we...
Are you up to date with your safety training?
Did you know that all leaders have to do a mandatory Safety training course – and keep it up to date? But it could not be easier! It must be done online and it takes only 30 minutes to do the online course. We believe that the key to successfully improving safety in...
Simon Cocker New Deputy Regional Commissioner
"I am delighted to welcome Simon as our new Deputy Regional Commissioner. Simon’s long term interest in outdoor activities means that he will be able to assist our leaders develop and run more outdoor activities and camps in their sections as well as special Regional...
The final end of the Anniversary Year at Longcraig Scout Centre
A small crowd of ASU members assembled at Longcraig at the end of December, just like we did on 1st January, this time to close off the anniversary celebrations and reflect on how busy but fulfilling a year it has been. Our final cake for the year was kindly baked and...
Dates for the Diary in 2020
Outdoors 2020 will take place at Lochgoilhead between 6th to 8th March. Outdoors is aimed at all Section Leaders, Networkers and Active Support Members who are interested in gaining the necessary skills to provide the very best outdoor adventure experiences for young...
Parents or Carer Conversation Framework
All Scout groups have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to support the participation of young people with additional needs. Developing a positive relationship and working in partnership with parents or carers, is key to supporting the successful inclusion of young...
Thank you Diane for all you have achieved for Scouting in our Region!
Thank you, Diane, for all that you have achieved for Scouting in South East Scotland Scouts. We value the depth of your experience and the way that you have worked so hard to ensure young people have the very best opportunities for fun and adventures, especially at...
Badge Activity Mapping Charts
The 1st Facebook sites for Scouts, Cubs and Beavers are a great source of information and resources for each section Recently, the following Badge Mapping Charts for Scouts, Cubs and Beavers were posted and the feedback from users both nationally and in our region has...
New Process for Incident Reporting
It is important to know what to do in an emergency and for all involved in an activity to be on the same page with what is going to happen. It is also important to have clear processes for reporting of incidents, both locally, nationally and where appropriate to other...
Update from Martin Browne, new ARC Communications
Perception is everything. Perception is also one of the three pillars of The Scout Association strategy to 2023. Scouting is growing and has a good story to tell. Young people and adults will continue to be drawn to a growing organisation provided the good news...
Scout Ambassadors Visit Edinburgh
Scout Ambassadors Phoebe Smith & Dwayne Fields visited Edinburgh on 3 December while on a 1300km journey walking from Dunnet Head to Lizard Point. A group of Explorer Scouts and leaders gathered to hear their story. Their journey takes them from the most northern...
December – the end of the Anniversary Year at Longcraig; the start of the next 50 years
A really busy year for us all, with a number of initiatives to expand our knowledge and skills out to those who have not previously experienced them; to celebrate with lots of cakes, candles and fireworks; to recognise the establishment and prosperity of Longcraig...
Residential weekend: Save the Date
The South East training team will be hosting a residential weekend at Bonaly Scout Centre 13 – 15 March 2020. It’ll kick off on the Friday evening, and finishes on Sunday afternoon. Details are still to be finalised, but we’ll be offering all the modules for Section...
Neckers for sale
Woggles lost again? Do you find it’s a losing battle to have your Beavers or Cubs supplied with a woggle of the right colour? They slide off the neckies very easily, and let’s be honest, the plastic isn’t the most environmentally friendly substance available. I found...
Mountain Bike assessors
We have two new Regional Assessors for Mountain Bike permits, Barry McAdam and Calum Lorimer. Calum is a full time staff member at SHQ and an Assistant Explorer Leader at his local Unit: “I have been a keen Mountain biker for years and spent several summers working...
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East Lothian Scout District’s Information Events
If 2020 is the year for you to accept a new challenge, then come along to one of the East Lothian Scout Districts’ Information Events Scouting is thriving in the East Lothian District and we offer Scouting to nearly 1,000 young people aged 6-18 giving them “skills for...
Looking back to 2019 and looking forwards to 2020
Happy New Year, everyone! Thanks to every one of you who made 2019 brilliant for our young people and are now planning on making 2020 ever better!So here’s to another year of fun and adventure, trying new things, getting back up and trying again, finding things we...
Are you up to date with your safety training?
Did you know that all leaders have to do a mandatory Safety training course – and keep it up to date? But it could not be easier! It must be done online and it takes only 30 minutes to do the online course. We believe that the key to successfully improving safety in...
Simon Cocker New Deputy Regional Commissioner
"I am delighted to welcome Simon as our new Deputy Regional Commissioner. Simon’s long term interest in outdoor activities means that he will be able to assist our leaders develop and run more outdoor activities and camps in their sections as well as special Regional...
The final end of the Anniversary Year at Longcraig Scout Centre
A small crowd of ASU members assembled at Longcraig at the end of December, just like we did on 1st January, this time to close off the anniversary celebrations and reflect on how busy but fulfilling a year it has been. Our final cake for the year was kindly baked and...
Dates for the Diary in 2020
Outdoors 2020 will take place at Lochgoilhead between 6th to 8th March. Outdoors is aimed at all Section Leaders, Networkers and Active Support Members who are interested in gaining the necessary skills to provide the very best outdoor adventure experiences for young...
Parents or Carer Conversation Framework
All Scout groups have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to support the participation of young people with additional needs. Developing a positive relationship and working in partnership with parents or carers, is key to supporting the successful inclusion of young...
Thank you Diane for all you have achieved for Scouting in our Region!
Thank you, Diane, for all that you have achieved for Scouting in South East Scotland Scouts. We value the depth of your experience and the way that you have worked so hard to ensure young people have the very best opportunities for fun and adventures, especially at...
Badge Activity Mapping Charts
The 1st Facebook sites for Scouts, Cubs and Beavers are a great source of information and resources for each section Recently, the following Badge Mapping Charts for Scouts, Cubs and Beavers were posted and the feedback from users both nationally and in our region has...
New Process for Incident Reporting
It is important to know what to do in an emergency and for all involved in an activity to be on the same page with what is going to happen. It is also important to have clear processes for reporting of incidents, both locally, nationally and where appropriate to other...
Update from Martin Browne, new ARC Communications
Perception is everything. Perception is also one of the three pillars of The Scout Association strategy to 2023. Scouting is growing and has a good story to tell. Young people and adults will continue to be drawn to a growing organisation provided the good news...
Scout Ambassadors Visit Edinburgh
Scout Ambassadors Phoebe Smith & Dwayne Fields visited Edinburgh on 3 December while on a 1300km journey walking from Dunnet Head to Lizard Point. A group of Explorer Scouts and leaders gathered to hear their story. Their journey takes them from the most northern...
December – the end of the Anniversary Year at Longcraig; the start of the next 50 years
A really busy year for us all, with a number of initiatives to expand our knowledge and skills out to those who have not previously experienced them; to celebrate with lots of cakes, candles and fireworks; to recognise the establishment and prosperity of Longcraig...
Residential weekend: Save the Date
The South East training team will be hosting a residential weekend at Bonaly Scout Centre 13 – 15 March 2020. It’ll kick off on the Friday evening, and finishes on Sunday afternoon. Details are still to be finalised, but we’ll be offering all the modules for Section...
Neckers for sale
Woggles lost again? Do you find it’s a losing battle to have your Beavers or Cubs supplied with a woggle of the right colour? They slide off the neckies very easily, and let’s be honest, the plastic isn’t the most environmentally friendly substance available. I found...
Mountain Bike assessors
We have two new Regional Assessors for Mountain Bike permits, Barry McAdam and Calum Lorimer. Calum is a full time staff member at SHQ and an Assistant Explorer Leader at his local Unit: “I have been a keen Mountain biker for years and spent several summers working...
View the Regional Calendar by month.