Getting Out and About

As nights are lighter and the weather is getting warmer, please remember the safety procedures we all need to follow:

• Activity Forms for when you're out of your normal meeting place.
• Nights Away Notifications for camps and overnight stays.
• Permit Scheme for when taking part in adventurous activities. 
• Risk assessments for all activities.

New Safety Learning

Have you completed the new Safety Learning that launched in November? Everyone with a member role within Scouts is required to complete the new safety learning by the 14th of July or sooner depending on your previous completion. Log-in to the membership system to check and complete yours.

Become a Welcome Conversation Volunteer

Help new volunteers feel welcome! Become a Welcome Conversation Volunteer and guide them on their Scouting journey. Complete e-learning, gain an accreditation, and join the Welcome Team. Make a difference today! Learn more here.

Awards and Recognition

Exciting news! Beverley & Hornsea Scouts has launched 2 NEW awards to celebrate our amazing volunteers & young people! Nominate someone for the St George’s Day Special Recognition Award or Thank You Award today!

Welcome To Our New Group Lead Volunteers!

We are pleased to announce the appointment of 2 new Group Lead Volunteers! We're excited to welcome Alex Birtwistle and Louise Stanyer to our District Leadership Team! Alex will be managing Leven Scout Group and Louise will be managing 1st Hornsea Scout Group. Find out more here.

Community Engagement Events

We're putting on more and more Community Engagement Events across the District with the aim of raising our profile, recruiting new volunteers and young people and raising funds. We need your help to make this happen and for us to be able to put on more Community Engagement Events. Check out our upcoming Community Engagement Events here. Email community@bandhscouts.org.uk to get involved!

Skills and Development Workshops

Keep an eye on our upcoming Skills and Development Workshops! These are workshops requested by you to help upskill volunteers, making Scouting even more fun and even safer for those involved. Coming up, we've got risk assessments, risk registers, inclusive Scouting and ice breakers and wide games. We're also in the process of planning even more! Who fancies learning axe throwing? Or how to deliver the Emergency Aid staged badges? 

Book on to a workshop here.

Request a workshop by emailing support@bandhscouts.org.uk

Hire of District Equipment

Don't forget that the District has lots of equipment you can hire! You can find out more here and hire our equipment.

Update From Our Youth Leads

Our Youth Leads roles are to promote Youth Shaped Scouting as well as promoting the completion and awarding of top awards across Beverley and Hornsea District. We’re passionate about ensuring that young people take the lead in shaping their Scouting journey, doing the activities they love and making their voices heard. However, we’re not just here for the young people - we are also here to support you, our amazing adult volunteers in delivering a youth-led programme.
One of the best parts of our role is visiting Scout groups, where we get to see young people and volunteers in action. This is what makes our role so rewarding. Recently, we’ve had the opportunity to present YouShape and Top Awards, as well as celebrating the achievements of our dedicated Young People.
If you have an event or section night you would like us to attend or any awards you would like us to give out please email dyl@bandhscouts.org.uk.

Young Leaders At The Heart Of Our Teams!

Young Leaders are Explorers who volunteer alongside adult volunteers in a Squirrel Drey, Beaver Colony, Cub Pack or Scout Troop. They're a valuable asset to any leadership team and play an active role in the section, bringing a range of fresh ideas to the table and acting as positive role models for the young people they work alongside.
The District Young Leader Team is led by Mick Suggit, and Mick is a vital part of the team ensuring Young Leaders understand their role and feel welcomed into the section they are volunteering with. Across the District, we are working hard to place Young Leaders in every section where possible so if you’d like a young leader or would like another young leader, please email yl@bandhscouts.org.uk.

Read more about our Young Leaders here.

Fencing

We have an exciting new opportunity for groups across Beverley and Hornsea! Fencing! We now have a dedicated team who can deliver either foam or plastic fencing to groups across the District. Read more about how to arrange this here.

Events

Have you checked out what Events we've got coming up? Head over to our Events area to learn more about our St George's Day event, Cubs Sixer/Seconder Camp and Beaver Challenge Day.

Don't forget to check the County Events area as well!

Share Your Scouting Story!

We’re on a mission to showcase the incredible impact of Scouting—and we need your help!

We’re looking for volunteers and young people to share what they love about Scouting. Whether it’s the adventures, friendships, or life skills you’ve gained, we want to hear from you! Your quotes will help inspire others to join and be part of something amazing.

It’s quick and easy to take part—just fill out this Google Form or drop us an email. You can even stay anonymous if you prefer. Leaders, we’d also love to hear from young people in your groups! Please share the form with them, or let us know if we can reach out via OSM. Help us spread the word and show why Scouting is so special! If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch.

Google Form Link

Email - media@bandhscouts.org.uk

Woodmansey Scout Group

Woodmansey Scout Group has only been open for a few months, and we're already witnessing the positive difference it's making in the community. We're excited to have launched a joint Squirrels/Beavers section as well as a Cubs section, both of which are thriving. Our waiting list continues to grow, and we're eager to welcome even more young people into the group. We were excited to invest our first group of young people at the end of March and are looking forward to seeing them grow, develop valuable skills, and make new friends.

- Joe Dickinson, Group Lead Volunteer, Woodmansey Scout Group

1st Hornsea Scout Group

Over the last few weeks, 1st Hornsea Scout Group have been undergoing lots of work to renovate and tidy up the Scout Hut. We are currently in the process of having insulation boards fitted in the main room and have recently had a new front door and fire exits replaced. Plans for the near future are to have the main hall painted once the boards have been fitted and finished, a new kitchen fitted plus shower facilities installed, this will make the Scout Hut much more useable and welcoming. We are also in the process of securing the lease for the land which will enable us to have fencing placed around the land to make it a much more safe and secure area for all of those using the hut. Having this work done will give the young people a much nicer place to meet and the possibility of us being able to hire out the hut to other groups. On Saturday 8th March the volunteers had a workday at the hut to tidy up the stores, check kit and clean out the office and resource room. The volunteers that attended worked hard and lots was done, luckily the weather was on our side too so was able to enjoy a lovely BBQ for lunch also, although there are more workdays planned for 2025 to continue with this the hut is now looking much tidier and more useable.

- Louise Stanyer, Group Lead Volunteer, 1st Hornsea Scout Group

Thank you for reading.

The District Leadership Team

DLT@BAndHScouts.org.uk