Suffolk Scouts

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Getting Social

County News Jan-Feb 2018 now available

County News for Jan-Feb 2018 is now available on the website for registered users via the "User Menu" and "County News" link.

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The next copy of County News is Mar-Apr 2018. Copy is required by 28th Feb 2018.

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CN Archive: Earlier editions and specials are available from the County News Archive link.

CMAT Hillwalking - Snowdonia Mar-18

Details for the CMAT hillwalking assessment weekend are now available

This eventwill be based at Yr Hafod in Snowdoniaand is an opportunity for Leaders and experienced Explorers to head to the mountains to camp out in the wild, improve and test their mountain leadership skills and techniques. NOTE: Explorers MUST have previously attended a CMAT hillwalking training session.

The weekend will be tailored to suit individual requirements and training needs. We will cover night navigation, micro navigation, rope work and party management. There will be an opportunity to be assessed for an Activity Permit: please note that you must wild camp for this assessment.

Happy New Year 2018

HNY2018 As we draw 2017 to a close, I would like to thank you all for your dedication, your passion and for the difference you have made to young people's lives throughout Suffolk.

I wish you all a very Happy New Year and look forward to catching up with you throughout 2018!

Have a great night folks!

Jane Dickinson
County Commissioner

Suffolk Scouts Summer Sail 2018

Suffolk Scouts are organising a Summer Sailing Cruise in Aug 2018 on one of the Adventures Offshore sail training yachts.

We will be taking part in the ASTO Small Ships Race on the UK East Coast, sailing from Ipswich to Gosport, with races and shore based fun events on the way.

Applications for berths from Scouts (aged over 15 on 17th Aug ’18 ), Explorers, Network & Leaders, male or female, are welcomed.

More information on the attached flyer or from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. – click on link to open mail.

Summer Cruise 2018 Flyer

The Ringtail Review

Brian1 Beavers/Cubs - November Update

Autumn days when the grass is jewelled and the dark nights start drawing in – BUT worry not youngsters from the Beaver and Cub sections are busy as usual and not letting the cooler dark nights stop them.

It maybe dark outside but I’m looking ahead to a bright future Together: as one we can focus on giving the young people of Suffolk more opportunities to gain more badges and gaining greater experiences and memories for all.

Thank you to all those who attended my meeting at the Guiding centre Stoke Ash, it was fantastic to put names to faces and putting our steps on the yellow brick road. This is a great adventure and I’m looking forward to moving in a new direction with you all.

The international fund and working with Mafeking is a great opportunity to show our fellow scouters how superb Suffolk is and I am sure we can support them.

County Programme 2017/18

Please find below a link for the Suffolk County Programme for 2017/2018 as a PDF document.

Please remember that items may be amended or new ones added to this; any updates will be notified via the Calendar on this website.

County Programme 2017-18

Commissioner's Corner - 'Sup Suffolk - Nov-17

Hello Suffolk! Well, the clocks have gone back, the pumpkins have been carved and the autumn evenings are creeping into winter. As November greets us, our young people are of course getting excited about Bonfire night. This fabulous time of year gives us as scout leaders so many opportunities to teach our young members about personal safety and measured risk. This link from the Scout Association offers a fabulous programme opportunity about how to stay safe during this special time of year Fire Safety Badge Support. I know that there will be many fabulous bonfire nights taking place around Suffolk Scouting venues. I hope you all have a safe yet wonderful evening of colour, fun and excitement.

The autumn term has been very busy for Suffolk and many fabulous programme activities have taken place. The Explorer Belt 2018 team undertook a practice expedition, in preparation for their adventure to Poland and the South Africa Explorer Belt contingent presented their journey to an audience of parents and an assessing panel. It was so wonderful having the opportunity to listen to their independent adventures and how it has moulded them as young people.

Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket Cubs had a visit to Legoland Windsor for an autumn treat, whilst 1^st Honington (RAF) took part in a Halloween themed evening, in which the Cubs enjoyed apple bobbing and took part in a pumpkin carving competition. There were some truly awesome designs, but I particularly liked this one by Judy Brooks.