1st Tamar Sea Scouts

03/06/2026

Congratulations to our wonderful Venturer Leaders on recognition for service to Scouts.
Murat was recognised for 20 years and Vanessa for 5 years.
Thank you both for your service! ⚜️⭐️

02/06/2026

A huge thank you to all of our Scouts, Cubs, Joeys, Venturers, Leaders, parents and family members who volunteered at the McGrath Launceston Running Festival drink stations. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who gave up their Sunday morning to support 1st Tamar Scout Group and the event.

Thanks to your time, energy and enthusiasm, thousands of runners were able to stay hydrated and encouraged throughout the event.
Volunteering like this demonstrates the Scout spirit in action — working together, helping our community and making a difference.

Thank you for helping make the day such a success.

Thanks also to Think Big Printing for loaning 1st Tamar vehicles to support the event.

Volunteers:
Station 1: Scott & Georgie L, Murray A, Dom C, Henry W, & James G
Station 2: Kirsten, Sean, Evelyn, Jocelyn & Gwen L, Kevin, Sarah, Louis, Jonty & Trixie T, Leigh & Arthur H, Angela, Henry & Huon C
Belen Y & Olivia S & April H.
Station 3: Liam T, Megan, Kevin, Chloe & Connor G, Katie, Zoe & Hannah F, Murat D, Steph & Sophie F, Marcus & Lincoln D, Jane & Milly K.

📷: Ange La at Station 2.

19/05/2026

🚨 WE NEED ALL HANDS ON DECK! 🚨

1st Tamar Scout Group is helping at the 🏃‍♂️ Launceston Running Festival 🏃‍♀️ and we need volunteers to hand out drinks to hundreds of runners.

This is one of our three major community fundraising events — and it’s also a fantastic, fun morning for Scout families to be involved together.

💧 We run THREE drink stations and need as many helpers as possible for the morning.

✅ Suitable for Joeys through to Rovers
✅ Parents & siblings welcome
✅ No experience needed
✅ Great community atmosphere

📅 Sunday 31 May
⏰ Approx. 8am – 12 noon

📍 Locations:
• West Tamar Highway
• East Tamar Highway near Mayne St overpass
• East Tamar Highway near University Way turnoff

📱 Please text Steven on 0406 774 985 with:
• name(s) of people that can help
• Child's section/scout unit
• preferred location (if any)

We’ll confirm final times and locations closer to the event.

⭐ This is a simple way to support our Scout Group, help keep activities affordable, and show community spirit in action.

18/05/2026

🙋‍♂️ This is Your Year to Volunteer 🙋‍♀️

As part of National Volunteer Week and the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development ( ), we celebrate the people who generously give their time to strengthen communities and support young people.

At 1st Tamar Scout Group, our Committee members, Leaders and parent helpers make Scouts possible.

From camps and activities to fundraising, transport and behind-the-scenes support — every contribution helps create opportunities for our youth members.

The best part?
You don’t need special experience or lots of spare time to help.

Whether you can:
✔ assist occasionally
✔ help at an event
✔ join the Parent Committee
✔ support fundraising
✔ become a regular helper

…there’s a place for everyone in our Scout community.

⭐ Many hands make light work — and even a small amount of help makes a real difference.

If you’d like to get involved or learn more, speak to a Leader at the hall.

📸: Tamar Committee Members

17/05/2026

🌟 National Volunteer Week | 🌟

This week we celebrate the incredible volunteers who help make Scouts possible.

2026 is also the International Year of Volunteers for Sustainable Development ( ), recognising the millions of volunteers around the world who strengthen communities and create positive change through service.

At 1st Tamar, we are proud to recognise:
👏 Stephanie and Adrian Forrester – 15 years of service
👏 Murat Djakic – reaching 20 years of service this year

Their dedication, energy and generosity have helped create countless opportunities and memories for young people in our Scout community.

Behind every Scout activity, camp and adventure are volunteers giving their time to support our youth.

💡 The good news? You don’t need to commit 15 or 20 years to make a difference.

Even helping occasionally with activities, transport, fundraising or committee support has a huge impact and helps keep Scouts strong for all families.

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, this is a great year to start. ⚓

📸: Tamar Leaders

16/05/2026

A small group of dedicated volunteers completed a big job by clearing rubbish from the AGFEST show grounds today.
Armed with gloves and “pick up sticks” we covered the whole site to raise funds for the Scout Group.
Thanks to Kevin, Moina, Campbell, Brontë, Katie, Peter, Zoe, Hannah, Chris, Molly, Scott, Mandy, Gwen & Jools.

04/05/2026

🚨 We need 15+ legends to help raise $1000 for our Scouts! 🚨

AGFEST 2026 is a simple, half-day fundraiser that makes a real difference - and we’re looking for Cubs, Scouts and parents to jump in.
🗓 Saturday 16 May
⏰ 9:00am – 2:00pm (often earlier if we have enough people!)
📍 AGFEST Site, Carrick (Gate 4)
👉 The job? A post-event clean-up (rubbish collection) once the site is cleared.
👉 The impact? $1000 towards new equipment and subsidised Scout activities.
💡 The more people we have, the quicker we finish!

Who can help?
✔ Youth aged 10+ (or nearly 10 with a parent)
✔ Parents from all sections
✔ No experience needed

What to bring:
• Water bottle & snacks (no drinking water on site)
• Comfy enclosed shoes
• Weather-appropriate clothing (hat, sunscreen, jacket, etc.)
👍 Gloves & bags provided
👍 Hi-vis vests supplied by Scouts

Contact by Wednesday 13 May:
📧 [email protected]
📱 0406 774 985

⭐ Just a few hours from a few families = better equipment and more opportunities for all our Scouts.
Let’s make this one easy and get it done together 💪

27/04/2026

Congratulations to our Bridget T. & Kate S. who received their King’s Scout awards at Brownsea Island, UK, where Baden-Powell started Scouts in 1907.
We are very proud of you! Well done!

25/04/2026

24/04/2026