Slemish District Scouts

15/08/2026

3rd & 4th October 2026
📍 Lisburn Woodland

Think you’ve got what it takes to become the ultimate Tomahawk Champion? 🪓🎯

Grab your team, test your aim, sharpen your skills and take on a day of woodland challenges, friendly competition and plenty of fun! But remember… every throw counts! 👀

🏕️ THE CHALLENGE
Teams are made up of 3 Scouts or 3 Explorers.
💰 £10 per team
👥 Maximum of 3 teams per Group

You’ll need accuracy, concentration, teamwork and a steady hand to climb your way to the top. Can your team hit the target and handle the pressure?

⏰ COMPETITION TIME SLOTS ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

10:00am – 11:00am 🪓
Get your first throws in and show us what you’ve got!

11:00am – 12:00 noon 🎯
The competition heats up — accuracy is everything!

12:00 noon – 1:00pm 🏹
Keep your focus and rack up those points.

1:00pm – 2:00pm 🔥
Halfway through the challenge — can your team stay on target?

2:00pm – 3:00pm 💪
The pressure is on! Every throw could make the difference.

3:00pm – 4:00pm 🏆
Final throws, final chances and the race for glory!

So, who will have the sharpest aim? Who will keep their cool? And which Scout and Explorer Group will take home the bragging rights?

🌲 Gather your team.
🪓 Take aim.
🎯 Hit the target.
🏆 Rise to the challenge!

Northern Ireland Scouts and Explorers Tomahawk Competition — are you ready?

29/06/2026

Fantastic to see so many members from Slemish District taking part in their Explorer Belt Challenge! 🇫🇷🥾🇧🇪

09/06/2026

🚨 URGENT
Please Help Slemish District Scouts Secure £15,000! 🚨
Slemish District Scouts has the chance to receive £15,000 from the AIB Community Fund, but we need as many nominations as possible before the deadline on 19 June.
This funding would help provide new resources and development opportunities for our young people, including camping equipment, canoeing equipment and exciting activities for Scouts across Slemish District.

It only takes 2 minutes to nominate us:
Go to https://aib.ie/community-fund
Click: Nominate Now
Enter:
Charity Name: Slemish District Scout Council
Charity Registration Number: 103737
Charity Location: Northern Ireland and Great Britain
Social Theme: Education and Opportunities

For "Why should this organisation receive funding?", use your own words or:

"Supporting Slemish District Scouts helps young people develop confidence, leadership, resilience, and practical skills for life through adventure, teamwork, and service. They create opportunities that build character, encourage community involvement, and inspire future leaders while building strength in local communities."

⭐ There is no minimum age limit, so all Scouts can nominate too!
Please also share this with family, friends, neighbours, colleagues, and anyone who can support us. Every nomination counts.

⏰ Closing date: Thursday 19 June at 5:00pm
Thank you for helping us create even more opportunities for young people across Slemish District Scouts.

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04/06/2026

27/05/2026

Great to see three cub packs from across the district attending CubJam 110 this past weekend.

26/05/2026

Tonight at our District AGM we presented two Chief Scout Service Awards.

The first to Danny Bryson for 10 years service and the second to Alex Chestnutt for 25 years service.

Congratulations to them both and a big thank you!

22/05/2026

So wonderful seeing so many of our Slemish Explorers, Network members and Leaders attending the Gold DofE day of celebration at Buckingham Palace this week.

Well done to them all on this outstanding achievement 🤩

A big thank you to Scouts NI for their continued support 🤩

1st Killymurris Scouts 5th Ballymena St Columba's Scouts & Explorers 7th Ballymena Scout Group - All Saints Cullybackey Scout Group 3rd Ballymena Scout Group

13/05/2026

Thank you to Templepatrick for hosting tonight’s Scouts first aid competition!⛑️

Well done to our winners of this evening!:
🥇1st Cullybackey
🥈1st Killymurris
🥉3rd Ballymena

29/04/2026

Scouts from Slemish District were delighted to attend the recent Day of Celebration and Achievement at Windsor Castle.

Evan Andrews and Jack Weir from 5th Ballymena (St Columba’s) Scout Group and Jamie Sims, Alexander Calderwood, Dylan Dunlop, Andrew Scott and Stuart Reid from 1st Killymurris Scout Group.

They were delighted to be invited to join in the celebration of their achievement with many others from across the UK by parading to the spectacular Quadrangle at Windsor Castle.

The district was also proud to have one of its Leaders, Emma Weir from 5th Ballymena, selected to be part of the illustrious Colour Party, a team made up of six Scouts bearing the King’s flag, the flag of St George and The Scouts Colour.

Following the review which was led by UK Chief Volunteer Carl Hankinson and included Chief Scout Dwayne Fields and ambassador Tim Peake they attended the National Scout Service in St Georges Chapel.