Slemish District Scouts

27/09/2026

A good looking start to the year !

27/09/2026

23/09/2026

Fantastic work Rory!

This is great to see!

Congratulations Rory!

Tonight at Beavers we were delighted to present Rory with his Young Leader Belt. This is the highest award you can achieve as a Young Leader.

Rory has been a valuable member of the Beaver leadership team for many years and has led many activities and games during his time. He is a real asset to Beavers and we are delighted he has achieved this.

15/09/2026

Well done to the 8 young leaders who successfully completed Module K on Saturday for their award scheme and a big thank you to Jonathan for running the course!⛑️

03/09/2026

Last night we kicked off the new Scouting year with our All-Leaders meeting which was hosted by Killymurris Scout Group.

Our new District Lead Volunteer, Angela Sim's chaired the meeting and thanked the outgoing DLV, Steven Millar, for his time and commitment to Slemish District over the last 9 years.

There was lots of District programme planning for sections for the upcoming year.

Congratulations to Kate and Hilary who received their long service awards and Aaron, Nigel and Paul who received their Wood Badges!

27/08/2026

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to grab a new uniform for starting back in the new scouting year!!

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26/08/2026

Leaders from 5th Ballymena Scout Group were delighted to represent Slemish District by attending the Civic Thanksgiving Service at St Patricks Church.

It celebrated the 400th anniversary of the Ballymena Charter! 🥳🎂⚜️

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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