Sam Townsend - Greater Manchester North Youth Lead

10/05/2026

What a great evening! Well done to both groups involved 🧑‍🍳

24/08/2025

Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? 🌍

Youth Applications are now open for Greater Manchester North, Unit 71 at the 26th World Scout Jamboree in Poland, summer 2027.

🤷‍♂️Who: Scouts/Explorers who will be aged 14–17 in Summer 2027 (born between 30 July 2009 – 30 July 2013)

📍Where: Gdańsk, Poland – right on the stunning Baltic coast

📆When: Summer 2027

This is your chance to embark on the adventure of a lifetime - Join thousands of Scouts from around the globe for an unforgettable experience full of:

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Global friendship�
🧳Cultural exchange�
⛺Outdoor adventure�
💭Memories to last a lifetime

💸The cost of the Jamboree is £3,490. All participants will be expected to take part in the fundraising activities organised.

Applications close Tuesday 30th September 2025.

The selection weekend will be Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October at PRaWS District HQ in Whitefield. Please ensure you keep this weekend free. This is not an overnight event, but two separate days that they will be expected to attend.

To apply https://tinyurl.com/GMNWSJ27Application

21/08/2025

This summer I joined a team of Network members on our Explorer Belt. We started in Geneva, travelled through Montreux and camped by Lac de Taney before heading to Chamonix.

From there we hiked in the Alps, went rafting, explored the town, watched an ice hockey match – all while completing our challenge of researching the River Arve. Finally, we made our way back to Geneva by foot, bus and train, meeting locals and fellow travellers along the way.

It was an unforgettable adventure – and if you’re up for a challenge that will stay with you for life, the Explorer Belt is the one to do. A huge thank you to our mentor, Norma, for the rest of the team for all your support!



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24/07/2025

🎉 Huge congratulations to the amazing Unit Leaders selected to lead our Counties to the World Scout Jamboree! 🌍👏

We are pleased to announce the leadership team for the 26th WSJ joint Greater Manchester North and Greater Manchester West Unit.

20/07/2025

It’s always great to see young people recognised for making their voices heard.

A big well done to Amelia and Jack, who earned their YouShape Award after taking part in the County Youth Forum back in May. Great to see your ideas helping shape Scouting across the county! 👏💬

Bury and Ramsbottom Scout District

15/07/2025

🎉 Meet the New Faces of the County Youth Team! 🎉

I’m delighted to introduce two brilliant new members who have recently joined the County Youth Team 👇

🌟 Sasha Mostafa (Deputy County Youth Lead)

Sasha brings a wealth of experience to the team, having attended the World Scout Jamboree in 2023 and later shared her journey with the National Scout Council at Gilwell Park. She's also Rochdale’s poet in residence!

🌟 Caleb Doran (County Youth Team Member)

Caleb brings real enthusiasm and a passion for youth-led Scouting. He’s got loads of experience volunteering locally and is well known across Oldham Borough Scouts. He’s excited to help shape new youth-led initiatives across the County.

Welcome to the team! 👏

12/07/2025

🎉 What a fantastic day organising Pennine Scout District’s first Squirrels event — and what a turnout! 🐿️💥

Over 30 excited young people joined us for a Teddy Bears Picnic, enjoying the sunshine and getting stuck into:
🩺 Teddy Bear First Aid
🔎 A scavenger hunt adventure
🏃‍♀️ Action-packed sports games

As Youth Lead, it’s been amazing to help shape and support youth-led, age-appropriate opportunities like this — and to see so much enthusiasm for our newest section!

Huge thank you to the brilliant volunteers who made it all happen 🙌

📍Next stop… County Squirrels Day? Let’s make it happen!

24/05/2025

What a day! 🙌

We brought together young people from all 6 districts for our County Youth Forum — and they absolutely smashed it! 💥

From planning the ultimate county event, to shaping local Scouting and stepping up as young leaders, everyone got stuck in and made their voices heard. 🗣️💡

Scouting’s at its best when it’s shaped by young people — and this lot showed us exactly how it’s done. Huge thanks to everyone who came along and made it such a brilliant day! 👏



Pennine Scout District Prestwich, Radcliffe and Whitefield District Scouts -PRaWs Oldham Borough Scouts Bolton Moorland Scout District Bury and Ramsbottom Scout District World Scouting Greater Manchester North Scout County The Scouts Bolton South with Farnworth Scout District

23/05/2025

What a great afternoon at the launch of the Emsley Engineering Award 2025, hosted by R17 Boardroom!

Last year’s winners included 3 young people from Pennine Scout District, whose brilliant idea has brought to life by a talented local T-Level student.

It was inspiring to see the community come together — with the new Mayor of Rochdale, Janet Emsley, and local MP Paul Waugh — to celebrate the creativity and achievements of young people. Well done to everyone involved!

19/05/2025

We’re getting things ready at County HQ for this weekend’s Youth Forum!

Here’s a little behind-the-scenes peek - can’t wait to see you all there!