1st Bulwark Scout Group

04/06/2024

We're on the countdown.... to our event! and know that whatever the weather, hail or sun, we can get our tents up quickly. Teamwork 🤩!

21/05/2024

14/05/2024

14.05.2024 Scouts @ Warhammer!
We had so much fun! Thanks Warhammer.

27/06/2023

Can you help launch Squirrels at 1st Bulwark?

Last year The Scout Association launched their newest section for 4-6 year olds: Squirrels. Squirrels has proven to be hugely popular across the country and there is significant demand for it in our area.

We are very interested in starting a Squirrels Drey at 1st Bulwark, and are provisionally targeting a date of September 2023 to launch one, but to do that we need people to run it.

We have a really enthusiastic and committed team of existing volunteers, many of whom will step in and help with this launch, but we need more help if we are to make this a reality. If this is something you think you would like to do we would love to hear from you. As a start, please could you enter your contact details in the form here so we can include you in future communications about Squirrels: https://forms.office.com/e/YPKaXsE9k6

More information about Squirrels can be found here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/squirrels/

Studies show that volunteering is good for your mental health (https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteer/volunteering-with-scouts/), and there is the added benefit that you will get to make new friends, and try new things.

11/06/2023

Come and meet the brilliant research team from Cancer Research Wales and enjoy an afternoon of science and discovery at our free Science Cafe, including the work funded by Tom's Fund.
Refreshments will be available for a donation.

25/05/2023

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We could recieve £1,000 in Movement for Good draw.

25/05/2023

In May 2023, Demos (the UK’s leading independent cross party think tank) launched new research supported by Scouts.

The Employability Badge looks into the challenge of youth unemployment. It explores how extracurricular activities can give young people the skills and experiences they need to enter the world of work and progress in their careers.

In particular, it focuses on how Scouts (as an example) builds strong relationships and social experience, and how young people can develop the skills and attributes that employers are looking for.

Key findings

74% of Scouts alumni felt optimistic about getting what they want out of their careers, compared to 47% of people who didn’t do extracurricular activities.
53% of those who went to Scouts felt prepared starting work for the first time, compared to 37% people who didn’t take part in any extracurricular activities.
60% of Scouts alumni agreed that taking part in extracurricular activities helped prepare them for their careers, in comparison to 49% of non-Scouts (including those who did other activities).

Spending a long and frequent amount of time doing extracurricular activities brings the most impact for young people, as those who took part more often felt significantly higher benefits.

78% of full-time employed people say extracurricular activities had a big impact on their lives, compared to 62% of unemployed people.

Those who were in Scouts are gaining the skills employers most value, with more than half saying the teamwork and leadership skills they learned in Scouts help with their careers.

The report shows that young people who take part in extracurricular activities, such as Scouts, more prepared for the world of work

18/04/2023

Are you or is someone you know a builder, contractor, joiner or carpenter? Do you know the right way to hold a hammer or which direction to turn a screwdriver?

We are looking to employ someone who can suggest some ideas for storage options for the mezzanine in the hall and build it for us.

If this is something you can help with, please get in touch.