1st Renton Scout Group

15/06/2026

Happy Monday! 🌟

A new week brings fresh opportunities - why not try something new?

Volunteering with Scouting is a great way to:

✅ Make a difference in young people’s lives
✅ Learn new skills
✅ Meet amazing people
✅ Have a bit of fun along the way

Whether you’ve got a few hours a week or just want to find out more, there’s a place for you.

👉 DM us or visit our website to get involved and start your volunteering journey today!

11/06/2026

05/06/2026

- Did you know our Scout volunteers end up learning way more skills than they ever signed up for? 👀⚜️

We’re talking things like fire lighting, first aid, navigation, knot tying…and somehow also becoming an expert in crowd control, snack distribution, and organising chaos 😂

But behind the scenes, volunteers also build skills like:
🧠 Leadership & team building
📋 Event planning (from weekly meetings to full camps)
⚠️ Risk assessment and running activities safely
🧩 Safeguarding and creating inclusive spaces
💸 Budgeting and keeping things running smoothly

No one joins Scouting knowing how to do it all - that’s kind of the point. You learn as you go, have a laugh along the way, and end up picking up skills you never expected. That’s what makes volunteering in Scouting so different 💚

It’s not just giving your time - it’s gaining something back too.

So for Volunteers’ Week, here’s your fun fact:
👉 You don’t need the skills to volunteer in Scouting…you get them because you volunteer.

Fancy giving it a go? Drop us a message to find out more 🙌

15/05/2026

– Did you know that 2026 marks 40 years of Beaver Scouts across the UK? 🎉🦫⚜️

Beavers are one of the youngest section of the Scout family (just after Squirrels!), for young people aged 6-to-8 years of age, offering a space to try new things, make friends, and start their Scouting adventure.

The section began rolling out across the UK in the early 1980s and officially became part of The Scout Association in 1986 - meaning generations of young people have now started their journey in Beavers.

Here in Dunbartonshire, we’re proud to have 11 Beaver Colonies across our district, giving young people their very first taste of adventure. For many, it’s where confidence begins to grow and friendships are made that last through the years.

Here’s to 40 years of Beavers and many more adventures to come! 🥳

👉 Want to join the adventure or know a young person who would love Beavers? Get in touch or find your local group today!

07/05/2026

With 12 Scout groups across the district, there’s likely one just around the corner from you!

Why not get your child involved in the adventure? Or better yet, volunteer and help even more young people experience everything Scouting has to offer.

👉 Get in touch today and be part of something amazing - www.dunbartonshirescouts.org.uk/joinus

17/04/2026

We're moving!

Same times, same activities, new venue!

Why not come along and have a go?

Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/241683104234045

31/01/2026

Our Beavers and Cubs had an amazing time this week learning fire lighting skills with the use of flint & steel. They then put their new skills to delicious use! They cooked hot dogs over their campfire, toasted marshmallows to perfection. 🌭🔥🪵

Nights like these remind us just how valuable Scouting can be!

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be part of the fun, we’re always looking for new adults to join our volunteer team. Even an hour a week can make a huge difference - and you might discover a few new skills of your own!

👉 Interested in volunteering? Drop us a message - we’d love to hear from you.

30/01/2026

- Did you know Scouts shake hands with their left hand?

All around the world, Scouts and Guides greet each other with the left-handed handshake. The tradition takes inspiration from the Ashanti warriors of West Africa.

When Lord Robert Baden‑Powell met them, they explained their customary greeting to shake hands with the left hand, you must lower your shield - the very thing that protects you - and extend the hand closest to your heart. ❤️

Scouts and Guides still honour that tradition today. 🌍✨

23/01/2026

🐿️ - Squirrels Scouts Celebrate Their 5th Birthday! 🎉

Did you know that 5 years ago, the youngest branch of UK Scouting officially scampered into life - Squirrels, for ages 4 to 6, became a brand‑new way for young people to begin their Scouting adventure.

Now, in 2026, we’re celebrating their 5th Birthday as part of Scouting’s “Triple Birthday Year,” marking a milestone for this growing and exciting early‑years programme.

Here in Dunbartonshire, we’re proud to have three thriving Squirrels Dreys: 1st Rhu, our pioneering Drey launched in 2022, followed by 1st Helensburgh and 5th Dumbarton. Each week, our Squirrels dive into hands‑on activities, outdoor adventures, games, stories, and early life‑skills.

🙌 Help Us Grow
We’d love to offer even more Squirrel Dreys across the district, but we can only do that with more volunteers. If you’d like to make a difference in your community, gain skills, or simply support young people, please consider volunteering with your local Scout Group.
✨ Small time commitment.
✨ Big impact for young people.
✨ Open to everyone.

Find out more and get involved - your community needs you! ❤️ DM us for more info.

05/01/2026

Looking to start a new adventure to start the new year?

Our Scout Group has spaces in Beavers and Cubs for you and your young person to come join us! Scouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go camping, hiking, swimming, abseiling, cycling and canoeing.

But, we also get to hang out with our friends every week – having fun, playing games, working in a team and taking on new challenges.

Everyone’s welcome here. All genders, races and backgrounds. Regardless of your young person’s physical ability – there’s a Scout adventure out there waiting for them. And we’ll help them find it.
Sign up to help your young person discover their ‘thing’: from archery to coding to performance art and everything in between.

Why not come along and give Scouts a go?

https://form.jotform.com/241683104234045