16/03/2020
Late this afternoon, the Prime Minister has said that everyone in the UK should now avoid non-essential travel and contact with others.
We are therefore suspending face-to-face activities.
Given this guidance, all face-to-face Scout meetings, activities and events must be suspended from tomorrow, Tuesday, 17 March 2020. This suspension applies to young people and adults, and will be until further notice.
We must continue to respond to the developing situation in a calm, measured and appropriate way. We will continue to follow official guidance. The safety of everyone involved in Scouts, both young people and adults, is our number one priority. That is always at the heart of our decision making.
Scouting at home
We are planning to share activities for young people to do at home with their parents if families are faced with self-isolation. We will be communicating more about this soon.
By checking and following the latest Government advice and by taking a calm and measured approach, we can continue to ensure that young people and adults stay safe. The Government's Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage is frequently updated as things develop, so please check it regularly at www.gov.uk/coronavirus.
Thank you,
Elliott & Andree
Chair GSL
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