Scouting offers challenge and adventure to nearly 800 young people in Romsey and 400,000 young people aged 6-25 in the UK. We believe in helping our Members fulfill their potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves. We're working to make Scouting available to all and we're passionate about what we do. To find out how to join, use the contact us form or the Scout Group page to find your local group!
April 28th, 2012 | Published in District
If you need some first aid training, both full courses and refreshers Romsey Scouts have just announced 3 new course dates for later in the year. For course dates, prices and online booking see the Romsey Scouts first aid page.
March 28th, 2012 | Published in District
Cotswold Outdoor and The Scout Association have teamed up to offer in-store discounts to members to offer a year-round discount of 15 per cent for Scouts. The discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or discount and excludes delivery charges. To obtain the discounts Scouts will need to bring along their Scout scarf.
The Scout Association has chosen Cotswold Outdoor as its recommended outdoor high street retailer for all things outdoors. Our shared enthusiasm for adventure makes this the perfect partnership.
See Scouts.org.uk for more details.
March 12th, 2012 | Published in District
If you have never been to a Snail Racing night you are in for a treat. The snails race via a large screen DVD animation. You select your snail and visit the ‘tote’ to place your bets. The commentary provides a blow by blow account – just likeAscot. You might even win big!
So please come along on Friday the 23rd of March at 7.30pm. The evening will be informal and friendly. Bring your own drinks and nibbles, glasses will be provided. Feel free to bring along your neighbours and friends.
Tickets cost £7.
To get tickets click here for more information
March 4th, 2012 | Published in District
Scouts Secret Island Adventure is an all-action mobile game app that showcases the best of scouting skills and activities. Embark on an epic journey while trying out arcade-style mini-games
February 22nd, 2012 | Published in District
After 7 years service as our District Commissioner Darren Reed is stepping down to pursue other activities. Romsey District Scouts would like to announce that John Papworth will be taking over the role as District Commissioner from 1st April 2012.
John has had a number of different roles within the Romsey District from Network Coordinator to Assistant Explorer leader. John has also been County Adviser for Explorers, led sub-camps at both Suisse Adventure 2003 and Brownsea Reloaded in 2005, managed all the sub-camps during the Centenary Celebrations on Brownsea in 2007, and has provided ground support for Bear Grylls’ Scouting trips around the UK.
We wish John the very best for his new appointment as the District Commissioner for the Romsey District.
January 8th, 2012 | Published in First Aid
We are running First Response courses at 15th Romsey North Baddesley HQ as follows:
Costs: FREE to Hampshire Scout Leaders. £5 to Explorer Scouts and £10 to all others. Refresher course is £5 to all others.
Any Queries: Mike Baxter 07979 334679 or mk.baxter@virgin.net.
or Course Trainer: Paul Bourne bourne2bpaul@gmail.com
January 5th, 2012 | Published in District
Romsey Scouts are pleased to hear the news of the latest volunteer to Scouting, the Duchess of Cambridge. We hope she enjoys her new role. If you are interested in getting involved in your local Scout group, click here to get in touch
December 22nd, 2011 | Published in District
Merry Christmas and happy Scouting for the new Year ahead.
December 22nd, 2011 | Published in District
Our DC Darren has taken the hard decision to step down as Romsey District Commissioner. He’s led the Romsey District for the last 7 years and seen the district go from strength to strength, but its now time to look for a new commissioner to take on the role. Anyone within the district can nominate a member for the role of DC. If you think that you know someone that could take on this role please review the information about the DC role and then fill out the form.
Role Information
Role Description for District Commissioner
District Commissioner Knowledge
Nomination Information
New Commissioner Letter
DC Nomination Form