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Getting everyone back together safely

Scouts have created a framework based on readiness levels that is to be used to guide you on what Scouting activities are appropriate depending on the current level. Details of this framework and the current readiness level can be found here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/scouts-at-home/getting-everyone-back-together-safely/ As the readiness level changes you will need to complete and submit a […]

Area Campsite Development

Gwersyll y Bryniau Shelter As part of the improvements to our area campsite, Gwersyll y Bryniau, we're looking to create a large, open outdoor shelter, education and hammock space which will enable Scouts to make greater use of the site regardless of the weather. We have recently received planning approval for the shelter and are […]

Gordon 'Chup' Mill - 1st Machynlleth Scout Group

It is with a heavy heart to hear of the passing of Gordon 'Chup' Mill. After setting up Mach Scout Troop back in 1952, comprising of 2 patrols - Hawks and Bulldogs, in the Scout Room at the Owain Glyndwr Institute. Having sourced access to their own camp in Nant Lliwdy, where he built his […]

Area Training Manager Vacancy

Montgomeryshire Area Scouts are seeking a volunteer for the role of Area Training Manager (ATM). The role of the ATM is to support the Scout leaders across the Area by ensuring leaders and supporters have the right skills to undertake their roles. The ATM will also work with the Area Commissioner to help set strategy […]

New Area Commissioner for Montgomeryshire

We have a new acting Area Commissioner for Montgomeryshire, Pete Evans. Peter has lived near Adfa for the last 3 years with his wife Amanda and an assortment of dogs, cats and other pets…  He works for The LEGO Group and is based from home although his job as Director of Service & Performance Management […]

Area Update

Firstly I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year / Blwyddyn Newydd Dda. As you are already aware I am in the process of stepping down as Area Commissioner, we’re hoping to have someone in post shortly, after which I will just continue with being the District Commissioner (and with my Explorer […]

Young Leaders Awards - MASC AGM 2019

In 2017 Montgomeryshire Area committee, pledge to support the delivery of the young leader’s award as an area, after it was proposed by our training manager Neil Grant.  In October 2017 with the Support from our Regional  Commissioner Adrian Austin and Anna King (District Commissioner for Radnorshire) we embarked on the first pilot Young Leader training weekend, […]

Area AGM

The Montgomeryshire Area Scout Council’s AGM will be held at 7pm on Thursday 19th September at the Abermule Community Centre. It would be great to see as many of you there as possible. In addition to the AGM we’re hoping to use the evening as an opportunity to share scouting successes across the Area so […]

Explorers' Archery Competition 2019

Thank you Chris Gilliard for running the area Archery competition today we had a great day. Fantastic to see all the different Explorer Units working together and enjoying some social time to get to know each other ?.