Young Leaders Training Weekend 2024
It was great to finally get the Young Leaders training programme up and running again for Montgomeryshire Explorers last weekend, after having to cancel last year's sessions twice due to...
New District Commissioner
I pleased to announce that we have a new District Commissioner for Montgomeryshire Scouts, Hazel Groom. I’m very grateful to her for taking on the role and I’m sure you...
First King's Scout Award for Montgomeryshire
Congratulations to Amren who was presented yesterday with his King's Scout Award, the highest award possible in Scouting. It was great to hear how his Scouting skills continue to be...
1st Machynlleth celebrates 10 years
On 26th April, 1st Machynlleth Scout Group celebrated 10 years since their restart. The group celebrated with wide games, hotdogs and cake. Congratulations Julieann and team for this amazing achievement...
Queen's Scout Award
Congratulations to Tomos who attended Windsor Castle last weekend, for the annual St George's day parade where The Scout Association celebrates those who have achieved the highest youth award within...
Newtown Explorers - Gold DofE Expedition
Congratulations to the Newtown Gold DofE team for completing their assessed Gold Duke of Edinburgh award expedition. They had a really challenging route from the Elan Valley to just short...
Newtown Explorers - Drop-in Session
We are looking to grow the size of our Explorer Scouts Unit now that Covid restrictions are starting to lift and we are now able to recommence face to face...
Return to Face to Face Scouting
We can confirm the move for Scouting in Wales to the Yellow readiness level from 3 May. What does Yellow mean for me and my Section/Group? A yellow risk assessment...
MontyJam - Saturday 10th April 2021 - CANCELLED
The planned online jamboree on Saturday 10th April has been postponed and will now be run later in the year...
MontyJam Christmas Cracker
There will be another day of online events for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers on Saturday 12th December. All are welcome to join and should register individually here: MontyJam Registration...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Young Leaders' Training Weekend 2019
A massive amount of creativity and enthusiasm this weekend from our young leaders completing the module A on Friday evening and also the second half of the training programme over...
New Beaver Colony at 1st Guilsfield
We are really excited at 1st Guilsfield to be adding a Beaver Colony to our group which will mean that we have sections to support our young people from 6...
Operation Commando 2018
We had another great turn out for Operation Commando this year with 14 Scout Commando teams and 9 Explorer Catching teams. Thank you to all the leaders who organised the event, to...
Area Appointments Secretary Vacancy
We have a vacancy for an appointments secretary to help co-ordinate the appointments process for new members joining Montgomeryshire Scout groups and Explorer units. I would be grateful if you...
More Wood Badges gained
Also at our Area AGM, Wood Badges were presented to Julieann Evans, GSL at 1st Machynlleth, Mark Woodhouse, SL at 1st Abermule and Chris Lloyd, AESL at Newtown ESU. Congratulations...
Fantastic Service to Scouting recognised at AGM
At our recent AGM, Chief Commissioner Gareth Watson was on hand to present some pretty amazing Service Awards. Bill Jones, the GSL at 1st Newtown received his 50 years service...
AWSC 2018
Montgomeryshire had a great turn out for this year's All Wales Scout Camp with 5 of our Scout groups attending. The Scouts had an action packed weekend and got the...
Beavers in Tents
Beavers from 1st Clive's Own Welshpool and 1st Llanrhaeadr Ym Mochnant held a joint "Damboree" Camp at our Area Campsite last Weekend (22nd-24th June). 24 Beavers between 5 and 8...
Llanidloes Queen's Scouts
4 Llanidloes Explorers enjoyed a fabulous day at Windsor Castle to join in a parade for those attaining the Queen's Scout Award. They were each spoken to by either Princess...
JOTA/JOTI Weekend
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers Travel the Globe in a Weekend It was fantastic to see so many beavers, cubs, scouts, explorers and leaders from across the area taking part...
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