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Scouting in Berkshire
Berkshire Scouts is part of the Scout Association which itself is part of the World Organisation of Scout Movements, the largest co-educational youth movement in the world and in the UK.
It contributes to the fulfilment of their potential using a progressive and enjoyable values-based programme for personal development. It provides a programme of fun, friendship and adventure for young people aged 6 to 25. There is an emphasis on outdoor adventure and helping others.
In Berkshire there are 7,499 (2007 annual census) young people and adults enjoying a wide range of Scouting activities. Scouting is mainly provided through over 130 local Scout Groups and District-based Explorer Scout Units. Click here for details of local Groups
Press Releases
2007
Scouts swap their tents for tuxedos 12 November 2007
Seven Elevens Start Centenary Year with their Scout Promise 2 January 2007
2006
Open Day successfully launches new Muslim Scout Group in Reading 24 April 2006
Muslim Scout Group launches in Reading
Explorer Scouts take off in Berkshire 12 March 2006
Upton Scouts cook a winning meal 6 March 2006
Scouts and Guides spread their WINGS for Live Life Loud Festival 4 March 2006
2005
Wokingham Mayor Commends Scouts - "You are an important part of our lives" 22 June 2005
Reading Scout Volunteer notches up 80 years of service 15 June 2005
Cub Scouts raise over £350 for Charity by Finding their Way 12 June 2005
Delivery girl to Scout Shop Manager - 40 years of Volunteering 11 June 2005
Life-long Volunteer and Scout Leader is Citizen of the Year 06 June 2005
Over 500 Berkshire Scouts steam to Bristol to mark St George's Day 2005 20 April 2005
Scouts in tent pitching challenge on Radio Berkshire 1 April 2005 more
6000 Young People have fun and adventure with Berkshire Scouts 28 March 2005
Scouts in Action
Scouting in Action through stories and pictures
Publications
Annual Review Berkshire Scouts 2004-2005 (1.9MB)
The Scout Association Media Centre
Click here for the Media Centre of the Scout Association