Darren Hewett 
Youth hustings have happened in Shipley, Bradford East, Keighley/Ilkley Constituency, the Scouts, Explores and Network members and their leaders have been taking part. A husting is a meeting where election candidates or parties debate policies and answer questions from the audience. Husting provides an opportunity to hear the views of candidates or parties. At scout … Read more
Bradford District Museums and Galleries have worked with West Yorkshire Scout to open a new exhibition at Bradford Industrial Museum. Scouts is the largest Youth Movement in the World. The exhibition features the stories and photographs of some of the Scouts in the district and information about Scout’s famous ambassadors. Included is a family … Read more
Scouts at 9th North take part in Youth Social Action! Latest data on national food insecurity levels from The Food Foundation’s Food Insecurity Tracker show 9.3 million adults (17.7% of households) experienced food insecurity in January 2023, with one in four households with children (four million children) experiencing food insecurity in same month. 9th Bradford … Read more
Scouts welcomes everyone, regardless of gender identity or sexuality. To help celebrate the inclusion and diversity we’re so proud of, we’re really pleased to be back out in the community. We will be at the following events: Ilkley Pride Bradford Pride Bradford Bulls Inclusion Day Keighley Pride We can’t wait to see you there.
The Coronation weekend (6-8 May) is now just over a month away. The Coronation of HM The King will be an incredibly special moment for people across the UK and Commonwealth, and a time of great celebration and unity. It’ll also be an opportunity for us to reflect on our promise to help other people, which is central to … Read more
West Yorkshire Scouts are pleased to be taking part in The Great Get Together. You may remember a while ago we announced the launch of the ‘More in Common’ Great Get Together badge in support of the Jo Cox foundation. Jo Cox was Scout President for Heavy Woollen District Scouts and since her death Scouting has … Read more
West Yorkshire Scouts is getting ready for The Big Help Out! It is a national day of volunteering happening on 8 May, the Bank Holiday Monday of the Coronation weekend. The day’s about inspiring people to try volunteering for the first time, and will help us recruit more volunteers into the movement. This has been developed … Read more
Green Withens have opened bookings for activities in 2023. Those within the the West Yorkshire county have early access booking until the 6th of February when bookings are open to all counties. We offer activities for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network and adults in scouting. Some activities are for groups and others are open to individuals. Sailing, Bellboating … Read more
In 2022, The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS) announced a special, new award to commemorate the late HM The Queen and her Platinum Jubilee. We’re incredibly proud to be one of 20 charities chosen for the award. HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award celebrates the fantastic work done by national charities and their volunteers … Read more
It’s back! The West Yorkshire Scouts County Gang Show proudly presents WYS On Show with this year’s theme: Protect the Planet! Returning to the iconic Victoria Theatre, talented Young People from across the county are ready to entertain you with incredible ensembles and show-stopping musical talent. Guaranteed music and laughter for the whole family! The West Yorkshire Gang … Read more