🌟 We’re Looking for a District Lead Volunteer – Could It Be You (or Someone You Know)? Holme Valley Scout District is on the lookout for our next District Lead Volunteer — and we need your help to find them! This is a crucial and exciting leadership role at the heart of our Scouting community. … Read more
www.wyscouts.online/wysmail WYSMAIL www.wyscouts.online/wysmail WEST YORKSHIRE SCOUTS MAILING AND INFORMATION LIST May 2025 Hello and welcome to this May edition of WYSMAIL We have a new County Lead volunteer from 1st May – Toby Hammond has taken over from Ian Womersley. __________________________ It has been an absolute pleasure working with you all these last 5 years … Read more
The 26th World Scout Jamboree will take place in Gdansk, Poland from the 30 July to the 8 August 2027. The 26th World Scout Jamboree Site is located on Wyspa Sobieszewska within the borders of the city of Gdansk, on the coast of the Baltic Sea in northern Poland. To participate as a Youth Participant, … Read more
In preparation for our AGM, we are opening the open search for our County Chair. The skills we are looking for are : Strong leadership skills Strong communication and inter-personal skills Ability to work as part of a team Able to think creatively and solve problems Able to motivate others and encourage participation Able to … Read more
I’m really pleased to share that I have asked Toby Hammond to become the next County Lead Volunteer for West Yorkshire. Toby brings to the role a wealth of talent, enthusiasm and experience from his previous roles as County Youth Lead, HQ Team Member and a Trustee, and his professional experience working with the Department … Read more
On Saturday 22nd March the West Yorkshire Project Peru contingent took to the hills above Holme as part of training for their exciting South American adventure which is planned for summer of 2026. The 44 strong unit headed out from Digley Reservoir in smaller groups of 6-8 taking on two routes to the summit of … Read more
The West Yorkshire Scouts County Team and District Teams recently attended the North East Regional Conference at the Glow Centre in Newton Aycliffe. With over 200 delegates in attendance, the event brought together Scout leaders and volunteers from across the region for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration. The conference was co-hosted by Toby … Read more
Scouts from West Yorkshire join 500 others from across the UK to shape the future of the Scout movement. Four young people supported by two leaders from West Yorkshire recently travelled to Manchester to have their say on the future strategy and direction of the Scout Movement This event was the first of its kind ever to take place in the UK … Read more
West Yorkshire Scouts are thrilled to announce the return of their highly anticipated Gang Show, a spectacular showcase of talent, teamwork, and Scouting spirit. This year’s show promises to be extra special as it includes a dedicated segment honouring the 201-year anniversary of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). Taking place at Victoria Theatre from … Read more
West Yorkshire Scouts has a special partnered with Bradford University to offer young people a hands-on experience with science and discovery. The free Science Day, held at the university’s campus, provided Scouts with the opportunity to take part in a range of exciting experiments and interactive activities. The event, designed to spark curiosity and enthusiasm … Read more
