GScouts Spotlight

Celebrating Scouting Stories from around Gloucestershire.

Welcome to GScouts Spotlight, your portal to the vibrant world of Scouting in Gloucestershire! Delve into a treasure trove of past editions where we celebrate the diverse and inspiring stories of our Scouts. Curated with care by our dedicated Media team, each edition encapsulates the spirit of adventure, learning, and community that defines Scouting.

October 2024 (Latest)

In this edition, it’s a Transformation special as we start to prepare to move to our new volunteer experience including:

  • New digital tools
  • Compass freeze (7th November)
  • Welcome Conversations
  • Go-live for new systems and new ways of working (28th November)

September 2024

Welcome back after a restful summer break! As we approach winter months, risk assessments are to be up to date and weather conditions to be checked, plus:

  • First Aid Training Updates
  • Welcome Conversations
  • Getting Ready for Transformation
  • BTEC for Explorer Scouts

July 2024

As we break for summer, Carole reflected on our outstanding programmes plus: 

  • New Cubs Challenge Badge with Great Western Air Ambulance
  • Be the Lead at WSJ Poland 2027!
  • Berkeley Cubs set for the Olympics
  • Product Recall – Vango Folding Stoves

June 2024

June is busy, from celebrating Pride to thanking our volunteers in Volunteers Week to adventurous activities outside. 

  • Scout Heroes: Nominate and Celebrate!
  • Be the Lead at WSJ Poland 2027!
  • Save the Date: Annual General Meeting
  • Badge-Worthy Survival Skills Unleashed!

May 2024

Our summer programmes are now in full swing, with exciting camps and adventurous expeditions underway.

  • Two exciting roles open on our County Board of Trustees!
  • Empowering volunteers with practical skills.
  • Strategy & Evolution: Volunteers Needed.
  • Introducing GARGOYLE

April 2024

As we prepare for the summer term, in this edition, a message from Carole (Lead Volunteer) plus:

  • Inside the Scouts Membership Subscriptions
  • Coronation Medal Honours for Lily, Alex, & Rhys!
  • Scouts Speak Up 2024
  • Pips Llamas Support at British Shooting Final

January 2024

As we prepare to start for a new year, in this edition, a message from Carole (Lead Volunteer) plus:

  • Gloucester Gang Show 2024
  • Essex International Jamboree 2024
  • Census 2024 – OSM Aggregator
  • Madagascar 2025 Expedition

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