Cambridgeshire Scouts

County News

News Stories from 2007:

01.12.2007 - Autumn of Adventure for Cambridge Beavers
21.10.2007 - Scout Gather for Top Awards 2007
10.08.2007 - Jamboree Diaries
08.08.2007 - Jamboree Joy for Day Visitors
01.08.2007 - Scouting Sunrise
15.07.2007 - Beavers 'Go Global' with Beaveree 2007
10.06.2007 - Ely Beavers show off their Cycling Skills
28.05.2007 - Centenary Camps - Soggy Scouts Celebrate in Style
23.04.2007 - Scouts in busy St George's Weekend
22.04.2007 - Peterborough Scouts Get "Freedom of the City"
07.04.2007 - Scouts cheer Histon FC's Promotion Push
28.03.2007 - Beavers Unite for Easter Adventure
25.02.2007 - Founders Day - A Service to Remember
24.02.2007 - Cromwell Crafts "Wow" Public
01.02.2007 - Centenary Beaver Scout News
10.01.2007 - The Scout Association Report on Young People
01.01.2007 - 2007: A New Century Dawns!

Autumn of Adventure for Cambridge Beavers

Beavers in Cambridge have celebrated the end of the Centenary with an Autumn packed full of adventure. Between September and December, the beavers have been given various opportunities to take part in events all over the city. Read the full story here

Scouts Gather for Top Awards 2007

More than 150 Scouts from across the county gathered at the Duxford War Museum in October to receive a Cambridgeshire Top Award from the county's Lord Lieutenant, Hugh Duberley. And in honour of their achievements, Duxford provided all recipients with free entry to the site, making it a great day out for the family! Read the full story here

Jamboree Diaries

The biggest event in the history of Scouting has finally come to an end. As 40,000 scouts from across the globe prepare to depart Hylands Park for home, we caught up with a few of the local participants to learn more about their 21st World Scout Jamboree experience over the last 12 days. Read the full story here

Scouting Sunrise

On August 1st, Cambridgeshire Scouts joined over 28 million scouts worldwide to celebrate the 100th Anniversary since the founding of the Scouting movement exactly 100 years ago. Across the county at 8am, scouts past and present have been gathering for special Sunrise Ceremonies and promise renewals to see in the second century of Scouting. Read the full story here

Jamboree Joy for Day Visitors

With 40,000 Scouts attending the World Scout Jamboree from across the globe, some saw it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity not to be missed. For all those unable to attend the Jamboree for the full 12-day stint, the Scout Association offered Day Visitor tickets which gave exclusive access to certain areas of the site. Click here to find out what Cambridgeshire Day Visitors had to say about the 21st World Scout Jamboree.

Prince marks Scouting's Centenary

Prince William has opened the 21st World Scout Jamboree, marking the 100th anniversary of the movement's founding. He was cheered by hundreds of children as he arrived by helicopter and was presented with a traditional neckerchief commemorating the jamboree, which he hooked over his neck. Read the full story here

Beavers 'Go Global' with Beaveree 2007!

680 Beaver Scouts from across Cambridgeshire have gathered at Cottenham Village College for the biennial County Beaver Jamboree. Beaveree 2007, the biggest event of any single section in the county, gave Beavers an opportunity to celebrate 'International Customs and Cultures' in a variety of ways and was held in conjunction with the Centenary of Scouting. Read the full story here

Ely Beavers show off their Cycling Skills!

Beaver Scouts from across Ely District gathered at Witchford Village College over the weekend for the annual District Beaver Cyclo-cross. Split into small groups, their task was to complete a number of cycling challenges, ranging from simple slaloms to more advanced bicycle skills. So what exactly did the Beavers do and how did they get on? Read the full story here

Centenary Camps: Soggy Scouts Celebrate in Style!

Poor weather may have cursed the Bank Holiday weekend but it failed to dampen the spirits of over 2000 scouts as they celebrated the centenary with 4 giant camps across the county. The rain couldn't stop the scouts partying their way through a great range of activities and County Commissioner, Richard Hames, was on hand to cheer them on. Read stories from the camps here.

Peterborough Scouts Get "Freedom of the City"

Peterborough Scouts have become the first in Britain to receive the "Freedom of the City" accolade. Around 800 Scouts from Nene and Medehamstede Districts joined together at Peterborough Cathedral to be presented with the official Freedom scroll by Mayor Michael Burton. Special Guests included the Lord Lieutenant and former Chief Scout, George Purdy. Read the full story here

Scouts in busy St George's Weekend

Up and down the county, scouts of all ages have been taking part in numerous activities to celebrate St George's Day. It's also been a busy weekend for Cambridgeshire Scouting with 4 radio interviews, Peterborough's "Freedom of the City" and a Cambridge Scout receiving an award from the Queen. So what took place where you live? Read the full story here.

Scouts cheer Histon FC's Promotion Push

Over 100 Scouts and scout parents from across the county gathered at the Glass World Stadium to cheer on Histon Football Club as they push for promotion to the Nationwide Conference. To celebrate 10 years of winning ways, Histon FC gave the lucky scouts free entry to the match against Bognor Regis in recognition of the special 100 years of scouting success! Read the full story here

Beavers Unite for Easter Adventure

Around 80 Beaver Scouts from Cambridge and Granta Districts have run wild at Abington Campsite in search of some specially donated Easter Eggs. The event, sponsored by 'Russells Estate Agents' saw 100 Boxed Easter Eggs hidden all over the site, hanging and hiding in plastic bags. It was the job of the Beavers to work in small groups and collect as many as they could. Read the full story here

Founders Day - A Service to Remember!

It was all flags flying as more than 500 Scouts and Guides from past and present gathered at Ely Cathedral to mark the County's Founders Day Celebrations. Guests were treated to a special service of hymns and readings, notably by the Lord Lieutenant and the Cambridgeshire World Jamboree Contingent (aka. Unit 11). Read the full story here

Cromwell Crafts "Wow" Public

Creative Beaver Scouts from Cromwell District gather in St Ives for their annual Handicraft Competition. There were 5 categories to choose from, and over 100 Beavers took part in the weeks building up to the event. Now it's time for the judging and public exhibition! Read the full story here

On Sunday 15th July 2007, Beaver Scouts from across Cambridgeshire will have a chance to take part in an amazing day of international based activities at Cottenham Village College. An Information Pack with details about the Beaveree 2007 has been sent to every colony in the county. If your colony has not received an Information Pack by 1st March 2007, please contact Sue Best

The Scout Association Report on Young People

The Scout Association has unveiled a groundbreaking report on how young people feel about life in the modern world. For the first time, research released by The Scout Association has revealed a truthful and modern representation of what motivates young people in the UK today. The findings indicate that UK teenagers are more confident, respectful and caring about the world they live in than many of the stereotypes commonly applied to them.

Read the full Report here

In Cambridgeshire, we are promising a 365 day long party which begins on 1st January 2007 when we become a fully coeducational youth movement. This decision to open to girls will formalise what I know has been normal practice for most Scout Groups in Cambridgeshire for a number of years. The Jamboree is at the heart of the Centenary celebrations and the theme of "One World, One Promise" captures the aspirations and hopes of young people for the future. We are very excited to be sending a Unit of 36 young people to represent Cambridgeshire and participate in this experience of a lifetime. Finally, I am really looking forward to meeting many of you during 2007 at Centenary events such as Founders Day in February, the National Camping Weekend in May and Scouting's Sunrise on 1st August 2007. Happy New Year and here's to our new Century Richard Hames, County Commissioner