Rebecca Lincoln, lead volunteer for 2nd Acomb Scout Group has been recognised in the York Community Pride Awards as Volunteer of the Year. As well as volunteering at her group since 2011, Rebecca also supports the District and County, most…
Photography Competition
Our County Creative Activities Team is running another photographic competition for all members ofScouting and Guiding within North Yorkshire. The theme is ‘The Great Outdoors’. Send your best photograph to creative@nys.org.uk by the end of September 2023.
Dringhouses Scouts have summer adventure
Dringhouses Explorer Scouts travelled to Northern Ireland for an epic summer camp. They had a go at crazy golf, played Belfast Bingo and a trip to the zoo. They also had a go at caving, archery, climbing and having a…
Scouts from York embark on a 5600-mile trip to South Korea for a once in a lifetime cultural experience
Today, 19 Scouts from York arrived at Manchester Airport to begin their journey to South Korea. The Jamboree which is held every 4 years by a different host nation, will see Scouts from 170 different countries uniting in South Korea…
Recognition for collaboration with GirlGuiding
Nigel White and Nathan Bargate received Thanks badges from Girlguiding North Yorkshire South for their support in organising joint events between local Scouts and Girl Guides. Over the past year this has included an Engineering Team Challenge at York University…
York Scouts off to Korea
Our District Lead Volunteer met up with young people from our District preparing to go to Korea at the end of July. They will be part of the North Yorkshire contingent camping with over 40,000 other Scouts at the World…
York Scouts in Big Paddle Clean Up
All Scouts promise to help other people so both young Scouts and adult volunteers make a difference in local communities all year long. On 11th June 1st Clifton (York) Sea Scouts joined forces with York Canoe Club to take part…
The Big Help Out
All Scouts promise to help other people so both young Scouts and adult volunteers make a difference in local communities all year long. To celebrate the Coronation, Scouts nationally led The Big Help Out, a national day of volunteering, on…
Scout from Heslington supported HRH King Charles III at Coronation
Nung Sirisot, 19 year old Scout made her way to Westminster Abbey to support the Coronation, where HRH King Charles III was officially crowned on May 6th. Nung, who is part of Heslington Scout Group, and 400 other Scouts headed…
Trees for Future Generations
Copmanthorpe Scouts teamed up with their local Parish Council to plant new cherry trees. The village is famous for their lovely cherry blossoms, and the project extends this for many years to come.
