Record Growth for Scouting in Abingdon, Didcot and Surrounding Villages

Thames Ridge Scouts – Growth Champions Oxfordshire Scouts have recorded another year of growth according to the latest annual membership figures released this month.  Thames Ridge Scout District has enjoyed another year of growth,  increasing the number of youth members from 1044 to 1147 and achieving a Growth Champions award from the Scout County.  All […]

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Thames Ridge District Conference 2018 – Sunday 14th October

This exciting new event is a chance for all adults in Thames Ridge Scouts to get together to meet other volunteers in Scouting, to learn from them and to share ideas. The morning session will be focused on Group Executive members, looking at your responsibilities as a Trustee (including GDPR) and providing an opportunity for faciliated […]

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Knights and Dragons Raided Abingdon to Celebrate St George’s Day

Abingdon Invaded by 420 Scouts Abingdon found itself invaded by Dragons on Sunday the 22nd of April for the local Scouts to celebrate St George’s the Patron Saint of Scouting. Some 420 young people aged 6-25 were challenged to get to Abingdon in an unusual way and arrived on foot, by boat, by bus, by […]

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District Cross Country – 14th May at Youlbury

Thames Ridge Scout Active Support Unit are pleased to announce that the District Cross Country Event will be held on Monday 14th May 2018 at Youlbury Scout Camp. Entry fee: £1 per runner (payable at ‘Booking-In’ point) Race Times:  Beaver Scouts …. 6.30pm (Book in 6.00 to 6.15pm) Cub Scouts ……… 7.00pm (Book in 6.30 […]

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We have more volunteers than ever… but we still need more!

Scouting now has the largest number of volunteers than we’ve had in our entire history! The annual Census figures are out and show us that there’s an incredible amount of volunteers in Scouting, but that with a sky-high waiting list for young people, we still need more. Here’s a snapshot of the top facts and […]

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