CMAT Rock Climbing/Abseiling & Off-road Biking - April 2019

Rock Climbing event based at Glenbrook Activity Centre
Sat April 27rd to Sun April 28th 2019 (arriving Fri night 26th)

For Scouts (minimum age 11 years at 01/04/2019) Explorer Scouts, Network and Leaders, Assistant Leaders, Section/Unit Assistants and other approved adults.

Scouts should ideally be accompanied by a Troop Leader or approved adult. There are a limited number of places available to unaccompanied Scouts and bookings will be accepted at the discretion of the organizing Team.

The activities on offer will be hill walking and rock climbing/abseiling and off-road biking; the activity level will be tailored to the ability and experience of those attending.

For full details - please download the Word application form available at the CMAT Activities page or the Calendar entry.

S.A.I.D Workshop

Would you like some support and useable strategies for providing reasonable adjustments for the young people your sections?

If you would like to join us and develop opportunities for your young people, then please come along to a session being run by the S.A.I.D Team from Scout HQ.

The SAID Team are a group of specialist advisers with expertise in ensuring scouting provision is inclusive, accessible and as diverse as the communities in which we live.

The team will be on hand with workshops to equip adult volunteers in Scouting with practical skills, knowledge and confidence to support inclusive Scouting on Saturday 9th March, 8.45am - 12pm at The Blackbourne Community Centre, Elmswell, IP30 9GY.

Due to likely high demand, please confirm you will be attending via Keri John at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - thank you

SAID Workshop

Gone Home: Howard Shedden

Howard Shedden passed away in Bury St Edmunds hospital on Sunday morning. He was active in the Sudbury district as ADC Scouts and at County level, was a trainer passing on his pioneering skills. His cremation will be at Bury St Edmunds crematorium on Monday 18th March at 13:30

Orwell Challenge 2019

You may like to take part in the Orwell Challenge 2019 as part of any group fund-raising activities.  If you register before the end of February, you can take advantage of a discount.  The attached leaflet contains all the information.

Water Activities for 2019

The Water Activities programme has been updated on the Activities page to include an Aquatic First Aid course which is suitable for BCU and other water/activity instructors available in March & April. Click on the link to get to the page and download the updated programme. The Calendar has also been updated.

Summer Cruise 2019

Suffolk Scouts Water Activities Team are again running a Summer Cruise in 2019. We will be sailing from Southampton to the Channel Isles and back from 17^th to 24^th Aug in the 49’ Sail Training Yacht ‘Offshore Scout’.

This is open to members of any section, male or female, no experience necessary.  Priority booking will be given to Scouts & Explorers but we need to fill the boat so all applications are welcome.

For more information and booking, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - more details in the flyer below

WSJ 2019 - IST recruiting !

The UK Contingent is already home to 700 International Service Team (IST) comprising Scout and Guide Leaders from across the UK. If you will be 18 by the time of the Jamboree, then you can apply to join the IST.

The Contingent is looking to recruit hard working individuals who are commited to delivering an amazing Jamboree for young people from across the world. Being part of the IST is a fantastic opportunity for you to work in a multinational team, use your skills, talent and knowledge in a new and environment.

We hope that all IST can gain new experiences and share nww skills when they return home!  Click on the link below for more info and how to join up before 17th Feb.

WSJ IST Recruitment Link