Entries by Plan B

Cubs 100 Promise Party Invitation

Millions of Cubs have made their Promise over the last 100 years. Now we would like every Cub to renew their Promise together…. We are inviting Cubs from Packs across Cole Valley South to come together to celebrate Cubs100 with an evening of fun and games and to renew their Cubs Promise as a District, […]

Places in Explorer Scout Units

We have now put information regarding when and where our Explorer Scout Units operate on our District website. The location and evenings for each of the units can be found at www.colevalleysouth.org.uk/explorers David Harris, District Explorer Scout Commissioner can help with places and links to Explorers when Scouts are turning 14. Please contact David (david.harris@colevalleysouth.org.uk) […]

Christmas Service 2016

This year’s Christmas Service will be taking place on Sunday, 27th November 2016 at St Nicolas’ Church, The Green, Kings Norton, West Midlands, B38 8RU – 2.45pm for a 3pm start lasting no more than one hour. Youth members as well as all adults involved with Scouting are welcome to attend. Parents are more than welcome […]

Six Summits Challenge 2017 (April 29th – May 1st)

The Six Summits Challenge is a walking based, 36 mile expedition, held across the Shropshire hills for Scouts and Explorers. The event is held annually over the Bank Holiday weekend at the start of May(3 days) and will see the young people starting the expedition on the Welsh border, camping for two nights and finishing […]

Scouts and guides provide ‘mental health boost for life’

People who were in the scouts or guides in childhood have better mental health in later life, a study suggests. Analysis of a study of 10,000 people found ex-members were 15% less likely than other adults to suffer anxiety or mood disorders at the age of 50. Researchers believe it could be the lessons in […]

Bookings now open for Cubs ThinkTank Sleepover

Dear CSLs, ACSLs and GSLs, Bookings are now open for the District Cubs Sleepover at the ThinkTank Science Museum on Friday 3rd February 2017. Exact timings and arrangements will be confirmed closer to the event. Please contact me for a booking form. All young people and adults attending the sleepover need to pay the £25 […]

Beavers ThinkTank Sleepover Update

The district team have been busy finalising the programme for the Beaver Sleepover on the 9th December. We are pleased to announce the theme to be SPACE.  All Beavers attending will cover everything they need to get their space badge. They will learn about Tim Peake’s mission to the ISS.  Build their own rockets and […]

New Appointments in Cole Valley South

Dear All, I am pleased to be able to confirm the following new appointments to the District Team; District Youth Commissioner – Sophie Bourne (sophie.bourne@colevalleysouth.org.uk) Sophie Bourne joins the team as our first District Youth Commissioner. Sophie’s main task will be to pull together the District’s strategy to ensure that young people in Cole Valley […]

Think tank Science Museum Sleepovers

We are delighted to announce the dates for our upcoming District Sleepovers for Beavers and Cubs at the ThinkTank, Birmingham Science Museum, for what will be an unforgettable experience, exploring the museum at night and sleeping among the exhibits!! Beavers – Sleepover will take place on Friday 9th December 2016. Cubs – Sleepover will take […]

Could you be the first CVS District Youth Commissioner?

Birmingham County Scouts are looking for six District Youth Commissioners, who will be aged between 18 & 25, who can make a difference on the scouting experience of young people in their districts. District Youth Commissioners will work with their District Commissioner, and the County Youth Commissioners to ensure Youth Led scouting is delivered to […]