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Founders Day
is celebrated by the Scouting movement on February 22nd to
commemorate the birthdays of Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Olave:
- Robert Baden-Powell: The founder of Scouting,
born in 1857
- Olave Baden-Powell: The first Chief Girl
Guide, born in 1889
On Founders
Day, Scouts and Guides: Renew their promises, Reflect on Scouting's
values, and Consider how Scouting's values apply to the modern world
Founders Day
is celebrated by the Scouting movement on February 22nd to
commemorate the birthdays of Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Olave:
- Robert Baden-Powell: The founder of Scouting,
born in 1857
- Olave Baden-Powell: The first Chief Girl
Guide, born in 1889
On Founders
Day, Scouts and Guides: Renew their promises, Reflect on Scouting's
values, and Consider how Scouting's values apply to the modern world
It was a bitterly cold evening, on Saturday
11th January 2025, when Twenty Members and their partners from our local
"District Active Support Unit" (DAS), together with some District
Leaders, ventured out to The Bay Horse Inn at Rainton, near Ripon, for their
Annual DAS Dinner.
This year, due to a General Scouting
Re-organisation in the UK, sees the disbanding of all local DAS Units - so it
was to be the LAST SUPPER of its kind!!
After the Meal, and lots of Banter, our
Outgoing Active Support Manager, Anne Collins, thanked all THIRTY PLUS D.A.S. members for ALL the work they, and their predecessors, had put in on behalf of
the Scout District over the 30+ years since being formed. This was first as a “District
Scout Fellowship” and more latterly (after a name change) as a “District Active Support Unit”
It is pleasing to note that the Unit also had
an amazing SEVEN Silver Wolf Holders (Scouting’s Highest Award) in its
membership on disbandment! In strict alphabetical order they are - Ian Bardon,
Peter Bardon, Mike Collins, Eric Fell, Steve Hall, Ian Hick, and John McGrath.
Albeit the end of DAS as an Active Unit, many
of the Ex-DAS members WILL be continuing to work with individual Scout Groups
and with the District as Leaders, Helpers, Volunteers and Trustees, as and when
required.
Thus, I’m sure, Scouting will continue from
“strength to strength” in the future, both in this District and
over the whole UK!!
It was a bitterly cold evening, on Saturday 11th January 2025, when Twenty Members and their partners from our local "District Active Support Unit" (DAS), together with some District Leaders, ventured out to The Bay Horse Inn at Rainton, near Ripon, for their Annual DAS Dinner.
This year, due to a General Scouting Re-organisation in the UK, sees the disbanding of all local DAS Units - so it was to be the LAST SUPPER of its kind!!
After the Meal, and lots of Banter, our Outgoing Active Support Manager, Anne Collins, thanked all THIRTY PLUS D.A.S. members for ALL the work they, and their predecessors, had put in on behalf of the Scout District over the 30+ years since being formed. This was first as a “District Scout Fellowship” and more latterly (after a name change) as a “District Active Support Unit”
It is pleasing to note that the Unit also had an amazing SEVEN Silver Wolf Holders (Scouting’s Highest Award) in its membership on disbandment! In strict alphabetical order they are - Ian Bardon, Peter Bardon, Mike Collins, Eric Fell, Steve Hall, Ian Hick, and John McGrath.
Albeit the end of DAS as an Active Unit, many of the Ex-DAS members WILL be continuing to work with individual Scout Groups and with the District as Leaders, Helpers, Volunteers and Trustees, as and when required.
Thus, I’m sure, Scouting will continue from
“strength to strength” in the future, both in this District and
over the whole UK!!
Volunteering can be a brilliant way to boost your mental
wellbeing. It’s a great feeling knowing you’re helping young people get skills
for life, and you might even learn a lot about yourself along the way.
Scouts can make you feel good in other ways too. We’ll
guide you to an opportunity where you’ll:
- Make
friends and meet people
- Try
new things and challenge yourself
- Get
outdoors and get stuck in
- Positively
impact your community
- Create
vital opportunities for young people
- Make
memories that’ll last a lifetime
If you can only occasionally help, that’s OK. Whether you’d
like to be an activity planner, tea-maker or craft creator, we appreciate any
time you can spare.
To VOLUNTEER just use the CONTACT tab on the front page of
this website.
"Coronation Hall" at Milby, Boroughbridge, was the venue for this year's District Christmas Event which was run by 1st Topcliffe Scout Group and held on the evening of Friday 6th December 2024 from 6pm to 9pm.
By 6pm the Hall was packed with SQUIRREL SCOUTS, CUB SCOUTS, SCOUTS, EXPLORER SCOUTS, NETWORK SCOUTS AND LEADERS + ADULTS from most of the Groups in the District, all of whom had got together to celebrate Christmas, once again!
There was singing and laughter and cheerful banter throughout the whole evening and thanks must go to ALL who organised the event and ALL who participated! It was a ROUSING start to Christmas and everyone is now looking forward to 2025 and all that it brings to the members in our Scout District.
We wish ALL our readers a very Happy Christmas and all the very best for the New Year!!
As most of you will already know, "Scouting is a Global Youth Movement that builds friendships, experiences, and skills for life, shaping young people's futures as active citizens. More than 500 million young people and adults have joined and experienced the power of Scouting's non-formal education since it was founded in 1907.
Since then, the Scout Movement has continued to grow and is now active in 176 National Scout Organizations. Today, over 57 million young people, supported by millions of dedicated volunteers, take part in Scouting activities and events worldwide".
His Majesty King Charles III became Scouts' Patron in June 2024.
The King continues a long tradition of the Monarch giving their Patronage, dating back to 1912. This was when Scouts was granted its Royal Charter and HM George V became our first Patron.
Before His Majesty King Charles III, the post was previously held by Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the duration of her 70-year reign.
A champion for young people.
Patronages typically reflect the interests of the member of the Royal Family involved.
Over many years, HM King Charles III has consistently championed young people across a range of charities, including Scouts and The Prince’s Trust.
Find out all you need to know about Scouting
in North Yorkshire on the County Website
Did You Know?
Ripon and District Scouts operate EIGHT scout groups around the district:- ONE in Boroughbridge
- ONE in Masham
- ONE in Knayton
- ONE in Sowerby
- ONE in Thirsk
- ONE in Topcliffe
- TWO in Ripon City itself
- PLUS THREE District Explorer Units
- PLUS a District Active Support Unit
THE SCOUT ASSOCIATION offers adventure and activity to almost 400,000 young people across the UK.
THE MOVEMENT is the largest co-educational youth organisation in the world, with over 28 million Members in 216 countries and territories.
Scouting has opportunities for almost ALL age ranges