Greater London South West Scout County (GLSW)

Welcome

Welcome to the Greater London South West County Scout web site.

The Scout County of Greater London South West (GLSW) stretches from Sanderstead in the South East to Hampton and Whitton in the North West, a distance of only fifteen miles. Within this area there is a membership of nearly 10,000 young people and their leaders, plus a large number of specialist instructors, parents and supporters.

Would you or a young person you are responsible for like to be part of the Scouting adventure? Complete our on-line form (for use by both adults and young people, boys and girls) and we will send you further information.

What’s new...

Already some 25-30 Explorer Scouts from three districts have applied to join the County Explorer Scout Expedition to Sweden in 2011. The expedition dates – shortly to be confirmed as July 25th to August 5th – overlap with the World Jamboree. Indeed, we will be visiting the WSJ site at Rinkaby during our stay.

In September the flights will be booked, and this effectively will be the last opportunity for any Explorer in GLSW who wants to take part. To secure a place we will need a cheque for £150 made payable to GLSW County Scout Council by Saturday 11th September. A further amount – most probably £50 – will be required by 31st October. This will include payment for the training camp to be held at Bentley Copse over the weekend of November 19th to 21st.

Steve Callan (ACC, Explorer Scouts) and Chris Dean (Deputy CC Programme) will be visiting the campsite in Sweden in October, and will report to participants at the training weekend. Further events and fundraisers are planned in the run-up to the expedition. There are still some places available, but the deadline is fast approaching and it is decision time! Further details and an online application form on the website. (7th August 2010)
The 2010 Sussex Downsman Hike will be held on 2nd October on the South Downs. The Hike is organised principally for the Scout and Guide Associations of East and West Sussex with sections for Scouts, Explorer Scouts, Scout Network and Leaders, but with an open invitation to Scout and Guide Groups throughout Great Britain. (7th August 2010)
GLSW County is arranging another Wild Country Residential Training Course for those working towards their Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold and Queen’s Scout Award expeditions. The course will take place from 24th October to 28th October 2010 inclusive (during half-term) in the Derbyshire Peak District (Dark Peak). Please apply using the online form. (23rd March 2010)
GLSW Explorer Events this year include the GLSW Explorer Challenge 2010, Scarefest and the GLSW Explorer Hidden London Treasure Hunt. (9th May 2010)

Yr Hen Neuadd in Bethesda

We have a special section on the County’s training base, Yr Hen Neuadd, in Bethesda, North Wales, perfect for visiting Snowdonia. New and updated pages give you ideas for the range of activities available using Yr Hen Neuadd as a base. NEW ADDITION – the Bethesda Blog page.
Latest addition: Pictures from the recent Explorer Scouts’ Weekend.

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You can now subscribe to the GLSW mailing list service. Being a subscriber ensures that any County mailings will be sent to you directly via e-mail. No need to wait for the information to “cascade” down to you.

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