Across Carmarthenshire, Scouts and Leaders celebrated the Welsh patron saint, St David. Welshcakes were made and devoured. Traditional Welsh dances were taught, daffodils created and posters made. 5th Carmarthen Squirrels coloured in St David’s Day images and put them up…
Carmarthenshire Scouts Support Poppy Appeal and Honour the Fallen at Remembrance Parades
Scouts from across Carmarthenshire have once again shown their commitment to community service and remembrance by supporting the Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal and taking part in Remembrance Sunday parades throughout the county. From Llanelli to Llandovery, Beavers, Cubs,…
Introducing Our New Lead Volunteer for Carmarthenshire – Andrew Kelleher
My name is Andrew Kelleher, and I am proud to have been appointed as the Lead Volunteer for Carmarthenshire Scouts. Scouting has been a huge part of my life for the past 15 years, during which I’ve had the privilege…
Carmarthenshire Ghostbusting Scout leaders hit the road for 2,000-mile fundraising rally to Prague
Four Scout leaders from Carmarthenshire are gearing up for the challenge of a lifetime by taking on a 2,000-mile road trip across Europe, all to raise money for the Hywel Dda Chemotherapy Unit at Glangwili Hospital. On Wednesday, 17 September,…
In Memorium – Mr Danny Barett
It’s with sadness that I inform you of the passing of Danny Barrett. Assistant Explorer Leader at Merlins. Most will remember Danny for his passion for outdoors and outdoor skills and he has supported so many young people in Carmarthenshire….
Area Lead to be new Chief Volunteer for Wales
Following a successful search process across Wales, UK Chief Volunteer Carl Hankinson Has announced the appointment of Jon Williams as the new Chief Volunteer of Wales. “I’m excited to appoint Jon Williams to our UK Leadership Team as Chief Volunteer…
Ramadan 2025
Friday 28th February or 1st March (depending on the sighting of the moon) will be the start of Ramadan Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide. It is a month of fasting,…
ScoutsCymru Democracy Challenge Badge – Free Online Training
If you’re a leader considering running the ScoutsCymru Democracy Challenge Badge with your section, we’d love to invite you to a free training session which will give you the tools needed to deliver the badge. Working in partnership with The Politics…
World Mental Health Day
10 October is World Mental Health Day, so here’s a list of our favourite activities to help us look after our mental health and wellbeing. At Scouts, we know looking after our mental health is just as important as looking…
Awards a Plenty
This morning, we woke up and reflected on the brilliant event held yesterday, which recognised the young people who had gained their top awards in scouting. Lots of hard work goes into these awards and you all worked so hard….
