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…
Beavers & Squirrels Teddy Bears Picnic 2025
On the 17th of May 2025, Carmarthenshire Area Scouts held their first-ever Teddy Bear Picnic for both Beavers and Squirrels at Carmarthen Showground. The weather was on our side, and we had over 100 young members attending, along with their…
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,…
All Wales Explorer Scout Experience 25
Get set for Awesome ’25, an all-new event for Welsh Explorers. Join us for an action-packed weekend where you’ll enjoy freedom at the Glan Usk Estate in Bannau Brycheiniog and meet new friends from across Wales Awesome is going to…
All Wales Cub Fun Day 2025
1,400 Scouts 100 activities 4 themed zones 1 action-packed day! All Wales Cub Fun Day is back for 2025, taking place on Saturday 7 June 2025 – and bookings go live on Saturday 18 January at midday. Following 2023’s sell-out event, Cub…
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….
Dwayne Fields becomes the new UK Chief Scout
We’re excited to announce that Dwayne Fields, adventurer and TV presenter, is the UK’s new Chief Scout Dwayne’s been appointed as our 11th Chief Scout to lead our half a million young people and adult volunteers for his values, commitment to…
In Memorium – Mr Ralph Stephens
Carmarthenshire Area is sad to announce the passing of Mr Ralph Stephens on the 6th of July. Ralph was an active member of Scouting for over 50 years, holding many roles within Carmarthenshire. Latterly the role of Group Treasurer at…
