Make the World Scout Centre your next adventure! While Gilwell Reunion may be over, if you’re looking for your next adventure, why not consider the Kandersteg International Scout Centre (KISC) in Switzerland? As the only World Scout Centre and being…
Penguins, attention! Penguins, read!
A true menagerie of creatures came out of the gutters for the traditional Saturday night campfire this year. From flies to penguins and even the occasional brontosaurus (with a swishy tail) it was certainly a night to remember. Of course,…
Roverway: North of the Ordinary
After a rather eventful summer, what’s next for the UK Contingent team? Roverway! Yes that’s right, we’re off to Stavanger, Norway with our biggest Roverway contingent ever – 550 participants aged 16-22 and over 100 IST travelling together for 11…
Bowing out quietly
Working away quietly, unacknowledged by many visitors to Gilwell Park but essential to all those who know him, Asa leaves Scout Adventures on Monday for new adventures. After 17 and a half years as Head of Scout Adventures, and Scout…
Make your own adventure
On Saturday afternoon Gilwell Reunion welcomed Mahroof Malik was the guest speaker, he shared his early experiences of the outdoors and challenged everyone to have their own adventure. Recently appointed as a Scout Adventurer, his energy and enthusiasm for adventure…
Just Plane Sailing
It was on June 10th, just before her 86th birthday, that Gill Clay – granddaughter of our founder – undertook her maiden flight. Standing on top of the plane. Yes Gill, inspired by her sister in law’s mother, decided to…
The Scout Association AGM
The AGM of The Scout Association took place today at Gilwell Park. Before the formal business began, the Trustees, delegates and invited guests received an update on the progress The Scouts have made over the past year in growth and…
25th World Scout Jamboree Attendees Come Together
Most would agree that the 25th World Scout Jamboree attendees had a unique and challenging summer. On the buffalo lawn this morning, many of them had the chance to come together and talk. Liz Walker, UK Contingent Leader, introduced the…
Climate Conscious Scouting
A new stand for Gilwell Reunion 2023 is the Climate Conscious Scouting stand which is in the Programme Zone on the Training Ground. The stand is all about supporting leaders to feel confident to speak to young people about climate…
What’s On Saturday
Good morning Campers and visitors! Gilwell Reunion is abuzz with activity this morning as everyone prepares for the day ahead. But what to do with your time? If The Scouts AGM doesn’t take your fancy there is plenty on offer….
Welcome to Gilwell Reunion 2023!
Gilwell Reunion 2023 – the largest Reunion for 5 year – officially kicked off this evening on The Training Ground. Matt Hyde, CEO for The Scouts, was up first, asking us all to “gather nearer” and use our phone torches…
Reunion Express Live! for 2023!
We are looking forward to bringing you all the news from the 2023 Gilwell Reunion in Reunion Express Live! You can get a taste of what’s to come from the 20 page 2022 summary edition on Issu
