@sonianexplorers attended the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Celebration held last night at the British Residence, Belgium. One of our Gold Award Holders was invited to give a speech at the event and we were very much honoured to be there. British Ambassador, Anne Sherriff, suggested a relaxed photo together after all the formalities! 4 Gold, 5 Silver and 3 Bronze in 2023-2024! Massive congratulations to all! Although some of our Award holders could not make it, they were very much in our thoughts!

Collect the Whale - Collection 1: A whopping 9.15 kg in 1 hour! @sonianexplorers started the Collect the Whale project, supporting Paris Explorers on 01 October. We split ourselves into 2 teams and went in opposite directions, from McDonald's in WL to Butte du Lion and back. You'd be surprised at how much McDonald's litter you can find on the way! We also found a full lighter, a cushion, used diapers, tins of food, a full milk carton and many more interesting items!

🐿️ Squirrels’ investiture day 🐿️ our new @praguescouts Squirrels made the promise and were invested today. Rainy weather couldn’t stop their excitement! After the ceremony, we hopped onto the universe theme and talked/sang about planets. We became astronauts in the end and colored own outfits. And of course we couldn’t miss delicious Squirrel cookies to celebrate today 😋

Abu Dhabi Explorers night kayaking at the Louvre followed by investitures of 4 new members and 6 Scouts moving on renewing promise #skilsforlife #abudhabiscouts

📣📣 Volunteer vacancy alert 📣📣 📣📣 Camp Leads for Kent International Jamboree📣📣 Attending an international Scout Jamboree is a transformative experience that combines adventure, learning, and cultural exchange, helping Scouts develop into well-rounded individuals with a strong sense of belonging and the ability to work in teams. We're excited to welcome applications for volunteers to apply for the roles of Camp Lead and Deputy Camp Lead for our contingent to the 2025 @kentjamboree. Find out more at the link in our bio

Great representation from BSO at the British Embassy in Madrid as the Royal British Legion launched their Poppy Day appeal 2024. Well done to Catherine Fenton and the @1stmadridscouts for achieving recognition for the amount of their donation from last year. Amazing community engagement with John Pearce and the team from 1st Majadahonda Scout Group along with @southern_europe_bso DLV Kenny Lee. #SkillsforLife #1stMadrid #1stMajadahonda

BSO scouting community in @omanbsoscouts is growing strong with new Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, and adult volunteers being invested this week. #skillsforlife #bso #britishscouts #britishscoutsoverseas #1stomanscouts #1stomanscoutgroup

@praguescouts Squirrels launched the rockets 🚀 we learned about the space and watched videos of real rockets. We tried our own rockets and let them fly to the moon!

Paris Explorers attended (+ competed in) a pioneering competition camp in Belgium at the weekend. Everyone learnt a lot from the experts attending and had a good time.

Oman Explorers are back and already outside cooking up a storm! #omanbsoscouts #britishscoutsoverseas #britishscoutingoverseas #SkillsForLife #omanexplorers

Fantastic weekend bringing the @southern_europe_bso leadership team together to develop how we can further improve the fantastic scouting taking place across the district. We were also delighted to join @1stmadridscouts for their activities as well. #skillsforlife #ukscouts

A group of @brussels_explorers completed the Arnhem Airbourne march this weekend, this annual commemorative 15km hike was extra special this year being the 80th anniversary of the battle.

🌟🌟🌟 Opportunities to Join Team BSO 🌟🌟🌟 🌟🌟 Vacancy BSO Support Team Lead 🌟🌟 🌟 Vacancy BSO Programme Team Lead 🌟 Only 1 week left to apply for our Area Team lead roles. Could you help lead and develop our Programme or Support Teams to provide important leadership and support for our members? Find out more at the link in our bio

We were delighted to have Yasma, Alistair, Atreus, Dominique and Gabby take part in the Chief Scout Handover event on Thursday to welcome our new Chief Scout @dwaynefields

The first session for 1st The Hague Scouts after the summer holiday was a night of fun bowling and reconnecting with each other.

Brussels Explorers are out selling cakes, cookies, lemonade and fruit slices today at the street market. Raising money for a homeless center as part of the scouts million hands project.

Congratulations to Brad and Becca on completing their woodbadge training, with their woodbadge presentations at today’s AGM.

Come along to the international tent and take a guess where we have a BSO group in the world at the @britishscoutingoverseas stand. #SkillsForLife

We hope everyone attending the 98th Gilwell Reunion has an amazing time! It's going to be a great weekend, filled with programme idea sharing, developing new skills, learning about available support and a brilliant opportunity to spend time with other volunteers. Come and visit us in the International tent from 10am today to find out a bit more about BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY

🌟🌟 Opportunity to Join Team BSO 🌟 🌟 Vacancy BSO Support Team Lead 🌟 Now is an exciting time to be involved in Scouting, as we develop our Skills for Life strategy, to prepare better futures and deliver skills for life to young people who want to access scouting. The Support Lead volunteer role is an important appointment within BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY (BSO), responsible for providing inspirational and effective leadership of our Support team. Find out more at the link in our bio

🌟🌟 Opportunity to Join Team BSO 🌟🌟 Now is an exciting time to be involved in Scouting, as we develop our Skills for Life strategy, to prepare better futures and deliver skills for life to young people who want to access scouting. The Programme Lead volunteer role is an important appointment within BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY (BSO), responsible for providing inspirational and effective leadership of our Programme team. #skillsforlife #ukscouts #scouts #volunteeringisfun #volunteer Find out more at the link in our bio

On 30 June, Central Brussels Scouts celebrated their 10th anniversary and had a wonderful picnic, inviting everyone - from founding members to former and current leaders, from former Scouts to our youngest Beavers - to join us for an afternoon of sharing precious memories, meeting old friends and having some delicious barbecue and birthday cake. We would like to sincerely thank every leader, volunteer, parent and helper for being a part of our journey to give our children the precious gift of skills and friendship for life. Cheers and here's to our next decade together!

And they have arrived for Roverway 2024! The BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY patrol have landed in Oslo airport, excited to start their adventure. What will they be doing? Taking part in a path to learn about the Norwegian sustainability efforts. Followed by the main campsite in Stavanger where they will join 4,500 participants. Lastly, a trip to Copenhagen for the UK Contingent post event. We wish them all the best #NorthOfTheOrdinary #BritishScoutingOverseas #SkillsForLife

Congratulations to Tenerife Scouts BSO who recently celebrated their 10th anniversary #SkillsForLife #ScoutsUK #BritishScoutingOverseas

Southern Europe District - BSO had a great time at JamScout24 at the Scouts MSC National Spanish Jamboree last weekend. Great opportunities networking with the senior leadership teams from ASDE Scouts de España and Scouts MSC . Great ideas and plans to go forward with Southern Europe District. #SkillsForLife #britishscoutingoverseas

@sonianexplorers had a fantastic Unit Camp earlier in July with the Explorers undertaking various activities including designing and building a scale pioneering project for an upcoming competition, axe and saw training, mastering the Swedish fire log and Dakota fire hole and outdoor cooking with the families joining us for a celebratory lunch on Sunday by the Explorers themselves. Lots of laughter, teamwork and togetherness made for a great camp! #SkillsForLife

🌟🌟 New Local Learning Lead for Southern Europe 🌟🌟 We're delighted to welcome Dianne Peel to her new role as Local Learning lead for Southern Europe. Dianne, joins the Area Learning Team as we prepare for the new learning structure coming into Scouting over the near future.

This #ThankYouDay we’d like to say cheers to our volunteers – you support Scouts so brilliantly in communities across BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY . And it wouldn’t happen without you.

Our @praguescouts Beavers recently visited local fire station and learned about how firefighters are protecting our community. 🚒We could actually hopped on the firetrucks and lifts. 🤩 It was very special day! 🍀

Getting Outdoors in 24, 1st The Hague Scouts, the cubs have bene learning how to put up tents and then decorated cookies.

1st Bougival Scout Group are getting ready for the Paris Olympics as the Scouts celebrated the Olympics being in Paris by running their own version

🌟🌟 Join Our BSO Inclusion Team: Help Us Build a More Inclusive Scouting Experience 🌟🌟 In line with The Scouts’ Equal Opportunities Policy, BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY (BSO) is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every member feels valued, supported, and connected. We are excited to announce the formation of the BSO Inclusion Team, which will play a pivotal role in developing and promoting our inclusivity initiatives. This team will collaborate virtually across districts and groups to enhance our practices and ensure that inclusivity is woven into the fabric of our activities. Find our more at the link below https://www.britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk/join-our-inclusion-team

Last Week @photobug.in.paris.scouts Scouts were working on the Street Sports Activity badge and displaying their skills at the skate park 🛹

1st The Hague were represented at the British School Summer Fair during the weekend. They had a stand with paracord keyring making and cake decorating.

On Saturday, 22/6/24, @sonianexplorers had the privilege and honour of participating in the Act of Remembrance organised by the Royal British Legion Brussels. It was a beautiful service and we are very proud of our Explorers.

🌟🌟 New Area Lead Volunteer for BSO 🌟🌟 From The International Lead Volunteer I am delighted to announce the appointment of Graham Eden as the new Area Lead Volunteer for BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY (BSO). Graham will officially step into this role at the upcoming Gilwell Reunion, succeeding Nathan Prince. More details on the plans for this year’s BSO presence at Gilwell Reunion will follow soon. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to Nathan for his exceptional dedication and contributions over the past five years. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing BSO, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavours. #SkillsForLife #scouts #ScoutsUK

Last Week our @1s1st Prague Scout Group - BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY Vltava Troops session was packed with excitement! Our scouts had a fantastic time playing games in the park, enjoying the fresh air and beautiful surroundings. We also continued our Shark Tank activity, where our budding entrepreneurs pitched their creative ideas. Some scouts were even ready to invest!

This week the 1st The Hague Scouts worked on their lifesavers badge learning how to get someone safely out of the water and built Junk boats out of recyclable material. They all got them to float.

Members of Fuengirola Scout Group took part in their first Trailjam(JOTT) on a very hot day today as it was the only available date in a very busy term for us this year. Young People were given an I spy sheet to look out for a variety of plants in the area and a few signs and information boards along the route. We finished off with a picnic lunch before heading home with most people hoping to swim in the sea or the nearest pool.

Recently Hibiscus Explorers had a fantastic day sailing with Rangga NormaNoordin from SEAL30 Sea Scouts on their yacht. Each Explorer had a job to do: co-skipper, lookout, or operations and were shown all the responsibilities that went with that role. Thanks to Howard and Sue for helping us making it happen, Derek from SEAL30 who was skipper, and Norma's mum who joined us 👏🏻

The calm and tranquillity of the trip to camp for 1st Djursholm Scout And Guide Group

Late posting, but 1st Singapore scouts completed their hike for #trailjam a couple of weeks ago through Labrador Park in the evening, learning about the WW1 and 2 history of Labrador Park.

🌟🌟 Join Our BSO Inclusion Team: Help Us Build a More Inclusive Scouting Experience 🌟🌟 In line with The Scouts’ Equal Opportunities Policy, BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY (BSO) is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every member feels valued, supported, and connected. We are excited to announce the formation of the BSO Inclusion Team, which will play a pivotal role in developing and promoting our inclusivity initiatives. This team will collaborate virtually across districts and groups to enhance our practices and ensure that inclusivity is woven into the fabric of our activities.

What an absolutely incredible day ! The end of term trip for 1st Lanzarote Scouts was a ferry trip to Fuerteventura and a day at the water park . I am so proud of these kids , they have been brilliant all day and really looked out for each other ❤️ Austin said “it’s been the best day of my life “ Massive thanks to Stuart for coming to help out and of course my fellow leader and partner in crime Sally! If you want your child to join us next term then give me a shout .

Last weekend was both Tanglin Trust and Dulwich College’s Summer Celebration. Scouts, Cubs and Beavers from both groups raised money with glitter tattoos which were a huge hit for all. 1st Singapore raised $266 which will go to the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore and 2nd Singapore raised $502 for the Nature Society Singapore.

Wow what could be better than being serenaded in Belgium during our recent @bso northern europe BSO Northern Europe District Camp 2024 it was truly an amazing experience Well Done!!

@praguescouts Squirrels 🐿️ went Strawberry 🍓 picking!

Out and about supporting our adult volunteers gain Skills for Life. Our Hill Walking assessor Jan was out in the South of France with the leaders from 1st Toulouse supporting and assessing them in gaining their T1 Hill Walking permits last weekend

BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY would like to share news of a wonderful gain for Lincolnshire Scout County. It is with great pleasure that we announce BSO's Programme Team Lead - Howard Nelson as the new County Lead Volunteer for Lincolnshire, effective from May 24th, 2024. Howard, a seasoned leader within the Scouting community across Lincolnshire, BSO and nationally, brings a wealth of experience from his roles across Scout and Explorer sections, not to mention his instrumental contributions to BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY as a Deputy Commissioner (Programme). His profound impact on programme, activities, and training has greatly enriched BSO, making Scouting both safe and fun for everyone involved. Whilst BSO's loss is Lincolnshire's gain, we extend our deepest gratitude to Howard for his tireless dedication to BSO and wish him well in his new senior leadership role with Lincolnshire. Howard's departure will of course leave a significant gap and we will soon be advertising for a new Programme Team Lead for the Area.

Recently, Sycamore Squirrels (1st SHAPE) learnt about making choices and voting. We wanted to have nests like the Beavers’ lodges, the Cubs’ sixes and the Scouts’ patrols so the Squirrels had a discussion on choice of names and chose the names for their nests themselves. They also got down to voting on what to call their Squirrel forum. Beavers have a Log Chew, Cubs have a Pack Forum, Scouts have a Troop Forum and Explorers have a Unit Forum… so our Leaders proposed some options and the Squirrels voted on their favourite. The winner for our Squirrel forum is “Squirrelly Squeaks!” Yay for youth-shaped scouting!

"1st SHAPE Squirrels, Cubs and Scouts April, Month of the Military Child - 1st SHAPE Squirrels, Cubs and Scouts learnt and discussed the Month of the Military Child, a campaign to raise awareness about the important role Service children play in their community, to honour the extraordinary resilience of the youngest members of military families and to recognise these families and their children for the daily sacrifices they make and the challenges they overcome. Our young people then got busy making beautiful dandelions, the flower of the Military Child. Here is some of their work!"

📣📣 1 WEEK TO APPLY 📣📣 📣📣 Volunteer vacancy alert 📣📣 📣📣 Area Lead Volunteer (Area Commissioner)📣📣 We're inviting applications for the role of Area Lead Volunteer for BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY. After 5 years in post, our current Area Lead Volunteer Nathan, will be stepping down in a few months and we're seeking a dynamic individual to take over as our lead volunteer BSO. As the leader of the BSO Team, you will bolster Scouting throughout the Area by nurturing volunteer development, enriching section programmes, and providing operational support. Additionally, you'll maintain a vibrant volunteer cohort in the Explorer and Network sections, establishing a well-regarded 14-24 provision within our multiple international communities. Leading a team of dedicated volunteers passionate about delivering exceptional Scouting experiences to every young person is at the core of this role. Find out more here https://tinyurl.com/area-lead-volunteer

📣📣 Volunteer vacancy alert 📣📣 📣📣 Area Lead Volunteer (Area Commissioner)📣📣 We're inviting applications for the role of Area Lead Volunteer for BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY. After 5 years in post, our current Area Lead Volunteer Nathan, will be stepping down in a few months and we're seeking a dynamic individual to take over as our lead volunteer BSO. As the leader of the BSO Team, you will bolster Scouting throughout the Area by nurturing volunteer development, enriching section programmes, and providing operational support. Additionally, you'll maintain a vibrant volunteer cohort in the Explorer and Network sections, establishing a well-regarded 14-24 provision within our multiple international communities. Leading a team of dedicated volunteers passionate about delivering exceptional Scouting experiences to every young person is at the core of this role. Find out more here https://tinyurl.com/area-lead-volunteer

@praguescouts Squirrels built dens for their animals. They got creative using all possible materials available and made nice homes. We also ventured out to the garden to leave some sweet traps like honey, jam, sausage to see if ants and bugs will come out. Unfortunately, the weather was too cold for them to be outside. But one piece of sausage got disappeared?! It’s still a mystery if it was ant or squirrel 😉

@praguescouts Beavers became very creative. They used their imagination to draw the trees of 4 Seasons. 🤓 They brought their memorable photos and created the photo frame which exists only 1 in the world. 🤩

We are delighted to extend our warmest congratulations to our BSO Area President Jon on his marriage to Mark during the week. We wish them both every best wish for the future.

📣 From the Area Lead Volunteer📣 I'm pleased to share with you the appointment of Kenny Lee as our District Lead Volunteer for Southern Europe District - BSO. Kenny is well known across the District having volunteered as Deputy DC for the last 2 years, in additional to being. Kenny bring great management experience and will continue building on the positive works of the last few years across the District. You can find out more from Kenny on the BSO website. #SkillsforLife #UKScouts #scouts

Over the few days, our Northern Europe District Youth Lead Alastair, has been attending the UNFPA ICPD+30 Global Youth Dialogue, and to speak with people from around the world, including UN Youth Affairs, on the importance of mental health, the role of @worldscouting in empowering young people as champions for health and the development of WOSM’s health and wellbeing initiative. The initiative will complement our existing programme and equip young people with the competences to embrace their bodies and to support the health and wellbeing of their communities across a range of topics from mental health to health wellbeing and from bodily autonomy to personal safety.

📣📣 Volunteer vacancy alert 📣📣 📣📣 Area Lead Volunteer (Area Commissioner)📣📣 We're inviting applications for the role of Area Lead Volunteer for BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY. After 5 years in post, our current Area Lead Volunteer Nathan, will be stepping down in a few months and we're seeking a dynamic individual to take over as our lead volunteer BSO. As the leader of the BSO Team, you will bolster Scouting throughout the Area by nurturing volunteer development, enriching section programmes, and providing operational support. Additionally, you'll maintain a vibrant volunteer cohort in the Explorer and Network sections, establishing a well-regarded 14-24 provision within our multiple international communities. Leading a team of dedicated volunteers passionate about delivering exceptional Scouting experiences to every young person is at the core of this role. Find out more at the link in our bio

On Saturday 16 of @1stdjursholm Scouts went out pant collecting and managed to recycle almost 2500 kr towards their scout activities and the @malalafund charity! 💪🏻 That’s approximately 2000 cans and 250 bottles worth of recycling returned to the store for cash ♻️ 🌍 The scouts suggested themselves a charity that supported women and girls after learning why we celebrate international women’s day a few weeks ago, and what good work they did! Thank you to Leaders Rama, Chil and Shanti for helping make this day possible 🫶🏻

@praguescouts Beavers learned how to take a good photos! 🥸We went for a walk to take a lots of photos. Beavers were very polite that asking permissions when they took photos of the people and owner of the dog. After the walk Beavers presented their favorite photo to the group and proudly explained the reason why they took them. We also learned how we could take a good photos using professional camera. We had lots of fun!🥳 Beavers are the photographer now.🤩

Fuengirola Cubs and Beavers finished off the term celebrating the achievements of young people who have achieved the Chief Scout Award and Investing two of our Beavers as they moved up to the Cub section. We also welcomed our new Beaver Keira, as she made her promise. Well done to Jack and Reuben who received the Chief Scout Bronze Award this month and have now moved up to Cubs. Congratulations to Themis who has been presented with the Chief Scout Silver Award.👏

OPEN CALL FOR TRUSTEES BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY (BSO) wants to appoint four new trustees, to serve for an initial term of three years, starting in September 2024. Our trustee board provides collective leadership and oversight of the charity, and supports our volunteers, who deliver our programme to young people around the world. At the same time, we shall be confirming the appointments of our Area Chair and Area Treasurer. Check out the link in our bio

Our Scouts team from 1st Abudhabi Scouts - UAE are working to achieve their dragon boating and water activities badges, and we had the pleasure to to run a special Dragon Boating Session as well as race with the amazing "Capital Dragons" team last week. (Abudhabi's First official Dragon boating team operating since 2008) While watching the glorious Abudhabi sunrise, Scouts learned about the power of teamwork and how by only working together as one they will be able to get the boat moving and be able to win the race. We started the session with water safety briefing, learning the main commands used on the boats, history of dragon boat racing in UAE, warm-up exercises and last we discussed the race plan. The Scouts, Leaders and the Capitol Dragon team, were split into 2 teams, and off we went on the water to enjoy the new experience. To end things on a sweet note, the team shared a special breakfast together by the beach after the race. The whole experience was outstanding and we look forward to more exciting activites to come. #britishscoutingoverseas #scouts #dragonboating

@The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - Sonian Explorer Scouts and 1st SHAPE (Int) Sea Scouts had a fantastic weekend in London, participating in the London Monopoly Run, building friendships and strengthening our teamwork. We also had the pleasure of hosting our NE District Commissioner, Philip Wright! #britishscoutingoverseas #scouts #monopolyrun

Today is International Women's Day! Today, we come together to celebrate the achievements of women and commit to working towards a more equal and inclusive world. Let's wrap up our week of celebration with two final activities that embody the spirit of today. Activity 5: ‘Inspirational Women Around the World’ Map Scouts will research and present information about women who have made significant contributions in various fields across different countries. Each scout will choose a country and a notable woman to research, then share their findings by placing a pin on a map with details about her achievements. Activity 6: Tales of Trailblazing Women Gather around and share tales of trailblazing women who've paved the way in science, art, politics, and more. Each scout, volunteer, or guest is encouraged to bring a story of a woman who inspires them – from history, literature, or their own lives. Thank you to everyone who participated in our International Women's Day activities. Let's continue to inspire, support, and uplift one another, not just today, but every day! #internationalwomensday #scouts #britishscoutingoverseas

@praguescouts Squirrels learned about five senses. We used all senses to differentiate sugar from salt, various sounds, smells, and touching various objects. 👀👅🖐️👂

International Women's Day Celebrations Continue! This week, we're embracing the spirit of International Women's Day with more activities. Let's continue to explore and celebrate the power of women's contributions to our world. Activity 3: Creative Arts Project What does International Women's Day mean to you? Express your thoughts and feelings through art, poetry, or music. Create a masterpiece that celebrates the women in your life and history who inspire you. Feel free to share your work in the comments below! Activity 4: Equality and Gender Roles Workshop Let's challenge ourselves and learn about equality, respect, and breaking down gender stereotypes. Through interactive discussions and activities, our scouts will gain insights into the importance of treating everyone with respect and understanding different perspectives. Keep the excitement going as we prepare for more activities. Together, we can make a difference and honour the achievements of women everywhere! #britishscoutingoverseas #scouts #internationalwomensday

Our 1st Oman Scout Group Cubs and Scouts enjoyed a two night desert camp last weekend. Colder than we expected and sand everywhere!!

31 Explorers from Abu Dhabi and Dubai Desert Yetis, Middle East District, were out again this weekend completing their CS Platinum Expedition, DofE IA Bronze Qualifier and DofE Silver Practice Adventurous Journey. Well done to all Explorers and our volunteer leaders for a great weekend! #britishscoutingoverseas #dofeia #internationalaward #scouts #explorers #topawards

📣📣 Volunteer vacancy alert 📣📣 📣📣 District Lead Volunteer: Southern Europe 📣📣 We're inviting applications for the role of Lead Volunteer for our Southern Europe District Applicants should be motivated to lead and develop the team to deliver our SkillsForLife vision for Scouting, whilst leading the District through the upcoming Transformation programme, improving our volunteer experience. Find out more at the link in our bio

Happy St David's Day! In honour of celebrating all that's great about Wales, take a look at these great resources from @scoutscymru for Beavers, Cubs and Scout to learn more about Wales. https://tinyurl.com/37uejma2

Countdown to International Women's Day! As we gear up to celebrate International Women's Day, let's inspire and educate our young people with activities that highlight the incredible achievements of women throughout history. Activity 1: Women's Achievement Timeline Create a living timeline of women's history. Dive into the stories of trailblazing women who've changed the world. From Amelia Earhart's daring flights to Malala Yousafzai's advocacy for girls' education, explore and add these milestones to your group’s timeline. Activity 2: Role Model Portrait Gallery Get creative and honour the women who inspire you! Scouts are invited to draw, paint, or craft portraits of women they admire, whether they're historical figures, celebrities, or personal heroes like family members. Stay tuned for more activities as we approach International Women's Day. Let's get ready to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women around the world! #britishscoutingoverseas #internationalwomensday #scouts

Will Baldock, Area Communications Manager, being presented with his award for merit. Left to right Howard, Will, and Gary, county lead volunteer humberside. “Will has been inspirational, supportive to many young people across Scouting and further afield.” Congratulations! #scouts #britishscoutingoverseas #award for merit

Picture yourself on a shore, hot sand beneath your feet, looking out at the waves. You can smell the salt and pine trees. For a moment, you see a fin crest on the horizon before disappearing again into the sparkling waters of the Atlantic. This is Portugal and this is Moot 2025. Participants will be able to explore all the beauty and culture that Portugal has to offer. From the Opening Ceremony in Lisbon (Lisboa in Portuguese) to the different paths spread across the country including the Madeira and Azores Islands! Main Camp will then be situated in Ovar before the Closing Ceremony in the beautiful city of Porto. Want to know more? We’ve got you! Dive onto our Webinar on Monday 4 March at 7.30pm to hear all about the Moot experience from our Contingent Management Team, including how you can apply to go. Register today at scouts.org.uk/moot #MootUK @worldscoutmoot

@praguescouts Beavers went hiking on the sunny day. ☀️They learned how to read maps and prepare for hiking. They became experts on hiking!🤩 We used our own map which we created during the session to walk towards a small destination where we could practice how to cross over the railway and walked in the cave and touched the natural water. 🍀We also found the spring flowers. That made us feel like spring is not too far away! 🌱 #skillsforlife #outdoorin24 #ukscouts

So just what exactly is a Moot? It’s an international gathering of 18 to 25 year old Scouts from around the world. Every four years the Moot takes place in a different host country. The next Moot will be hosted by the Portuguese Scout Federation in the Summer of 2025 🇵🇹 Scout Network members will dive into 'Paths', exploring the host country in a patrol made up of Scouts from different nationalities. The second half is ‘Main Camp’; an on-site Jamboree-style camp joining up with all participants to leap into a range of activities and events. Participants are supported by amazing International Service Team members who may volunteer at the paths as ‘Tribe Advisors’, or they may be based and working at Main Camp ⛺ Want to find out more? Join our Webinar on Monday 4 March at 7.30pm! Surf over to our website at scouts.org.uk/moot for more information and to register. #MootUK World Scout Moot 2025 - Portugal

@praguescouts Beavers learned about the map and the symbols using the real local map. ⚜️They now all know the direction!! 🤩They also leaned what to pack for hiking. 🍎🥪🍩🥤We are ready for hiking and explore the nature!!🌳🍀🌱☘️ #britishscoutinoverseas #scouts

@sonianexplorers had a fantastic afternoon fencing yesterday! We had our DofE International Award Adventurous Journey and Platinum Expedition training in the morning and were joined by a few Scouts from neighbouring Groups in the afternoon for fencing! Everyone had an absolutely smashing time! #britishscoutinoverseas #scouts

📣 From the Area Lead Volunteer📣 I'm pleased to share with you the appointment of Sue Azam-Ali as our District Lead Volunteer for Rest of the World. Sue is well known to many across the District during her 13 years 1st KL and will be taking over from Jon Gill who is retiring after 8 years in post over the next few weeks. You can find our more from Sue on the BSO website

Busy month at @1stmadridscouts! Ice-skating, Beavers Camp, Escape Room, Murder mystery and Intentional food and parents social. Thanks to @gourmad.madrid for supplying the coffee and tea for us all. #skills4life #makingfriends #scouts #Explorers #beavers #cubs #madrid #britishscoutingovereas

Making Founder's Day Unforgettable 🌟🌟 Activities to Celebrate 🌟🌟 As we embrace the spirit of Founder's Day, let's bring to life the values that Robert and Olave Baden-Powell envisioned for the Scouting movement. Here are 3 ideas to make this Founder's Day memorable: Community Impact Project – Reviving Green Spaces: Join in with the mission to beautify and conserve our local spaces. This project can go beyond a clean-up; you could plant trees, set up bird feeders, and install benches, creating a lasting impact and a greener space for our community. Outdoor Adventure – Hiking Trail: Lead a hiking trail that challenges young people physically and mentally. Along the route, set up stations that test survival skills, teamwork, and Scouting knowledge. Ending the hike with stories of our founders' adventures. Scouting Skills – Skill Sharing: Organise a day dedicated to mastering and sharing Scouting skills, from traditional knot tying and navigation to modern digital safety and sustainable practices. Structured in a fair format, Scouts can lead mini workshops, demonstrating skills and learning from others.

Happy Founders Day! 🌟. Today marks a significant occasion in the Scouting community - Founder's Day, observed worldwide on February 22nd. This commemorates the birthday of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouting movement. It also honors Olave Baden-Powell, his wife, who was instrumental building the Scouting and Guiding movements. Together, they laid the foundations for a global community dedicated to the growth and development of young people. Founder's Day is a time for reflection, celebration, and renewal of our commitment to the principles and values instilled by the Baden-Powell’s. It's a reminder of the Scout Promise and Law. Across the globe, Scouts honour this day by engaging in activities that embody the spirit of Scouting - service, community, and personal development. As we celebrate Founder's Day, let's remember the legacy left by Robert and Olave. Their vision for a better world, shaped through the education and empowerment of youth, that continues to inspire millions of Scouts. It's a day to be proud of our heritage and to look forward to the impact we can make in the years to come.

Recently our 1st Lanzarote Scouts Cubs and Beavers made bird houses ! The children painted them in different colours and we all made some delicious bird food to go inside. We finished off with a few lessons in brushing teeth and the kids went home with a teeth brushing chart ! #britishscoutinoverseas #scouts

Sycamore Squirrels, 1st SHAPE had a brilliant time learning about Lunar New Year! From an interactive story-time about how the Lunar Calendar began to making lanterns, ancient Chinese scrolls, a chopstick challenge relay and receiving Ang Pows (the red envelopes with chocolate coins inside instead of real money!) from a special guest, the Squirrels had a very happy, full meeting! Many thanks to all our parent helpers for chipping in! #britishscoutinoverseas #scouts

📣📣 Volunteer vacancy alert 📣📣 📣📣 District Lead Volunteer: Southern Europe 📣📣 We're inviting applications for the role of Lead Volunteer for our Southern Europe District Applicants should be motivated to lead and develop the team to deliver our SkillsForLife vision for Scouting, whilst leading the District through the upcoming Transformation programme, improving our volunteer experience. Find out more at the link in our bio

Last Week 1st and 3rd Singapore scouts celebrate the lunar new year with a traditional lo hei. The explorers became Tsai Shen, delivering ang Pao and mandarins to the scouts with our scouting lions. we enjoyed lo hei and made lanterns. Gong xi fa cai!

I'm delighted to welcome Reuben to Team BSO. Reuben will be taking over leading the Young Leader's scheme for BSO from Victoria Mitchell. I'm greatly looking forward to how we can build on the strong foundations Victoria has put in place and support more young people in developing leadership skills and skills for life as well as working towards their Young Leader awards. Nathan Prince Area Lead Volunteer

How fantastic are 1st Brussels (British) Scouts Squirrels hedgehog models?! 🤩They've been learning about wild animals for their Go Wild badge! #scouts #britishscoutingoversea #squirrels

Happy Valentine's Day! What do you love about Scouting? #valentinesday #scouts #britishscoutingoverseas

Great to see 1st The Hague Scouts learning about internet safety and building a wallof ways to promote their safety online!

Whilst on holiday in South America, our @bso_rest_of_the_world DC, Jon and his wife Lyn were delighted to visit 1st Falkland Islands Scout Group (The group's fist DC visit in 113 years!) What a Group, what a place and what a welcome! Thanks so much, especially to Jan and Tim Miller for arranging and hosting. Even the Governor came along. @scouts #SkillsForLife #UKScouts

#chinesenewyear #scouts #britishscoutingoverseas

Join the Adventure with BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY at Essex International Jamboree 2024!� Are you ready for the ultimate camping experience? BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY (BSO) invites Scouts, Explorers and adult volunteers to join us for the Essex International Jamboree 2024 (EIJ24), which will be biggest camp we’ve ever attended. We've had an amazing time at past Jamborees, and we're excited to make the next one even better! Signup Today http://tinyurl.com/mu4w5hdj

Super to see Abu Dhabi and Dubai Explorers Chief Scout Award Expedition and DofE International Award Bronze practice in Ras Al Khaimah! #DofE #InternationalAward #Scouts #britishscoutingoverseas #topawards

It was time for 1st Prague Scout Group - BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY beavers to have a go at some science experiments - creating volcanoes and writing secret messages! #britishscoutingoverseas #scouts #beavers

1st Bougival Scout Group were joined by an author, illustrator, and environmental activist to learn more about climate change and the human impact on our planet #britishscoutingoverseas #scouts

1st Prague Scout Group - BIRTHDAY FUND CHARITY Explorers getting back for a new term with an escape room challenge! #britishscoutingovereas #scouts #explorerscouts

📣📣 Volunteer vacancy alert 📣📣 📣📣 District Lead Volunteer: Rest of the World📣📣 After 8 years leading Rest of the World District, our DC Jon Gill will be stepping down in the New Year. We're inviting applications for the role of Lead Volunteer for our Rest of the World District. Applicants should be motivated to lead and develop the team to deliver our SkillsForLife vision for Scouting, whilst leading the District through the upcoming Transformation programme, improving our volunteer experience. Find our more info at the link in our bio

Great to see 1st Bougival Scout Group Cubs at the climbing wall #scouts #cubs #britishscoutingovereas