Last night we celebrated the launch of new research we supported with Demos in UK Parliament. MPs got the opportunity to meet Scouts, try out Scouting activities and learn all about how Scouts supports #employability and gives young people #SkillsForLife.

Join us today #itsgoodforyou #VolunteersWeek2023

June is Pride Month in the UK. 🏳️‍🌈 Scouts welcomes everyone. We're proud of and celebrate our LGBTQ+ community in Scouts. Try one of our #PrideMonth activities, either at home or in your section: bit.ly/3J0OXDf Illustrator: Josie Gledhill

If you have a young person in Scouts we want you to know that we take the safety of the young people in our care very seriously. It’s our number one priority. Please follow the link to read our full response to parents and carers. scouts.org.uk/information-fo…

Amazing fun weekend camp #skillsforlife

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Pick up your paddles, put on your helmets and ready your rafts. Here are 7 exciting games to play in a kayak, canoe or on a raft. 🚣 bit.ly/3OX2U8j

As the leaves start to turn orange and brown this autumn, head outdoors to see if you can recognise trees by their leaves. Follow the link for the activity: bit.ly/3PiZzRk

👋 HMS Prince of Wales Britain’s biggest warship, has left Portsmouth today to embark on her longest deployment yet! 🌎 She’s heading to the USA to revolutionise the way the Royal Navy operates Carrier Strike Groups. 🇺🇸

#OnThisDay 1971 HM King Charles III joined Britannia Royal Naval College as an Acting Sub Lieutenant.His 6 year Royal Navy career saw him serve in HM Ships NORFOLK, MINERVA, JUPITER & HERMES as a pilot with 845 NAS. He completed his service in Command of HMS BRONINGTON

“Our best bet is on putting young people in the lead today to guarantee justice and sustainability for future generations. Support and invest in them to enable this to happen.” - Ahmad Alhendawi, WOSM Secretary General scout.org/news/can-we-sa…

We're over the moon that Scouts has won Volunteer Team of the Year for our work supporting the public at the Lying in State of HM Queen Elizabeth II. We couldn't be prouder of the hundreds of volunteers who gave such selfless service to the nation.

#OnThisDay 80 years ago in 1943 the Royal Navy approved it's Action Working Dress of No 8's as they initially were. This uniform was designed to be more practical for daily use and protection in battle. It has evolved over the years with the latest version known as No 4, Rig 22

When flown from the bow of a ship, in this case a Royal Navy warship, the Union Flag is known as the Union Jack. It represents the 3 kingdoms of the Union: England & Wales, Scotland (all 3 form the Kingdom of Great Britain) & Ireland though only Northern Ireland since 1921.

Let’s put your knowledge to the test! How long is a nautical mile? ⚓ Guesses in the comments 👇

Three sheets to the wind today refers to being intoxicated however it has nautical origins and refers to loose lines (sheets) securing sails becoming loose and endangering the ship. Don’t try to over-correct though as you might find yourself sailing ‘Too close to the wind’

The Beatles released a new single today, Now and Then. We spotted this fab shot of their statues in Liverpool. Did you know that John Lennon and Paul McCartney were both Scouts? Read their Scouts story here: bit.ly/3QJyZBH

One big THANK YOU to all our brilliant volunteers, from our Chief Scout, Scouts Ambassadors and UK leadership team. You make all the difference.

#OnThisDay 1912 Capt. R.F. Scott RN & 4 others (Oates, Edgar Evans, Bowers & Wilson) reached the South Pole. 4 weeks after Amundsen. The party died only 18 KM from One Ton Depot in March. Scott’s final diary entry is a message for us all. ‘For God’s sake, look after our people.’

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