Aged between 6 & 7, looking for fun, adventure & to meet new friends? Draycott Scouts Beaver section have an open evening this Tuesday 21st Sep starting at 1800. We'd also love to meet with adults who could help out, you'll have just as much fun! #longeatonscouts

Lovely view looking west up the river while crossing to visit @trentlock with other leaders to talk about the amazing range of activities the centre has to offer both on land ⛺🥾🧗‍♂️ & water 🚣‍♀️⛵ #longeatonscouts

I had the pleasure earlier in the week to visit Derbyshire Scouts only Sea Scouts group to present the top awards to 6 Cubs & a well deserved good service award to a leader. Congratulations to all. #longeatonscouts

A mega investiture & awards evening at 15th Long Eaton. 21 young people & new leader invested, 133 badges awarded including 9 Chief Scout awards. If that wasn't enough 12 @BritishCanoeing awards. Well done all & a big thanks to the leaders for all their hardwork #longeatonscouts

A busy Thursday night at #breastonbeavers recognising leadeship skills of both lodge leaders & adults, taking part in a LEGO grand prix & meeting Beaver leaders from across the district to plan for 2022. #longeatonscouts

An interesting Scouting week, from meeting with Cubs who showed me their amazing knot skills & put me to shame! Working with a group to plan for more capasitiy for young people & working with the District leadership team on budgets for 2022 - lots happening #longeatonscouts

All set up for the next batch of young people from across the District to take part in JOTA-JOTI talking to World Scouting around the world. Already made contact with 🇳🇿🇦🇺🇯🇵🇰🇷🇮🇳🇿🇦🇷🇸🇳🇱🇸🇪🇧🇷🇺🇸 to name but a few. Thanks to the leaders for running this over the weekend & enjoy ⛺🌭🔥

A very well done to 4 Scouts from #3rdlongeaton who have achieved their Gold Chief Scout Award despite all the challenges we've faced over the last 18 months. A great example of Scouting values & positive attitude #longeatonscouts

After a busy week of online meetings was good to be out last night with family & friends at Erewash BC 🎆🎇 at West Park #longeatonscouts

A busy week of planning for with both Cub Leaders for 🏕️⛵️ & organising our District selection day for the @WSJ2023 UK Contingent 🇬🇧⚜️ Jamboree in 🇰🇷 as well local training teams support both new leaders & those talking on new challanges within Scouting. Thanks to all involved.

As always very proud of all the young people & leaders who came together with the people of Long Eaton to remember those who were killed, injured, served or currently protect our nation. #RemembranceDay #longeatonscouts

A very well done to Scouts & leaders from #3rdlongeaton who braved #StormArwen 💨🌨 to have a great time camping, walking, climbing & invested 2 new leaders over the weekend #longeatonscouts

After an amazing 3 years in post I'll be stepping down at the end of the year. Thanks to all the young people, leaders the the wider community for their support. This account will be picked up by my replacement & you can follow myself Andrew Bell . Take care & stay safe.

Paleoanthropologist - Ella Al-Shamahi trowelblazers.com/2021/08/05/ell… . Ella is also a National Geographic explorer, stand-up comic, media personality and author . As a paleoanthropologist she uses genetics to study Neanderthals . Article by Iqrra Mirza . trowelblazers Derbyshire Scouts

Huge congratulations to the amazing Preet Chandi on completing her epic 40 day, 700 mile solo expedition to the South Pole. A true inspiration to all young people to believe in themselves and follow their dreams. Well done from all UK Scouts.

Over three-quarters of volunteers agree volunteering improves their mental health and wellbeing. If you’re feeling a little blue this January, why not give it a try with Scouts? Proven to be #GoodForYou. bit.ly/34VkF3D

White Watch enjoyed a visit from Long Eaton Sea Scouts. 👍🏻🚒 Showing them around our Communtiy Fire Station, learning about working smoke alarms and what to do if your smoke alarms activates, as well as a sit on our fire engine and squirting the water.😁

Another great 'Intro to Archaeology' session with Long Eaton Scouts . Remember to get in contact and book in your evening session! . Derbyshire Scouts

Have you started to see the first signs of spring? 🌸🌼🌺 In this WWF UK partnered activity, we’re capturing the colours of the rainbow in our local natural environment. 📸🌈 To see the full activity, visit bit.ly/36atfML