As members of local, national and international communities stop and spend a minute remembering those who are ‘owed so much’, many of which were Scouts themselves, local Scouts in Abergele, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and Conwy are joining with the rest of the community to remember the sacrifice, and to give specific tributes to those that have been killed and injured.

Around Conwy, Scouts, along with the rest of the community, have been reflecting on the debt owed by these servicemen to the Nation as a whole, while Scouts is other parts of the UK will be taking part in similar local events, nationwide.

Since the announcement attracted a flurry of National media interest including stories in many National Newspapers, coverage on BBC Breakfast and many television channels, and a number of radio interviews with Bear Grylls and a number of young people, an increase of 800% in the number of interested young people and adults wanting to join has been recorded in Conwy.

The Beavers took part in tent pitching, healthy eating, making their own dinner, adventurous activities like grass seldging and more fun and games.

Everyone had a fantastic day and the Beavers are now eager for more outdoor activities!

Adventure is at the core of Scouting, and the Association passionately believes in helping members fulfil their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential by working in teams, learning by doing and thinking for themselves.

Even with this growth, demand still outstrips supply, and waiting lists are at an all time high. For every new adult who volunteers, five young people are potentially able to move from waiting lists and into groups. To combat this, the District is looking at increasing the number of groups, opening in new locations, and making more places available to young people.

One 13 year old Scout who has joined over the last 12 months said “I joined because I wanted to try new things and make new friends. I’d definitely recommend it to other people”

A volunteer leader in the District, said “These figures really reflect the will and dedication of our adult volunteers, and of the Scouts themselves. This year we have already opened two new sections within our existing Scout Groups, and we have plenty more development planned in the District.”

“Over the next few months, we have a number of six and seven year old members spending their first night away from home, right through to a team of 14-18 year old Scouts embarking on an international adventure. We have members from a huge range of backgrounds, for example, we recently welcomed a number of new Buddhist young people and nearly a fifth of our membership are girls and women, overall, this significantly diversifies the organisation.”

“Scouting welcomes everyone, both new young people and adult volunteers, from every background, and these figures really highlight that. I look forward to welcoming many more young people and adults to the adventure of modern Scouting, and hope that a year from now, we can announce an even bigger boost for our Scouts.

Chief Scout Peter Duncan recently commented about the fun of getting involved with Scouting: ‘Adults who volunteer in Scouting can get just as much fulfilment as the younger members do. It is rewarding to know that you are helping and contributing to young people’s development and their understanding of the world around them. You are part of all their fun and adventure while encouraging them to be active members of their community.”

‘Volunteers are not giving something up, they are gaining the opportunity to be part of a young sociable society, developing and sharing skills such as leadership and taking responsibility for all aspects of life.”

Scouting offers challenge and adventure to over 500 young people around Conwy through a balanced programme of adventure and self-development.

This fundraising extravaganza was held in place of both the Cubs and Scouts weekly meetings to encourage the young people to think for themselves and develop as members of an international community.

Young People and their parents attended, taking part in a whole host of activities which were both challenging and exciting, in support of comic releif, including a picture quiz and various spot quizzes and challenges.

Every penny they raise will go to Comic Relief to help transform lives across Africa and the UK.

Under the leadershp of a new adult volunteer and two, experienced leaders, the new colony will join the existing group at Llandudno junction, which currently caters for young people up to the age of 14.

A wide range of tasks, including general tidying up, removing trapped materials from the guttering, removing weeds and replacing an old gate, were undertaken by the young people and their parents, in what was widely considered a fun morning at the Group headquarters.

The young people from as far as Betws-y-Coed, can now start to reap the benefits of the additional storage space, which will be used for a range of essential equipment for the adventurous activities the group offers it’s members.

The new facilities include new ladies and gents toilets, and a disabled toilet, which ensure the site is open to all members of Scouting, regardless of their gender or disabilities.

The new developments also include the building of a generator room and a storeroom, and the addition of a new veranda to the building.