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# Biggleswade District Scouts

#SkillsForLife

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [News](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/?page_id=281)
- [HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/other/hrh-the-prince-philip-duke-of-edinburgh/) - Bedfordshire Scouts encouraged to wear uniform and salute for 3 minutes silence at 3pm on Saturday 17th April 2021, in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh.
- [Boyd Campsite Updates...](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/uncategorised/boyd-campsite-updates/) - All updates for Boyd Scout Memorial Campsite and Activity Centre can be found via the following link or Facebook Page: Boyd Memorial Campsite and Activity Centre – Biggleswade District Scouts Boyd Memorial Scout Campsite and Activity Centre | Henlow | Facebook
- [The BIGG Cache Dash](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/uncategorised/the-bigg-cache-dash/) - After some technical hitches using the Geocaching platform we are launching The BIGG Cache Dash this coming week via our Website as an independent District run event... PDF's will be released on here with cache information... please note you will not need to download the Geocache App for this now, all you will need is
- [Thank you to all of our volunteers](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/uncategorised/thank-you-to-all-of-our-volunteers/) - This week with it being volunteers week we will be saying thank you to all of our volunteers highlighting ways we can help in their roles and recognising the amazing things they do every day of the year. However small or large a part you play in the Scouting adventure, it couldn't happen without you,
- [Need new uniform?](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/district/need-new-uniform/) - The District Scout Badge and Uniform Shop will be opening in a Covid-secure way on Sunday 18th April and Saturday 24th April, from 10am until 4pm.
- [Could this be your best decision yet?](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/other/could-this-be-your-best-decision-yet/) - Scouting relies on strong leadership. So if you can motivate others, keep a cool head and balance a variety of views then you would be an ideal chairperson for Biggleswade Scouts.

## Pages

- [Skills for Life](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/) - Together we can help them take a deep breath, ignore the butterflies, and go for it. Volunteer today
- [First Response Training](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/information-for-leaders/first-response-training/) - There are three options offered locally to complete the mandatory requirement for First Response Training (Modules 10A & 10B). Full Day in-person course Blended Model doing e-Learning (theory 1), this should be completed via 'My Membership'. (Navigate to your learning page, login with your 'My Membership' login, scroll down to the bottom where you will
- [Bigg Birthday Bash](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/information-for-leaders/bigg-birthday-bash/) - The Bigg Birthday Bash! Beavers and Squirrels have Birthdays in 2026, where Beavers turn 40 and Squirrels turn 5. Biggleswade District Scouts are having a party on Sat 26th Sept at Boyd Field Henlow. Timings and further details TBC. Currently this is open to our District only, but will open up soon. Tickets can be
- [Nights away Notification (NaN)](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/information-for-leaders/nan/) - Submitting a Nights Away Notification (NaN) through the new system is easy! All camps in 2025 onwards must go through the new membership system. Remember to submit this at least 7 days before a camp for approval Go to Scouts.org.ukIn the top right, click 'Sign in'Sign in into the system First time on? Click Forgot
- [Young Leaders](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/information-for-leaders/yl/) - Young Leader Training You can signup for YL Training with the following Forms Module A Dates - TBC Signup here Keep an eye on this page for the next available session Modules B-J Usually a Saturday and Sunday Next Sessions: TBC, times in the form below Signup and further details here Keep an eye on
- [New Volunteer - Welcome Conversation Request Form](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/information-for-leaders/new-volunteer-welcome-conversation-request-form/)
- [The BIGG Weekender](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/the-bigg-weekender/) - The Bigg Weekender is back! Biggleswade & District members had a great time in 2023, full on fun and friendship. Get the date in the calendar and promote out: 13th-15th June 2025 Leader communication and updates can now be found here What is The Bigg Weekender?I'm glad you asked! A weekend of fun for all
- [Bigg Weekender Leader communications](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/the-bigg-weekender/leader-comms/) - Update - March 2025 A second page has been created to support leader comms and the details of TBW Update - Feb 2025 Bookings have OPENED! Today until 30th April Submit your numbers via this EXCEL by midnight 30th April to @Hello email address. http://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/The-Bigg-Weekender-2025-Booking-Form-Website.xlsx You will receive an invoice to pay or can pay by bank transfer. Invoices must
- [Our Team](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/who-we-are/our-team/) - District Lead Volunteer Tracey Murrell Tracey has overall responsibility for the District. She approves all activities. It is her role to ensure the district runs effectively and that Scouting develops in accordance with the rules and policies of The Scout Association so that young people can benefit from good quality scouting. Contact Tracey
- [Training & Events Diary](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/training-events/)
- [Wild West Activity Day](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/information-for-leaders/wild-west-activity-day/)
- [Scout Shop @ Boyd](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/shop/)
- [Bookings](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/training-events/bookings/) - For Boyd bookings, please follow this link to the website
- [Calendar](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/information-for-leaders/calendar/) - Welcome to the Biggleswade District Calendar. The event calendar is here to support our volunteers long-term on a schedule of dates, as well as showcasing the awesome breadth of events going on throughout the District. This will hope to include: Trustee / GSL / Lead meetings District / YL training District-led events from all sections
- [Information for Leaders](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/information-for-leaders/) - Questions Contact Biggleswade District at hello@biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk Nights Away (NaN and NaP) Download the latest NaN form from the Scout’s website, fill out and send to nan@biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk along with your plan and Risk Assessments. Ensure this is the latest version and send at least 7 days before the event. If you need you Nights Away
- [Monthly updates](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/monthly-updates/) - The District posts monthly updates with all the latest news from Scouting HQ, District and Groups. We always are looking for content from across the District to show what you have been up to. Email us at media@BiggleswadeDistrictScouts.org.uk Archive: April 2023 March 2023 February 2023
- [Uniforms](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/uniforms/) - Feel part of the worldwide family of Scouts with the official uniform for your section! Wearing a uniform is comfy and practical. It means no one feels uncomfortable or left out and helps everyone feel part of the group. Our uniform consists of a polo shirt with a sweatshirt that you can sew badges on
- [Checkout](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/shop/checkout/)
- [Forms](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/forms/) - Please fill in the following forms if using your own equipment on site in conjunction with the relevant risk assessment Harness-declaration-FormDownload Watercraft-Declaration-v1Download
- [Badge Placements](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/badge-placements/) - Confused as to where to place and sew on badges? This is the dedicated page which will help you on your way to ensure badges are all correctly positioned and placed. Squirrel Scout's Badge Placement Beaver Scout's Badge Placement Cub Scout's Badge Placement Scout's Badge Placement Explorer Scout's Badge Placement Network Scout's Badge Placement
- [Information For Parents](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/information-for-parents/)
- [Cart](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/shop/cart/)
- [My account](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/shop/my-account/)
- [What we do](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/what-we-do/) - If you think Scouting’s just about knots, woggles and big shorts, then be prepared to be surprised. As Scouts, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage young people to do more, learn more and be more. Each week, we help over 460,000 young people aged 6-25 enjoy fun and adventure
- [Squirrels](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/squirrels/) - Squirrel Scouts are 4 and 5 years old. The youngest members of our Scouting family are the newly established Squirrel Scouts. For ages 4 and 5 years old, Squirrels is all about helping young people gain skills for life at a time when it matters most and where it’s most needed. Look out for a Squirrel
- [Group Finder](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/who-we-are/group-finder/)
- [Cookie Policy](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/cookie-policy/) - Cookies and how they Benefit You Our website uses cookies, as almost all websites do, to help provide you with the best experience we can. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile phone when you browse websitesOur cookies help us: Make our website work as you’d expectSave you having
- [Boyd Memorial Campsite and Activity Centre](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/campsite/) - The Boyd Memorial Campsite & Activity Centre is located on the border of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire in the small village of Henlow. We have around 12 acres of grounds which are made up from about 9 acres of grassland, 2 acres of woodland and the remainder set aside for the various activities that we offer.
- [Vacancies](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/get-involved/vacancies/) - District Secretary About the opportunity We are seeking a well organised individual to join our board of trustees as District Secretary. As Secretary you will undertake various administration tasks, including:- taking minutes of meetings (approx. 4 to 6 per year)- writing letters- coordinating the annual Scout census- supporting other volunteers in the management of Scouting
- [Get Involved!](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/get-involved/) - We Scout – come join the adventure! Join the Scout Movement in Biggleswade & District, either as a young person or an adult volunteer. Being a Scout gives you the chance to get stuck into loads of activities you wouldn’t normally get to do. Chief Scout Bear Grylls says life is about grabbing opportunities! We
- [Volunteer](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/volunteer/) - You Can Make A Difference There are lots of opportunities available with for volunteering in Scouting in Biggleswade District. Volunteering for Scouting gives you the chance to try different activities, visit new places and learn and share skills. Flexible Opportunities - Your Time, Your Choice You can decide how much or little time you wish
- [Network](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/network/) - Scout Network is for 18-25 year olds. Scout Network is the fifth and final section of the Scouting movement. Scout Network members take part in a variety of activities, which they undertake and organise themselves with the support of a Scout Network Leader. Example activities include abseiling, camping, circus skills, climbing, go-karting, gorge walking, hiking,
- [Explorers](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/explorers/) - Explorers are 14–18 years old. Explorer Scouts are encouraged to lead themselves in deciding the programme and direction of the Unit, with support and guidance from leaders. The section also includes the Young Leaders’ Scheme, where young people are able to take on a leadership role in one of the younger sections. There is wider
- [Scouts](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/scouts/) - Scouts are 10½–14 years old. Each Scout Troop consists of small units of six to eight Scouts called Patrols, led by a Patrol Leader. Outdoor activities feature prominently, with the highlight being camping. Throughout the year, Scouts learn various skills, such as map reading, camp cooking and first aid in preparation for camp. Rock climbing, potholing,
- [Cubs](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/cubs/) - Cubs are 8-10½ years old. A Cub Scout Pack can have up to 36 Cub Scouts and is split into smaller groups called Sixes. Cub Scouts enjoy new adventures while making new friends along the way. The Pack is split into smaller groups called Sixes, led by Sixers who are supported by Seconders. Cubs take
- [Beavers](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/beavers/) - Beavers are 6–8 years old. Beaver Scouts are our youngest members. They usually meet weekly to take part in a wide range of activities including games, crafts, singing, visits and good turns, along with plenty of outdoor activities. They will also have the opportunity to take part in the fun and excitement of camps and
- [Who we are](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/who-we-are/) - We are the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation. We change lives by offering 6- to 25-year-olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities. Scouts helps children and young adults reach their full potential. Scouts develop skills including teamwork, time

## Products

- [Circus Badge](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/product/circusbadge/) - A badge to commemorate your visit to the Bigg Circus. Note: These badges will not be shipped and will be given to you with your tickets at the event
- [Circus Tickets - Tues 29th Sept 2026](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/product/circus-tickets-tues-29th-sept-2026/) - Once again we are delighted to be working with John Lawson's Circus to hold a special shows for the scouts. Tuesday 29th September 19:00 start G&M Growers All Members of Scouts, their friends and families are welcome! £8.50 per ticket. A donation from the sale of each ticket for this performance goes to support Biggleswade
- [Boyd Bus Stop Badge](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/product/boyd-bus-stop-badge/) - Commemorate your stay on the Bus with this souvenir blanket badge
- [Circus Trip Badge 2021](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/product/circus-trip-badge/) - Celebrating the Biggleswade District Scouts' trip to the Circus in 2021.
- [31 Days of Autumn Badges](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/product/31-days-of-autumn-badges/) - Pre-Orders closed on 31st October. Final stock remaining, subject to availability.
- [BIGG Challenge Badge](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/product/bigg-challenge-badge/)
- [BIGG Summer Holiday Badge](https://biggleswadedistrictscouts.org.uk/product/bigg-summer-holiday-badge/)

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