Walsall Scouts

New Year, New Ideas - District Support and Social Day!
2026-01-17 10:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | 1st Pelsall Scouts, Clarendon Place, Pelsall, West Midlands, WS3 4NL, United Kingdom
As we come to the end of 2025, it is time to start thinking about 2026! We’re kick-starting 2026 with our New Year, New Ideas District Support and Social Day! This is a chance for you and your teams to come along, meet the district team, freshen up and learn some new skills and hopefully take something back to your group!

This day will consist of drop-in workshops for you to book onto designed to support you and your teams! We hope to spark fresh ideas, support you and help start your 2026 with confidence and momentum! Ready to sign up? Contact your GLV for the form to fill in!

📆Date: Saturday 17th January

📍Location: 1st Pelsall Scout Hut, Clarendon Place, Walsall, WS3 4NL

⏱️Time: 10am -4pm (a timetable of workshops will be shared once bookings have closed)

💰Cost: Free!

(Anyone booked on who does not show up, £5pp will be invoiced to the group to cover costs)

🍽️Lunch: We will be providing lunch to those attending all day. Please ensure any dietary requirements are filled in on the form

Bookings for this event will be closing on the 9th of December to allow us time to book catering and organise workshops.

What to expect from the day?

What grants are available and how to fundraise?

What Permits are available to our members?

Social media – What is it and how do we use it!

How to navigate our district Canva team, and create your group posts!

OSM – Are you using all the features?

Welcome talks…What are they?

Programme planning and support.

Top Awards and recognising your team.

Centralising your waiting lists.

Bush crafts and survival skills.

and much more!

Walsall Scouts Top Awards
2026-02-01 00:00 - 23:59 | Short Heath British Legion, 11 Church Rd,, Willenhall, Walsall, WV12 5PT, United Kingdom
📍Short Heath British Legion, 11 church Road, Willenhall, WV12 5PT

Exact time slot TBC

Session 1 – 10am

Session 2 – 12pm

Session 3 – 2pm

Deadline for submission: 31st December

Submission Location

Chase Walk 26
2026-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Rugeley

Cubs Birthday Activity Day
2026-06-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Beaudesert Outdoor Activity Centre, Beaudesert Park, Cannock Wood, Rugeley, WS15 4JJ, United Kingdom

Squirrel's 5th Birthday - Teddy Bear Picnic
2026-09-12 12:00 - 15:00 | 1st Pelsall Scouts, Clarendon Place, Pelsall, West Midlands, WS3 4NL, United Kingdom
Squirrels turns 5, which means one thing… It’s time to celebrate!

Save the date! We’re hosting a Teddy Bear Picnic for all our Squirrels to attend. We will have an afternoon of games, fun and of course a picnic. Don’t forget to invite your teddy!

📆Date: Saturday 12th September 2026

⏱️Time: 12pm-3pm

🍽️Lunch: Bring a packed lunch (don’t forget one for your bear!)

💰Cost: TBC

📍Location: 1st Pelsall Scout Hut, Clarendon Pl, Walsall WS3 4NL

Kandersteg 2027
2027-08-09 09:00 - 2027-08-19 18:00 | Rugeley
Thank you to those who came along or joined us online for the start of our Kandersteg 2027 Roadshow! For those who sadly could not make it, here are the links to the meeting and presentation! Any questions, please reach out to our event lead – Tom.Johnson@walsallscouts.org.uk

Presentation

Meeting

Young Person’s Application Form

The young person needs to be adding why they should be selected, this section should be filled in by a parent or guardian.
