DLV Newsletter #49
New District Website / District Calendar A new District website is under development. It’s now live with more features coming in the next couple of weeks, take a sneak preview now Wolsey Scouts Website. If you are interested in digital – websites, social media and AI and would like to be involved going forwards please drop a message […]
Upcoming Learning Courses
The Learning team have planned some courses for May 16th - Tomahawk Instructor Training - Hallowtree Jun 7th - Module 16 - Introduction to Residential Experiences - 1st Otley HQ Sep 19th/20th - Module 38 - Residential Experiences - Hallowtree You can use the BookWhen system to grab a place on your choice - please note that some […]
Suffolk Punch - Update 7 (Apr-26)
20th-25th August 2026 - Hallowtree Scout Campsite Joining in so far…565 Scouts …182 Explorers …190 adults For booking questions/queries, contact: bookings.punch@suffolkscouts.org.uk For general questions/queries, […]
DLV Newsletter #48
St Georges Day Parade - Updated Timetable Below is the timetable for this year’s St Georges Day Parade on 26th April. Timetable 1:30 pm Cornhill Set Up1:45 pm Practice at Church - Flags and Poems / Readings2:15 pm Groups and Units assemble at Cornhill2:30 pm Mayor Arrival2:45 pm Parade Cornhill to Ipswich Minster (formerly called […]
Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs Birthday Celebrations at Jimmy's Farm
Wow what an amazing event. Almost 1,000 Squirrels, Beavers and Cubs with volunteers celebrated the 5th, 40th and 110thanniversaries of their sections at Jimmy’s Farm. Wolsey District led the event and Deben and Orwell Districts joined us. A big thank you to Issy Alway who led the organisation of the day which took place on the […]
Suffolk Mardle
You have asked and here it is! Suffolk Scouts is pleased to present the Suffolk Scout Mardle – a free (yes free!) weekend based at Hallowtree (25th, 26th & 27th September - thats Friday night to Sunday) of practical workshops, talks and conversation for all sections from Squirrels to Network. But (there is always a […]
Wet Weekend 2026
Have fun at camp and on the water, with 5 water-based activity sessions over the weekend at Ramsholt on the river Deben from 3rd - 5th July 2026. NOTE: the change to the 2nd weekend of July last year was due to the state of the tides - but it's back to the first weekend for […]
Hints For Completing Nights Away Applications Online
Newsletter #45
As we get into full swing for the coming Spring and Summer a couple of things I’d like to mention. Firstly, as you plan you AGMs have a think about how will attract parents and young people to the event. Last year I attended some excellent AGMs, some were a part of a camp, others were with […]
Jimmy's Farm - Leader Information
We’re looking forward to seeing you at Jimmy’s Farm on Sunday 29th March. Below is information you need to know and circulate to your leaders for the day, including timings, wristbands, cupcakes, and arrival/departure arrangements. I have also attached: • Jimmy’s Farm Risk Assessment • Aerial overview of the event area allocated to Scouts. 🕘 Timings for the […]