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 […]
St Georges Day Parade
Below is the timetable for this year’s St Georges Day Parade on 26th April. Timetable 1pm1.30pm Practice at church - Flags Practice at church - Poems / Readings 1.30pm Cornhill Set Up 2.15pm Groups and Units assemble at Cornhill 2:30pm Mayor Arrival 2.45pm Parade Cornhill to Ipswich Minster (formerly called St Mary le Tower) walk pass the […]
Muddy Fun Run - Updated
Calling all Leaders, Parents, Network, Explorers & Scouts, Following a successful few years of competition within the district, Stowmarket would now like to invite everyone in Suffolk Scouting to our Muddy Fun Run. The event will be taking place on Sunday 29th March 2026, and there will be races for Scouts, Explorers, Network and Adults. The […]
Suffolk Punch Activity Days
Suffolk Punch is a camp for Scouts and Explorers, taking place in August, at Hallowtree Activity Centre, Ipswich. During the weekend there will be three activity days for the members of our younger sections. Friday 21st August -for Cubs Saturday 22nd August - for Squirrels and Beavers Sunday 23rd August - for Cubs Cost per young person - […]