Aberdeen Scouts

The Lord & Lady Provost dropped by to say hello to our Explorer Scouts & Volunteers. 👋

Still time to visit the Aberdeen Mela - it closes at 18:00. ⏰

📷 Pic Credit: Jacob Campbell

Come say hello! 👋

Loads going on at the Aberdeen Mela today in Union Terrace Gardens.

Performers, activities, dance, food & crafts all celebrating cultural diversity!

📷 Pic credit: Jacob Campbell

We’ll be at the Aberdeen Mela One World Day today! 💜

12:00 - 18:00

Union Terrace Gardens

Come see us! 🤩

Celebrate Aberdeen 2024 ✅

Thank you very much to everyone who came to join for today’s parade! 💜

Our youngest parader pretty much slept through most of it. 😆

Well done to the Celebrate Aberdeen team for organising another great parade with fabulous weather. 😎

We’re ready to Celebrate Aberdeen!

Joining us for the the parade?

Find us at the bus stop across from the Albyn.

This weekend is a busy one in Aberdeen! 🥳

On Saturday 31 August, it's the Celebrate Aberdeen Parade! 🩷

Starting at 11am from Albyn Place, the Parade of volunteers from various charities, club, and societies will wind its way down Union Street, along Union Terrace, past HMT and the Art Gallery, ending up on Broad Street.

On Sunday 1 September, it's the Aberdeen Mela-OWD! 🩷

The One World Day celebration will be held 12:00 - 18:00 in Union Terrace Gardens. Packed with activities, crafts, food, music and dance, this cultural celebration provides fun for all the family!

We'll be at both events, come join us! 🤩

Wee reminder about Celebrate Aberdeen 31 August 2024 🎉

The parade celebrates the work of volunteers & third sector in the City & is organised by volunteers for volunteers.

Aberdeen District have signed up again to take part in the parade down Union Street and we are looking for Groups to join us on the day. We have had a great representation in previous years so it would be great to see your Group there.

Please encourage your Group members to come along. The parade is only an hour/hour & a half, and parents and siblings are welcome to join us for the parade.

The route is slightly different this year - the parade will lead off from Albyn Place and down Union Street, along Union Terrace, Rosemount Viaduct, Schoolhill and Upperkirkgate, ending on Broad Street.

Due to the short time of the activity, we recommend younger section members are accompanied by their parents for the parade which will make it straightforward once the parade ends.
Usual ratios will apply. Groups are responsible for their own members.

Please find below the information needed to take part in the parade.

When is it? 📅
Saturday 31 August 2024

What time do we meet? ⏰
Between 10:30 & 10:45 - the parade starts at 11am. All Participants need to be in place and ready to go at 10:55. The parade finishes about 12:00/15 at Broad Street

Where do we meet? 📍
Albyn Place. There will be marker signs on the road/pavement. Our position is 39 and our marker sign is: S12. All the organisations will be lined up in the order they will walk down Union Street, this year the parade order is Z to A. Albyn Place will be closed to traffic on the Saturday morning.

Who can take part?
The parade is open to all section members, adult support, young leaders and leaders. Parents and siblings are encouraged to take part - the more smiles and waves the merrier!

What do we need to wear/bring? 🌂
Uniform jumper/shirt and/or Scout hoodies are acceptable plus Group neckie and please wear comfortable shoes for walking. Good weather isn’t guaranteed so remember your waterproof.

Will there be photography/filming on the day? 📷
Yes. Please ensure you have the relevant permissions for photographs - if you do not already have this in place please ask permission ahead of the event.
It will not be possible for Celebrate Aberdeen to arrange for specific groups not to be photographed or filmed. We will also use photos for Scout promotional purposes too.

Are there toilet facilities?
Yes, toilets will be open in Harlaw Academy until 11:00am.

Is there a cost to take part?
No. Celebrate Aberdeen is a free event.

Look forward to seeing you there! 🥳

1st Dyce Scout Group
Stoneywood scout group
Kingswells Scout Group
1st City of Aberdeen Scout Group
9th Aberdeen Scout Troop
14th Aberdeen Scout Group
21st Aberdeen Scout Group
25th Beechgrove Aberdeen Scout Group
27th Aberdeen Scouts
38th Scout Group
46th Aberdeen Scout Group
53rd Craigiebuckler Scout Group
55th Kincorth Beavers, Cubs and Scouts
58th Scout Group
62nd Ferryhill Scout Group
63rd Aberdeen - Cove Bay Scout Group
65th Scout Group
66th Aberdeen Scout Group
Bon Accord Explorer Scout Unit
Mannofield Explorer Scouts
Aberdeen Scout Active Support
Aberdeen Scout Network
Aberdeen Gang Show
Templars' Park Scout Campsite
DC Aberdeen Scouts

It's nearly time for the Celebrate Aberdeen 2024 parade!

The parade celebrates the work of volunteers & third sector in the City & is organised by volunteers for volunteers.

Aberdeen District have signed up again to take part in the parade down Union Street and we are looking for Groups to join us on the day. We have had a great representation in previous years so it would be great to see your Group there.

Please encourage your Group members to come along. The parade is only an hour/hour & a half, and parents and siblings are welcome to join us for the parade.

The route is slightly different this year - the parade will lead off from Albyn Place and down Union Street, along Union Terrace, Rosemount Viaduct, Schoolhill and Upperkirkgate, ending on Broad Street.

Due to the short time of the activity, we recommend younger section members are accompanied by their parents for the parade which will make it straightforward once the parade ends.

Usual ratios will apply. Groups are responsible for their own members.

Please find below the information needed to take part in the parade.

When is it?

Saturday 31 August 2024

What time do we meet?

Between 10:30 & 10:45 - the parade starts at 11am. All Participants need to be in place and ready to go at 10:55. The parade finishes about 12:00/15 at Broad Street

Where do we meet?

Albyn Place. There will be marker signs on the road/pavement. Our position is 39 and our marker sign is: S12. All the organisations will be lined up in the order they will walk down Union Street, this year the parade order is Z to A. Albyn Place will be closed to traffic on the Saturday morning.

Who can take part?
The parade is open to all section members, adult support, young leaders and leaders. Parents and siblings are encouraged to take part - the more smiles and waves the merrier!

What do we need to wear/bring?

Uniform jumper/shirt and/or Scout hoodies are acceptable plus Group neckie and please wear comfortable shoes for walking. Good weather isn’t guaranteed so remember your waterproof.

Will there be photography/filming on the day?

Yes. Please ensure you have the relevant permissions for photographs - if you do not already have this in place please ask permission ahead of the event.

It will not be possible for Celebrate Aberdeen to arrange for specific groups not to be photographed or filmed. We will also use photos for Scout promotional purposes too.

Are there toilet facilities?

Yes, toilets will be open in Harlaw Academy until 11:00am

Is there a cost to take part?

No. Celebrate Aberdeen is a free event.

Look forward to seeing you there!

It’s visitors day today at the Blair Atholl Jamborette! 🖤💛🖤

Explorers from Aberdeen have been handing out granite, irn bru & shortbread to camp guests. 😀

And they are off!

We hope all our Explorers enjoy their time at the Blair Atholl Jamborette!

They are set to enjoy adventurous, creative and sport activities; camping; and making new friends with other Scouts from the UK and abroad.

International camps are an amazing experience. The camp may be a matter of days but the memories and friendships last a lifetime.

💛🖤💛🖤

Funding info 👇

National Lottery Awards for All Scotland | The National Lottery Community Fund The National Lottery Community Fund gives grants to organisations in the UK to help improve their communities. The money awarded comes from the UK National Lottery.

📣 Date for your Diary! 📣

31 August 2024!

Celebrate Aberdeen is back & we have signed up for it!

More details to follow.

Look forward to seeing you there!

Do you run a community sports group in Aberdeen?

We are keen for organisations from all voluntary sectors to join our parade. If you are interested please go to our website to sign up.

Lets Celebrate the contribution made by all volunteers to life in Aberdeen.

Please share and tag sports groups you thin should take part.

Aberdeen Football Club
Aberdeen Sports Village
Sport Aberdeen
Aberdeen Lynx Ice Hockey Team
Active Schools Aberdeen
Transition Extreme Sports Ltd.

News from the Chief. 👇

Scouts - A message from Bear Grylls, UK Chief Scout After 15 years as Chief Scout, Bear announces September will mark the end of his time in the role.

🙌

Aberdeen Network at Pride

Well done to everyone who represented Scouts at Grampian Pride 🙌

Aberdeen and Stonehaven Yacht Club (ASYC) is currently looking for new members and are running sailing lessons for 10 - 15 year olds. ⛵️

Interested in finding out more?

Contact: [email protected]

Are ewe able to help? 👇👇👇

WE NEED EWE!

We are looking for some additional help on Saturday 30th March from 1300 at Templars' Park to get some of the site infrastructure set up.

All help will be gratefully received.

‘Act one beginners on stage!’ 🌟

Break a leg, Aberdeen Gang Show! 🎭

Wishing the Gang a fabulous opening night! 🤩

Looking forward to ‘Reading All About’ it in press reviews tomorrow! 🗞️

Woolly Jumper Staff Registration Now Open! 📢

Follow link for details on how to apply. 👇

STAFF REGISTRATION OPEN

We need your help to deliver the 2024 Woolly Jumper.

We are looking for leaders who are available for either the whole or part of the weekend to help with activities, catering, site services and evening entertainment.

🔴Friday 5th - Sunday 7th April.
🟣Variety of roles.
🟢Leaders (18+) must have a valid PVG and their mandatory ongoing learning should be current at the time of camp.
🟡Fully catered.
🔵£20 per leader.

Please complete the below form to register:
https://forms.gle/qHawH8M6kj6yR2NP7

The countdown is on until showtime!

Read All About Aberdeen Gang Show in today's
The Press and Journal! 📰

And book your tickets from Aberdeen Arts Centre 🎟🎭

Link: https://www.aberdeenartscentre.com/whats-on/read-all-about-it

Aberdeen Gang Show at Arts Centre is 'the best week of the year' for scouts Young cast tell of their excitement as Aberdeen Gang Show 2024 returns to city's Arts Centre with Read All About It! from Tuesday, March 12 to Saturday, March 16.

“Be contented with what you have got and make the best of it. Look on the bright side of things instead of the gloomy one.
But the real way to get happiness is by giving out happiness to other people.”

Baden-Powell

Happy New Year! 🥳

Here’s to exciting adventures, new challenges & perfect pitches. 🤩

Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas!🎄

What adventures will unwrap next?

Tickets for group bookings are now available! @ £10.00 each*
To take advantage of this offer, tickets must be booked through our Gang Show Box Office and paid for by Sunday 14th January 2024
[email protected]
After the 14th January tickets will go on general release and can only be purchased through the Art Centre Box Office
Normal ticket price Adults £16.00 – Child/concession £13.00
Please take up the “Early Bird Discount” and Pre-book your tickets for the 2024 show “Read All About It” today!
*This offer is only available to group bookings of 10 or more tickets.

AGM reminder! 📣

The Aberdeen District Scout Council AGM and Annual Review will be held at the Town and County Hall, Castle Street, Aberdeen, on Tuesday 28th November 2023, and will be chaired by the Lord Provost David Cameron as our Honorary President.

Doors open 7.00pm for a 7.30 start.

If you are planning to attend the AGM then RSVP to [email protected] if you have not already done so.

We will remember them.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

John McCrae