19th October 2025

Dear <<First Name>>

Welcome to this edition of Wysmail, (West Yorkshire Scouts Mailing and Information List.)

Appointments - we are pleased to announce the following :

Lisa Ellis is taking on the role of Administrator to the County Lead Volunteer - Welcome Lisa!

Christopher Penn & Lauren Breslin are taking on the role of joint DLV for Holme Valley - Welcome both !

Introducing our Canada 2027 Leaders

Meet the Team

Programme Ideas & Networking (PIN) Day

22nd November - A support day to help you in your role covering...

programme ideas for all sections,
digital tools support
market place with campsites, and other organisations ( like RSPB, Canal & Rivers Trust, National Trust and local faith leaders.)
Meet the activity teams and find out what is possible for each section.
Have a go at some crafts and activities
Visit the scouting museum
and a fantastic opportunity to network with volunteers from across the county both old and new.

Book Here

Scout and Cub 1000 Trees Challenge

An opportunity to join an environmental project and make a real difference to your environment and gain the Community Impact Staged Badge.

Kirklees council are joining with West Yorkshire Scouts to plant 1000 trees on a site near to Castle Hill, Huddersfield. T

hey have asked for the help of Cubs and Scouts to come to a planting day on Saturday November 29th. There will be three sessions to choose from each designed for up to 50 people

9.00am - 12.00pm
11.00am - 2.00pm
1.00pm - 4.00pm

Cost is £2 per young person.

Please book as a troop or pack and let us know the approximate number of young people and leaders

Book Here

Wreath Making Sessions

Limited spaces book now

30th November

2nd December

6th December

Cost is £30 per person.

Contact

bookings@bradleywood.org.uk to book

County Winter Meeting

4th December, Bradley Wood 7:30pm

Come together with fellow members for our County Winter Meeting at Bradley Wood.

We’ll have the usual mix of plenary, section meetings, and plenty of time to socialise — plus some festive treats with mulled wine and mince pies to finish the evening!

Open to all adult members

Book Here

Christmas at Bradley Wood

6th December 10am - 5pm

We're turning our thoughts to the Festive Period!

Join us for our Christmas at Bradley Wood Event including ...

Christmas Fair stalls

Festive Food & Drinks

Christmas Crafts

and a change to try out some of our adventurous activities.

and we're now taking bookings for a visit with Santa!

Email bookings@bradleywood.org.uk for more information or to book your place.

Stall Holders also wanted. £15 a stall (stalls are indoors)

Raspberry PI Training

24th January - Bradley Wood

This is an opportunity to develop your understanding of how to bring technology into your meetings

Book Here

Squirrel, Beaver & Cubs Awards

31st January - Bradley Wood

An opportunity for squirrels who have the Acorn award, Beavers with Chief Scout Bronze and Cubs with Chief Scout Gold to come and celebrate their awards

Book Here

Bradley Wood Winter Camp

13th - 15th February

Bookings are now LIVE for our Winter Camp!

This fully catered camp includes a weekend full of activities and entertainment.

Cost YP £50

Leaders £25

What better way to spend Valentines Weekend than camping with your Scouts and Explorers??

Book your Group in now - bookings@bradleywood.org.uk.

Booking deadline 18th December 2025.

Explorer Events 2026

We’re excited to share two fantastic events coming up for West Yorkshire Scouts Explorers in 2026 – make sure to save the dates!

🪵 Party in the Wood – Bradley Wood, 13th March 2026
🎲 Scoutopoly – West Yorkshire (Scouts, Explorers & Network), 17th October 2026

More details will be released closer to the time.

💡 Got an idea for an event you think we should be running?
We’d love to hear from you — just email us at explorers@wyscouts.org.uk.

You can also visit wyscouts.online for updates and more information.

Cub Camp 2026

19th - 21st June 2026

Get ready for an unforgettable global adventure without leaving camp! "Around the World in 42 Hours" is a thrilling Cub Camp experience where young Scouts will journey across continents through fun-packed activities, cultural challenges, and international games. From crafting passports to trying global cuisine and learning about Scouting around the world, it’s a whirlwind expedition of discovery, friendship, and excitement – all in just 42 hours!

Cost for the weekend will cover camp fees, activities and catering from Friday supper to Sunday lunch.

Expressions of interest opening soon

Claim Badge

Protect the Planet

This county initiative continues to run through to the end of 2025. Over 500 badges have already been awarded but groups still have time to complete and claim their award.

To gain the badge, members should take part in any 4 activities from the themed areas.

Finished the award ? Claim your badges

One of our programme team will visit you to present the badges.

Resource

Young Leader Training

Courses for the rest of this year

21st -23rd Nov (Curly Hill)

Book Here

Upcoming Adult Courses

8th Nov - First Response
15th Nov - Nights Away Theory
16th Nov - First Response
13th Dec - First Response

Note our first response courses book up fast

Book Here

District Events open to other Districts

Blackhills Bonfire

Bonfire Night Tickets On Sale Now!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of flames, fireworks, and fun at Blackhills Scout Campsite on Saturday 1st November!

Tickets: £3 per person (ages 3 and over)

Gates open: 6:00 PM | Bonfire lit: 6:30 PM

Food to be available to purchase on the night (TBC)

Bring a torch for safe walking

Car parking available (weather dependent)

Open to all scouting families and friends – let’s make it a night to remember!

Book Here

WHOVILLE in the Woods

Saturday 29th November - Blackhills Campsite

Open to all squirrels, beavers and cubs to book on as a group (not individuals)

Contact Sarah.faulkner@bradfordnorthscouts.org.uk for any questions.

Book Here

Vacancies

🌟 Bradley Wood Administrator Vacancies 🌟

Do you have strong organisational skills and a knack for keeping things running smoothly? We are looking for dedicated Volunteer Administrators to support our vital work in the county.

We are currently recruiting for a

2. Bradley Wood Sub Committee Administrator

If you’re ready to put your skills to good use and support the smooth running of our activities, we’d love to hear from you!

📧 To express your interest or find out more, please email elaine.clough@bradleywood.org.uk

Events outside of West Yorkshire Scouts

Scouts of the World Award (SOWA) Discovery events

The Scouts of the World Award is all about delivering a project that makes the world a better place and it is one of Scouting's Top Awards. Attending a SOWA Discovery is the compulsory, first step to begin your award.

Book Here

National Scout and Guide Symphony Orchestra & Concert Band

We are pleased to announce that applications for the 2026 summer course of the NSGSO and NSGCB are now open. The residential course will again take place in Stourbridge at Old Swinford Hospital School and will culminate in two concerts in the Birmingham area.

The course runs from Sunday 26th July - Sunday 2nd August 2026 and the closing date for applications is 9am on Sunday 30th November 2025.

Find out More

County Calendar

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Bradley Wood Campsite
Shepherds Thorn Lane
Brighouse
HD6 3TU
United Kingdom