Welcome to Flintshire Scout District
Flintshire Scouts offers young people across Flintshire the chance to embark on adventures, learn new skills, and make lasting friendships. Our diverse program includes outdoor activities, community projects, and personal development opportunities, guided by a dedicated team of volunteers. Join us to start your adventure!
Flintshire Scouts is a dynamic community that spans across Bistre, Broughton, Connah’s Quay, Flint, Hawarden, Kinnerton, Mynydd Isa, and Northop Hall, among others. Flintshire Scouts also host Gladstone campsite, a hub of adventure, where Scouts learn, grow, and explore.
Gladstone Campsite
The Gladstone Centre is owned by Flintshire District Scout Council and operated by the Gladstone Centre Management Committee. The Committee comprises of volunteer Scouters who administer, build and grow the facilities at the Gladstone Centre. 1st Hawarden Scout Group hold a licence from the Gladstone Estate to use the Campsite and Woodland areas around the Gladstone Centre buildings on a regular basis. Scouters from 1st Hawarden Group and other Flintshire District Scouters also make up the Service Crew to help repair, improve and maintain the facilities at Gladstone.
The Centre and campsite are set in Hawarden, North Wales. Gladstone Centre is open to all Scouting, Guiding and Youth groups year-round and hosts private events on a limited basis.
What’s happening in Flintshire?
- 1st Mynydd Isa Cubs Help Save the Bees with “Project Bee Bomb”!
This August, the Cubs from 1st Mynydd Isa took on a fantastic project to help protect one of our most important little helpers—bees! The Cubs and their families got involved in Project Bee Bomb, rolling up their sleeves to make a big difference for local pollinators. Bees play a huge role in keeping our environment healthy,… - Say hello to Lisa, the new Lead Volunteer for Flintshire
We’re thrilled to announce that we have a new superstar joining our Area Leadership team as Lead Volunteer for Flintshire District! Please give a warm Scout welcome to Lisa Francis. Lisa is ready to bring their expertise, enthusiasm, and a fresh perspective to our Scouting family. Here’s what you need to know about our new hero:… - Nearly 100 Squirrels and Beavers take over Gladstone for Damboree
This weekend saw 98 Beavers and Squirrels from Flintshire District spend the weekend at Gladstone Campsite for their annual Damboree. There was a total of 98 Beavers and Squirrels at the event, with 20 Explorer Scouts helping as well as Young Leaders. 8 Beaver Colonies and 4 Squirrel Dreys representing 8 Scout Groups from across… - 6 Medals for Flintshire Scouts at National Target Sports Competition
The Flintshire District Target Sport Team had an incredible weekend at the annual Waterloo Shooting Competition, held at Milldale Scout Camp Site in South West Cheshire. Six young participants and five leaders joined the event, showcasing their skills in a variety of target sports. Competing against 250 entrants from South West Cheshire, Mid-Cheshire, Warrington East… - Flint Mayor joins in with arts and craft fun!
1st Flint Cub Pack were visited by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Flint last week. During the Mayor’s Inauguration Ceremony, Cub Leader Jan Joynson-Crosby, won the pack tickets to go bowling, which were hand delivered to the Cubs. The Mayor, Mel Buckley and Deputy Mayor, Russell Davies turned up in their ceremonial robes to… - Flintshire Scouts ‘Trash the Trash’!
Treffynnon Cyntaf Group were joined by Buckley St Matthews Scout Group over the weekend to take part in an international Scouting Event which sees Scouts from around the world embark on litter picks, aiming to collect at least 1 kilo of rubbish each along the way. Scouts Trash the Trash Day was started by a…
