 The historic Gloucestershire town of Tewkesbury is sited at confluence of the River Avon and the River Severn. The Twyning Scout movement is based in this area and takes its name from the village of Twyning, which is slightly upstream on the Avon.
Scout troops can often be seen on the streets of Tewkesbury especially during the town’s annual Medieval Festival and historic battle re-enactments, and scout fund raising drives. Twyningscouts.org.uk gives full information of Tewkesbury scout meeting venues and forthcoming events on the town’s scouting calendar.
The younger beaver scouts can be enrolled from the age of six upwards. Parents accessing twyningscouts.org.uk are able to find contact details for their local scout troop. Older children can gain details of the stages that a scout goes through before reaching explorer scout level. Scouting is open to all boys under 25 years old.
Being a scout is character forming and provides members with a modicum of independence that will stand them in good stead for life. Tuition in various arts of survival and first aid lead to tests that are rewarded with accomplishment badges. Scouts learn how to use maps and compasses, read the country code, tie a variety of knots, set up camp and cook.
Scouts in Tewkesbury look forward to campfire camaraderie and sing-a-longs. Twyningscouts.org.uk offers song lyrics, downloadable pdf song sheets, and ideas for comic skits. The site also provides links to reputable suppliers of scout uniforms, camping gear, badges and accessories.
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