January seems to have disappeared in a blink, but that can only mean one thing, we are already racing into an action packed year ahead. With birthdays, events, camps and development opportunities filling the calendar, 2026 is shaping up to be a huge year for Vale of Clwyd Scouts.

Building on the fantastic growth, energy and successes of 2025, we are confident that 2026 will be even bigger, better and bolder. None of this happens without the time, commitment and passion of our volunteers, so thank you for everything you do to support young people across the District.

Introducing some new (well… not that new) faces

Towards the end of last year, we saw some positive movement within our District Leadership Team, and we were delighted to welcome a number of people into new or expanded roles. These changes strengthen the support available across the District and help us keep moving forward.

Ashley Tazzyman
14–24 Team Lead
Supporting Explorer Scouts and Network, and championing opportunities for young people aged 14 to 24.

Huw Jones
District Chair
Providing strategic leadership and governance, and supporting the District to thrive.

Isaac Jones & Joseph Steel
District Youth Leads
Representing the voice of young people and ensuring youth shaped Scouting sits at the heart of everything we do.

Aimee Curtis
Volunteer Development Team
Supporting recruitment, retention and development of volunteers across the District.

Alongside these changes, we have refreshed our District Team page to make it clearer and easier to find out who does what, and who to contact for support.

👉 Check out the District Team page to see the full team and their roles.

Your Scouts, Your Strategy

Leaders from Group, District, Area and Region are invited to take part in Your Scouts, Your Strategy, a practical, in-person day exploring the new Scouts UK strategy and what it means locally.

This session will focus on how the national strategy translates into real, meaningful action across Wales, with time to reflect, discuss and plan together.

📍 Ramada Plaza, Wrexham
📅 Saturday 7 March 2026
⏰ 10:00am to 4:00pm (lunch provided)

If Wrexham is not suitable, alternative dates are available:

  • Swansea: Saturday 28 February
  • Cardiff: Sunday 1 March

🔗 Book your place here:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx

Please note your preferred date in the booking form if you are unable to attend in Wrexham.

District events for 2026

We have a packed District programme planned for the year ahead, with competitions, camps, skills days and activities for every section.

There is something for everyone, whether that is trying a new challenge, developing skills, earning badges, or simply having fun with friends.

👉 View all District events and get booked on:
https://valeofclwydscouts.org.uk/events/

Places for some events are limited, so we recommend booking early where possible.

Want a District email address?

Fed up of using your personal email for all things Scouting? Want something that looks a bit more professional?

You can request a Vale of Clwyd Scouts email address and get free access to Microsoft 365 online, including Outlook, OneDrive and more.

If you would like to set one up, get in touch with Jacob, who can help you through the process.

👉 Request a District email address

District equipment available to hire

Got an activity coming up? We might already have the kit you need.

Our District equipment is now available to hire, including:

  • Air rifles
  • Archery equipment
  • Tomahawks
  • Soft tomahawks
  • Soft archery

Every penny raised through equipment hire is reinvested back into Vale of Clwyd Scouts, helping us purchase new kit, support permits and expand opportunities across the District.

👉 Book equipment now and support the District

Here’s to an exciting, busy and brilliant 2026. Thank you again for everything you do for young people across the Vale of Clwyd.