The Scout Association in Yorkshire and the Humber is administered through five Scout Counties, Central Yorkshire Scout County, Humberside Scout County, North Yorkshire Scout County, South Yorkshire Scout County and West Yorkshire Scout County.
Central Yorkshire Scout County
County badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members in Central Yorkshire
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The County organises international expeditions, enabling a number of Explorer Scouts and Scout Network members to undertake adventurous activities in other countries.
Humberside Scout County
County badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members in Humberside
Scouting in Humberside covers the former non-metropolitan county of Humberside. The headquarters of Humberside Scouts is at Raywell Park Activity Centre.[6]
There are 8 Districts within the Humberside County:
The Districts within Humberside were changed as part of the restructuring in 2011/2012. During this time Boothferry and Haltemprice were merged into Blacktoft Beacon. On 30 May 2012, the three Hull Districts: East Hull, North Hull and West Hull merged to make one District named City of Hull.
North Yorkshire Scout County
County badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Scout County covers the county of North Yorkshire and is geographically the largest of the 4 Yorkshire scouting counties.[7]
North Yorkshire Scouts celebrated the Centenary of scouting in 2007 by joining the Bilton Conservation Group to plant 2000 trees donated by the Woodland Trust.[8]
Sheffield Hallam is the largest District in the County with over 30 Scout Groups. Sheffield Hallam was formed when Sheffield Porter and Sheffield Rivelin merged in 2007.
The Doncaster Danum District has a Scout Band.
The Scout and Guide Shop (previously SGS Outdoors) is a combined Scout and Guide Shop in Sheffield with a full e-commerce website.[22] There is also a Scout Shop in Doncaster with online access.[23]
West Yorkshire Scout County
County badge as worn on the uniform of Scouting members in West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire has two Scout Bands - Revolution Show Corps (based in Queensbury) and Spen Valley Scout and Guide Band (based in Cleckheaton).
The County has a number of campsites and activity centres.[39] The county also operates a Water Activities Centre - Green Withens Watersports Centre at Green Withens reservoir, near Ripponden. Wharfedale District operates Reva Scouts Water Activity Centre, near Hawksworth.[40]
The current County Commissioner, Ian Womersley, was appointed in May 2020.
Scouting in higher education
There are also four student Scouting associations based at universities in the region which are affiliated with the Student Scout and Guide Organisation (SSAGO). These are:
Students of Hull Association of Guides and Scouts at the University of Hull
The Aldwark Water Activity Centre is owned and maintained by Central Yorkshire Scout County. The centre is located at Aldwark Bridge on the River Ure,[43] 8 miles upstream from the city of York.
The centre has one large camping field, as well as a converted mill which consists of a number of dormitories. The centre has kayaks and boats for sailing, and runs training courses to gain qualifications in these activities.
Bramhope Scout Campsite
The Bramhope Scout Campsite is situated just outside of the village of Bramhope, approximately 8 miles north-north-west of Leeds. The site covers 13+1⁄2 acres (5.5ha) of woodland and fields, offering various camping pitches for any sized camp up to a District camp.[44]
As well as the camping pitches, there are a number of buildings on the site offering accommodation and indoor training facilities. The site offers archery, air rifles, pedal karting, climbing, abseiling, and pioneering, amongst other activities. There are also facilities located near to the site which enable sailing, kayaking and swimming.
Calderdrift
Calderdrift campsite is operated by Wakefield District.[45]
Hunters Greave Scout Activity Centre
Hunters Greave Scout Activity Centre in Newlay, near Bramley, is operated by Shire Oak District. There is space for 100 campers.[46]
Wike
The Wike 'back-to-basics' campsite is operated by North Leeds District Scout Council.[47]
Bailwood The site is a safe enclosed space made up of a 3 acre camping field and approx. 21 acres of woodland making it ideal for both large groups and small looking for woodland adventures.
The county also has a water sports centre located at Ellerton-on-Swale near Catterick
Madge Hill Campsite, east of Pateley Bridge, is located within North Yorkshire but maintained by a team from West Leeds District. The site was presented to Farsley District Scouts in 1930 by the Hainsworth family. The site has a bunkhouse and space for camping.[55]
Gang Shows
Bradford Gang Show
20th Sheffield (Ecclesall Church) Gang Show.,[56] last held February 2024 (prior show in 2017).
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