Skills for Life

We have a vibrant District programme and are committed to the development of Scouting in our area.

Welcome to Bury St Edmunds District

Bury St Edmunds is a rural District serving the north-western area of Suffolk from Thurston in the east to Lakenheath in the west.

The District consists of 13 Scout Groups, 3 Explorer Scout Units, a Scout Network Unit and a Scout Active Support Unit. Each week, over 1200 young people aged 4-18 enjoy the fun and adventure of Scouting, developing #SkillsForLife.

To find and contact your nearest Group or Unit, please use our Group Finder.

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Adult volunteers

The Scouts award-winning training scheme for volunteers means that adults get as much from Scouts as young people.

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Upcoming events

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Event
District Team Meeting
When

12th Dec 2024

Time

All Day

Location

Event
Scout Section Leaders’ Meeting
When

08th Jan 2025

Time

All Day

Location

Event
Beaver Section Leaders’ Meeting
When

09th Jan 2025

Time

All Day

Location

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Put your phone down and what are you left with? Just teamwork, courage and the skills to succeed.’
Bear Grylls, Chief Scout Bear Grylls