District Commissioner, Mr David McGregor, who was appointed in 2008 wanted to make a difference. In 2008 he challenged his District to raise the £300 that Kenyan scouts needed to return home from Uganda after the civil uprising – they raised it in 5 days!!! In 2009 Mr McGregor thought that he should “Shoot for the stars” and set a target of £3,000 for his District to help less abled people and families enjoy a holiday – something that most people take for granted.

The young people of Eastleigh took up the challenge and many events took place over the coming 12 months.

Beaver Scouts held a DVD night watching “Alvin & the Chipmunks” before settling down to their annual sleepover. Groups held BBQ’s throughout the summer months getting parents and friends involved.

2009 was the Centenary year of Eastleigh District, with over 400 campers coming together for a weekend of fun and activities in Mid June. The campers were reminded of the fundraising and all profits of the camp went towards the nominated charity.

As part of the Scout Association challenge “The Big Adventure” Eastleigh Town Centre became a place to remind how Scouting is fun and adventure, a climbing wall was erected for everyone to have a climb – it was a great success with 40 plus young people registering their interest in joining, 5 adults wanting to become leaders/helpers and £100+ being raised towards Scout Holiday Homes.

The year finished off with the 14th Eastleigh Scout Band, The Spitfires, putting on a concert in mid November for friends and leaders.

Scouts of Eastleigh will remember 2009, not only as a year of celebration, but a year when they raised a staggering £2,052.72 for others less fortunate than themselves.

On this page, you will find a form to fill in that will send us a short email. We will then add it to the page for people to see what others need. If you can help, then get in contact and make an arrangement. Don’t forget to let us know, so that we can take that request off the list.

Registration opens today (5th March) and will close on May 5th. Any registrations received after that date will not be accepted – so get in quick, so you do not miss out.

More information will be coming out between now and the camp, and will be posted on this website. So check back often!!

If you have any questions, then email Brian (scouts) who will be able to answer your questions.

The next planning meeting for this year’s District Camp is scheduled for Tuesday 10th February at the 4th Eastleigh’s HQ on Southampton Road.

Starting at 8pm, it will be a chance for people to find out about the latest information for the camp. It is important that all the information goes to all groups, so please make every effort to ensure that at least one representative from each Group attends.

If you have any questions then please contact Brian directly at scouts