Welcome to the 90th Bristol (Westbury Methodist) Scout Group! We are proudly based at Westbury-on-Trym Methodist Church in Westbury on Trym, within the Cabot Scout District of North West Bristol, part of Avon County Scouts. We are affiliated with The Scouts and adhere to all their guidelines and procedures.
As an open, church-sponsored Scout Group, we foster a supportive relationship between the Scout Group and the Church, working together to achieve our shared goals. Our open policy allows individuals from all backgrounds and faiths to join us, extending beyond the immediate church community.
Established in 1965, our Scout Group began with a Cub Pack and Scout Troop for boys aged 8 to 16. In 1990, we expanded to include a Beaver Colony for boys aged 6 to 8, and Scouting became co-educational, welcoming girls at all levels.
In 2002, the Scout Association introduced significant changes, including the creation of the Explorer Scouts section for young people aged 14 to 18, along with new training and award schemes. Since then, our Scouting community has flourished.
By 2016, we faced a large waiting list for Beavers, with all nearby colonies also at capacity. Thanks to the support of parents who stepped up as new leaders, we successfully launched a second Beaver Colony.
Today, we proudly offer two sections each for Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts, welcoming boys and girls from Westbury on Trym and the surrounding areas. Upon reaching the age of 14, our young members can transition to one of the district-run Explorer units nearby.