{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"","standfirst":"Every one of the nations is doing something to help celebrate the Coronation of HM The King. From The Big Help Out to supporting the King\u2019s Coronation, find out what Scouts across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, England and the Commonwealth will be up to on this momentous weekend.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/20784/king-charles-and-scout.jpg","width":800,"height":450,"altText":"King Charles and Scout","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EOur involvement on the Coronation day\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EScout volunteers from across the UK and the Commonwealth\u00A0have been nominated\u00A0to help during\u00A0the Coronation\u00A0Day in London.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThey\u2019ll be stepping up to help people get around and make the best of their day. Around 50 young people are representing Scouts at a special screening of the Coronation Service at St Margaret\u2019s Church in Westminster.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe\u2019re incredibly proud to support so many people visiting London on this historic day. It\u0027s an opportunity for us to reflect on how we serve our communities and help\u00A0others, which is central to our Scouts promise.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EScotland\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIn Greenock, 25 miles west of Glasgow, a local Scout group is inviting their community to join them for \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/coronation/the-big-help-out/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe Big Help Out\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E over the Coronation weekend. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe Scouts themselves are serving cream teas to mark the occasion, and they\u2019re inviting their community to try Scout activities, including climbing, archery, and outdoor cooking. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EGreenock\u2019s population is very diverse, with their residents coming from all over the world. Their event this weekend is the perfect opportunity to bring their community together. They\u2019re hoping to introduce people to Scouts and give them a chance to talk about volunteering.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ENorthern Ireland\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAll over Northern Ireland, Scout groups are getting together to celebrate the Coronation and lend a hand for The Big Help Out.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EFermanagh are\u00A0putting on an event at Enniskillen Castle where there will be\u00A0bushcraft,\u00A0marshmallow roasting, and\u00A0climbing. 1st Saintfield Scout Group are partnering with the National Trust for an event at\u202FRowallane, and Londonderry County are hosting an event in\u202FPortrush where they\u2019ll be inviting the public to try a slime factory, ice cream making and a treasure hunt!\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAll the events are aiming to\u00A0inspire people to try something new, give Scouting a go and\u00A0help bring more volunteers\u202Finto the movement.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EEngland\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EBirmingham is home to Natesai\u2019s Scout group, 211\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Eth\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E Birmingham Scouts. They\u2019re busy packaging boxes of food and sweets to help the homeless for The Big Help Out.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ENatesai says, \u2018I come from Thailand where everyone knows about Scouts, but in the UK, not everyone knows what we are and why we do it.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EVolunteering is a great opportunity to gain more skills, be a role model to younger Scouts, and\u00A0become more generous to others. It\u2019d be an honour to help get the message across to people that volunteering can be fun and make a difference.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EI chose to help the homeless for The Big Help Out,\u00A0because my children and I have been through that state of life and we continued in Scouts despite it.\u2019\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ENatesai, 211\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Eth\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E Birmingham Scouts\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:true,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"gridImageBlock","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass","image":"/media/20785/natesai-with-volunteers-and-child.jpg","width":1280,"height":720,"altText":"Natesai with child and volunteers","caption":"","link":null},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWales\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EA group in North Wales are helping the Blind Veterans in Llandudno.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAt 6\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Eth\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E Colwyn Bay (The Heights), 17 young people, from Beavers to Scouts, have put\u0026nbsp;their hands up to help in any way they can from 10am to 3pm on Monday.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe Scouts will be in uniform and ITV Wales will be there to celebrate the occasion. It\u2019s also a great opportunity to recruit volunteers, as the Scouts will show the public some Scouts activities. They\u2019ll be doing knotting, as well as a spring flowers activity, which\u0026nbsp;they\u2019ve already run at their\u0026nbsp;local care home.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe group is a fantastic example of our Scout values. They\u2019re truly showing the impact Scouts can have on communities and young people.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ETell us what you\u2019re doing and order your badge\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EGoing back to 1911, Scouts have a \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/national-events/coronation/a-history-of-scouts-and-coronations/\u0022 title=\u0022A History of Scouts and Coronations\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eproud history of supporting the coronations of our Kings and Queens\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E. This weekend is certainly another one to remember.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EGet your \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://scouts-news.org.uk/31ME-1DUYO-8TH5PQ-X6BEQ-1/c.aspx\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003ECoronation\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E and \u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://scouts-news.org.uk/31ME-1DUYO-8TH5PQ-X6BER-1/c.aspx\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EThe Big Help Out badge\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003Es from Scout Store\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E to mark the occasion.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWe\u2019d love to hear what you\u2019re doing to celebrate. Tell us how you\u0027re connecting with your local community on social media by tagging \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://twitter.com/scouts\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003E@Scouts\u003C/a\u003E and using the hashtag #TheBigHelpOut.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"searchDescription":null,"pageType":null,"location":null,"versionDate":"05 May 2023","reviewDate":null,"furtherReading":[{"caption":"","title":"Find out more about the Coronation","url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/coronation/","newWindow":false},{"caption":"","title":"Learn more about The Big Help Out","url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/national-events/coronation/the-big-help-out/","newWindow":false}],"relatedLinks":[{"caption":"","title":"Read our Q\u0026A with Debbie, an event organiser","url":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2023/april/big-plans-for-the-big-help-out/","newWindow":false}],"id":48752,"nodeName":"Scouts contributing to the Coronation and The Big Help Out across the nations","title":"Scouts contributing to the Coronation and The Big Help Out across the nations ","type":"blogEntry","image":{"url":"/media/20784/king-charles-and-scout.jpg?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1dab821983f5590","caption":"King Charles And Scout","type":"jpg","size":102630,"width":800,"height":450,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Scouts contributing to the Coronation and The Big Help Out across the nations ","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"subHeader":"Every one of the nations is doing something to help celebrate the Coronation of HM The King.","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80ODc1MiJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2023/may/scouts-contributing-to-the-coronation-and-the-big-help-out-across-the-nations/"}