SSAGO News

SSAGO awards and commendations 2024

Lucy Smith (National SSAGO)

Monday 29th of April 2024

Many SSAGO members celebrated Aber's 20th Birthday at ball this past weekend. We enjoyed some great food and drinks, party bags, cake and some dancing. We also celebrated the SSAGO awards and commendations

SSAGO Spring EGM 2024 Results

Jack Woodward (National SSAGO)

Thursday 25th of April 2024

As the SSAGO Spring Extraordinary General Meeting for 2024 comes to a close, it's time to announce the results of both the Secretary election, and the motion to adopt a new Constitution!

Revolution 2024

Lucy Smith (Nottingham)

Wednesday 3rd of April 2024

Revolution is a national camp joint between Explorers and Network, but also SSAGO and SAGGA! It is held over the 4 days of the Easter bank Holiday weekend on the Isle of Wight annually. In 2024, many SSAGO members went from all over the country. Over the 4 days you participate in many activities that are all included in the price alongside the camp fee and evening entertainment. You are on a timetable which ensures you take part in all activities. There’s also a campfire every night!

SSAGO AGM 2024!

Jack Woodward (National SSAGO)

Sunday 17th of March 2024

Rally Through Time saw SSAGO hold it's Annual General Meeting, with the election of the new elected members of Team Pink, and the national SSAGO events for 2025.

Rally Through Time

Elina Giles (Scouts and Girl Guides York)

Sunday 10th of March 2024

Over the weekend of the 8-10th March, Rally Through Time (RTT) took place at Snowball Plantation, just outside York. Over 200 people attended from clubs all across the country.

Marathon Challenge 2023 Report

Caitlin Kinch (Cambridge University Scout and Guide Club)

Friday 22nd of December 2023

Marathon Challenge is CUSAGCs annual incident hike for Explorers, Rangers, Leaders and all other over 14s in Scouting and Guiding. Teams are challenged to visit as many of the given 26 grid references in 9 hours as possible, the further out they go the more points they get. There are also some manned points with bonus points to give out for completing their challenge and penalties for tardiness.

Oktoberfest Rally

Hannah Paveley (Birmingham Universities Scouts And Guides)

Monday 27th of November 2023

Back in November 2023, BUSAG and friends hosted Oktoberfest Rally.

Welsh Freshers 2023

Daniel Price (Swansea University Guides and Scouts)

Monday 13th of November 2023

SSAGO Members from Aberystwyth, Swansea and Bangor were Castaways on a Desert Island at the end of October – well camping in Machynlleth near Aberystwyth, which is close enough!

SSAGO at the 25th World Scout Jamboree

Jack Woodward (National SSAGO)

Tuesday 15th of August 2023

This summer was the 25th World Scout Jamboree, in Korea, and a whole load of SSAGO members attended! In the face of perhaps the most disastrous WSJ ever, SSAGO members, with plenty of support from our good friends in SAGGA, stepped up to help make the most of an event that no one was expecting!

Cutlery Cup 2023: Nick Bond

Jack Woodward (National SSAGO)

Monday 1st of May 2023

At MedieBall in Lincoln, Nick became the 13th person to be awarded the Cutlery Cup, for all of the incredible work he did to keep National SSAGO going, and for his dedication to all 3 of his clubs!

SSAGO Spring EGM 2023 Results

Jack Woodward (National SSAGO)

Saturday 29th of April 2023

The National SSAGO Handover Committee are pleased to announce the results of SSAGO’s Spring EGM 2023!

SSAGO Kernow on visiting National Trust site

Lara Cripps (Kernow SSAGO)

Monday 17th of April 2023

Did you know SSAGO has a national trust membership!!!! It's super easy to use and can be a great club activity for your club.

SCOGUI's 30th Night Hike - Loughborough

Penny Daws (Loughborough)

Wednesday 22nd of March 2023

On 11-12th March SCOGUI ran their annual Night Hike for Loughborough Guides, Scouts and Explorers. Teams between 4-8 participants ventured off on either a 10 or 13km walk in the Thurnby, Leicester area – completing tasks at bases along the way. They all did very well considering the bad weather but were grateful to come back to a bowl of warm spaghetti hoops upon reaching camp!

CentenaRally

Nathan Flaherty (Liverpool Universities' SSAGO)

Sunday 5th of March 2023

CentenaRally happened in Liverpool from 3rd to 5th March 2023, celebrating 100 years of Student Scouting/Guiding in Liverpool. It was pretty fun

SSAGO AGM 2023

The National SSAGO Exec

Saturday 4th of February 2023

It's that time of year again! Here's everything you need to know for SSAGO's 2023 Annual General Meeting.

SSROB goes up the Forth Bridge

SSAGO Strategic Rail Operations Branch (SSROB)

Tuesday 27th of December 2022

On Sunday 25/09/2022, Oliver, Stephen and I from the SSAGO Strategic Rail Operations Branch undertook a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the top of the iconic Forth Bridge, a few minutes outside of Edinburgh.

SSAGO EGM Results 2022

The National SSAGO Exec

Sunday 27th of November 2022

Team Pink announces that Oktoberfest Rally, hosted by BUSAG, has been elected as SSAGO's Autumn 2023 Rally!

Sheffield StinGS Freshers Camp 2022

Matt Fooks (Sheffield StinGS)

Monday 14th of November 2022

Sheffield StinGS freshers camp was from 21st-23rd October at Hesley Wood Campsite.

Meet the New Members of Team Pink!

The National SSAGO Exec

Wednesday 9th of November 2022

As I’m sure you’re aware by now, back in April the new Team Pink decided it was time to share the workload, and bring some new Assistant roles to the team. Applications were opened, plenty were received and reviewed, and then summer happened… confirming and setting up each role took longer than we’d have liked. But now that all three positions are in place, we’re able to announce them!

North Wet Freshers Camp 2022

James Barber (Liverpool Universities' SSAGO)

Sunday 6th of November 2022

Between 04/11/2022-06/11/2022 North Western SSAGO members descended on Liverpool for this year's Freshers Camp for the North West of England.

History of SSAGO Student Scout and Guide Organisation Book

Larah Korrison

Monday 17th of October 2022

Exploring over 100 years of stories, friendship and adventure this book will take you on an amazing journey. SSAGO's first history book is here!

Team Pink Weekend, Summer 2022

Thomas Stevens (National SSAGO)

Tuesday 9th of August 2022

Want to see what serious things we get up to and discuss on a Team Pink Weekend? If you do, go read the minutes- here's all the silly stuff we did instead!

Rally of Games, June 2022

Oli Bills (Southampton SSAGO)

Sunday 10th of July 2022

Rally of Games has been a year in the making, and what a year it's been - resulting in one of the biggest summer rallies SSAGO has seen. Members from across the country came together at Overstone to celebrate everything games related that SSAGO has enjoyed during and after Lockdown.

SSAGO completes Metrolink

SSAGO Strategic Rail Operations Branch (SSROB)

Thursday 30th of June 2022

On Monday 27/06/2022, adorned in matching t-shirts and looking like a very nerdy stag do, 6 members of the SSAGO Strategic Rail Operations Branch (SSROB), led by Stephen Moore and I, started their challenge to visit every station on the Manchester Metrolink tram network.

Southampton SSAGO Goes to Brownsea Island!

Ben Lewis (Southampton SSAGO)

Sunday 12th of June 2022

Southampton went on a trip to Brownsea Island. We had a great time visiting the origins of Scouting and Guiding, while also buying many badges and meeting lots of animals.

LUSSAGO Supports Bebington District 75th Anniversary Camp

James Barber (Liverpool Universities' SSAGO)

Friday 27th of May 2022

On the weekend of Friday 13th – Sunday 15th May 2022, some LUSSAGO members supported Bebington District’s 75th Anniversary Camp taking place at Tawd Vale Adventure Centre, Merseyside’s county campsite.

Once Upon a Ball, April 2022

Reuben Cone (Independent Members)

Monday 9th of May 2022

On 30th April 2022, after a three year break, SSAGO returned to its formal Ball at Keele Hall, Staffordshire.

LUSSAGO Science Jamboree 2021

James Barber (Liverpool Universities' SSAGO)

Thursday 5th of May 2022

After months of planning, LUSSAGO members prepared boxes of science experiments for over 1200 Beavers, Rainbows, Cubs and Brownies as part of Science Jamboree 2021 in December 2021-January 2022.

SSAGO Commendations 2022

The National SSAGO Exec

Wednesday 4th of May 2022

Team Pink are pleased to announce the winners of SSAGO's first-ever collection of Commendations.

SSAGO Committee Colander 2022

The National SSAGO Exec

Wednesday 4th of May 2022

Team Pink announced the winners of SSAGO's second-ever Committee Colander, the SciJam Committee from Liverpool University SSAGO, at Once Upon A Ball.

SSAGO Cutlery Cup 2022

The National SSAGO Exec

Tuesday 3rd of May 2022

At SSAGO’s return of the first dress-up ball since before COVID, Jude Blamire became the 12th recipient of the Cutlery Cup, for her outstanding dedication to SSAGO both nationally and locally.

National Windsor Day of Celebration 2022

Izzy Hooper (Birmingham Universities Scouts And Guides)

Friday 29th of April 2022

Some SSAGO Members attended the National Windsor Day of Celebration on April 24th, 2022 to achieve their Queen's Scout Award. It has been a long-awaited event where they started the morning learning how to March and the afternoon in a parade in the Quadrangle in Windsor Castle before a service in St George's Chapel.

SCOGUI (Loughborough) Night Hike 2022

Eleri Allen (Loughborough)

Saturday 12th of March 2022

Over the weekend of 12-13 March 2022, SCOGUI ran our annual incident night hike for local Scouts, Guides, Explorers, and Rangers from across the Loughborough district/division. We welcomed over 130 participants which, with a record number of leaders and helpers, made this our biggest event yet! We are looking forward to next year’s event.

2022 AGM Results

The National SSAGO Exec

Tuesday 1st of March 2022

Introducing the results of 2022's SSAGO AGM!

2022 AGM

Samir Soares (Nottingham)

Wednesday 26th of January 2022

The 2022 SSAGO National AGM!!!
Details are below

Viking Rally, Autumn 2021

Tim Rodaway (Newcastle Universities Student Scout and Guide Group)

Tuesday 18th of January 2022

SSAGO raided the North East (of England) for Viking Rally, setting up camp at Moor House Adventure Centre and invading both Newcastle and Durham. Over 220 Vikings from across more than 30 different clubs joined us for our weekend of raiding.

WomBall, September 2021

Jude Blamire (Birmingham Universities Scouts And Guides)

Tuesday 21st of September 2021

After an 18 month hiatus, SSAGO was back for an in-person national event. Though it wasn't what everyone was expecting after the bid at Roman Rally in 2020, the WomBall committee spent meeting after meeting adapting and rethinking the event to bring it to life. 

Team Pink Weekend 2021

National SSAGO

Thursday 19th of August 2021

The SSAGO Exec and Assistants were delighted to meet up at Willesley Scout Campsite for this year's Team Pink Weekend!

SSAGO EGM Results

The National SSAGO Exec

Sunday 18th of July 2021

The National Executive Committee are pleased to announce that SSAGO's 2022 Easter Ball and Summer Rally have been elected following our latest Extraordinary General Meeting.

SSAGO EGM 2021

The National SSAGO Exec

Tuesday 22nd of June 2021

We are delighted to announce that we will be holding a SSAGO EGM to elect Easter Ball 2022 and Summer Rally 2022. Make sure to register to vote at vote.ssago.org today!

Celebrating 1 Year of Virtual SSAGO: 5 days of over 30 activities

Oli Bills (Southampton SSAGO)

Wednesday 17th of March 2021

On this day last year, Virtual SSAGO was born! SSAGO set up the National SSAGO Discord Server (SSAGO Chat) to bring everyone together virtually where we couldn't meet physically.

For the next 5 days, we celebrate all that Virtual SSAGO has become since then!

17th-21st March: Virtual SSAGO's Anniversary!

Leon Brindley (Southampton SSAGO)

Tuesday 16th of March 2021

Over the past year, Virtual SSAGO has brought our close-knit SSAGO community together and sparked many friendships, projects, and events. Now, we want to celebrate all of you who have organised, attended, or promoted all of Virtual SSAGO's activities. From the 17th until the 21st of March, the Virtual SSAGO Team will be hosting our Virtual SSAGO Anniversary. There'll be tonnes of exciting online events- from Music Bingo, to a SSAGO Bake Off, to Mascot Stealing! Join us the SSAGO Discord to meet new friends, learn new things and discover new interests! Over the past year, Virtual SSAGO has brought our close-knit SSAGO community together and sparked many friendships, projects, and events. Now, we want to celebrate all of you who have organised, attended, or promoted all of Virtual SSAGO's activities. From the 17th until the 21st of March, the Virtual SSAGO Team will be hosting our Virtual SSAGO Anniversary. There'll be tonnes of exciting online events- from Music Bingo, to a SSAGO Bake Off, to Mascot Stealing! Join us the SSAGO Discord to meet new friends, learn new things and discover new interests!

Larah Korrison awarded Honorary Lifetime Membership

National SSAGO Exec

Monday 15th of March 2021

Larah was awarded Honorary SSAGO Membership for her exceptional work as the inaugural SSAGO Archivist from 2017-2021.

2021 SSAGO AGM Results

National SSAGO Exec

Monday 8th of March 2021

The Exec and Returning Officer are pleased to announce the results from the 2021 Annual General Meeting.

New Archivist and International Officer Selected

National SSAGO Exec

Monday 8th of February 2021

The SSAGO Exec are excited to announce the selection of Cornelia Schmitt as the new International Officer and Charlotte Simmons as the new Archivist.

2021 SSAGO Annual General Meeting

National SSAGO Exec

Friday 29th of January 2021

The 2021 SSAGO AGM will be the first ever fully online AGM. This article will have everything you need to know regarding how this new format will run.

SSAGO's 2020 Freshers Camps Recap

Reuben Cone (National Exec)

Tuesday 17th of November 2020

With SSAGO still not in a position to hold ‘real life’ camps, this year's Freshers Camps all went online. Find out what happened at Stay Up with ScotNorth, South West Freshers' Maskmaster and Midlands Freshers.

Coronavirus Update: November 2020

National Exec

Friday 13th of November 2020

Updated Coronavirus guidance and upcoming event guidance.

Indie and Associate Rep Election Results 2020

Reuben Cone (National Exec)

Thursday 12th of November 2020

Following the elections of the new Indie and Associate representatives, we are excited to announce the election of Georgina Westbrook as the new Indie rep and Maria Glover as the new Associate rep.

SSAGO and SAGGA Unite for Alternative Rally

Oli Bills (Southampton SSAGO)

Friday 16th of October 2020

On the weekend of 17th-19th of July 2020, Alternative Rally, the traditional chance for graduating SSAGO members to join new and old SAGGA members with a weekend packed of Rally activities, moved virtual on to the SAGGA Discord!

Virtual Witan, July 2020

Lauren Whittaker (Witan Team)

Friday 4th of September 2020

It’s been just over a month since Virtual Witan and time to reflect on what we got up to between 8th and 16th July 2020!

2020 SSAGO Awards

SSAGO National Exec

Tuesday 1st of September 2020

SSAGO celebrated the achievements of its members in this challenging year with the 2020 SSAGO Awards. Elizabeth Marsden won the Cutlery Cup and the 19/20 BUSAG Committee won the new Committee Colander.

SSAGO Archives Memories Project

Larah Korrison, National Archivist

Friday 10th of July 2020

Earlier this year we launched the SSAGO Memories project, we wanted to hear about past member’s experiences, whether that’s at a club level or national. A few months on and we wanted to share some of those precious memories that we’ve gratefully received!

Coronavirus Update: July 2020

SSAGO National Exec

Wednesday 8th of July 2020

A summer update from the Exec regarding how SSAGO will be affected by Coronavirus over the coming months.

Roman Rally, Spring 2020

Roman Rally Committee

Wednesday 1st of April 2020

The Roman SSAGO empire has finally returned to Rome Bath after it lay in ruins for 25 years. As Rome wasn’t built in a day, the Senate (committee), along with some helpers, worked tirelessly to build up a weekend filled to the maximus for its legionaries (consisting of 295 gladiators from 39 clubs)!

Coronavirus Update: National SSAGO Events

SSAGO National Exec

Monday 30th of March 2020

An update regarding the upcoming National SSAGO Events and looking beyond Coronavirus.

SSAGO Coronavirus Update

SSAGO National Exec

Monday 16th of March 2020

Information for all SSAGO members regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and our upcoming events.

SSAGO Supports (and survives!) Wintercamp 2020

Reuben Cone and Thomas Webster (National SSAGO)

Thursday 23rd of January 2020

SSAGO members supported Scouting's two extreme winter events by braving the weather at Gilwell and Hawkhirst Wintercamp. In the wet and the wind they helped to run a variety of activities for 1000's of Scouts, Explorers and Guides. In the process becoming the first recipients of the SSAGO Support Team badge!

SSAGO's Best of the 2010s

Reuben Cone (National SSAGO)

Wednesday 8th of January 2020

With the 2010s now coming to an end, it's time for SSAGO to look back at some our highlights from the past 10 years!

Rally Recap: Birmingham Chocolate Rally 2019

Reuben Cone, Katey Anderson, Rosie Platten

Friday 6th of December 2019

13 years after the previous one, 310 SSAGO members travelled to the home of chocolate for the 2019 edition of Birmingham’s Chocolate Rally. SSAGO members from 38 clubs and 3 countries descended on Alfrey Activity Centre and came away with plenty of happy memories and even more chocolate.

SSAGO Celebrates a Summer of Support

Reuben Cone (National SSAGO)

Thursday 21st of November 2019

This summer SSAGO members once again proved just how useful they could be by attending various SSAGO Support events across the country. Here we recap what they got up to and thank them for their achievements.

SSAGO's 2019 Freshers Camps Recap

Reuben Cone (National SSAGO)

Monday 11th of November 2019

Across the country SSAGO clubs have had Freshers Camps, this article contains a small summary of most of those camps!

South West SSAGO takes on the Crystal Maze! South West Freshers’ Camp 2019

Ethan Rose (Portsmouth SSAGO)

Friday 8th of November 2019

Last weekend 50 SSAGOers from across the South West took on the ultimate task in television game-show challenges, and attempted to defeat the unique, Portsmouth SSAGO edition, of the Crystal Maze!

Southampton SSAGO's Freshers Camp to Winchester 2019

Oli Bills (Southampton SSAGO)

Monday 21st of October 2019

Southampton SSAGO saw 24 keen SSAGOers head to Winchester for the weekend of the 18th-20th of October for a weekend of silly games, fire, exploration and most importantly, making new friends for their Southampton SSAGO Freshers' Camp 2019.

Celebrating 100 years of OUSGG

Danica Fernandes (Oxford University Scout and Guide Group)

Monday 7th of October 2019

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Oxford University Scout and Guide Group, the UK's oldest student Scout and Guide Club. Carina Williams tells us about how OUSGG celebrated with a 100th anniversary annual dinner.

SSAGO Archive Weekend

Larah Korrison (National SSAGO)

Sunday 6th of October 2019

SSAGO's first Archive weekend was filled with fascinating history and progressing with a digital repository.

Membership Officer Election Results

National SSAGO

Friday 4th of October 2019

Following the elections of the new Membership Officer, we are excited to announce the election of Thomas Webster as the new Membership Officer.

Membership Officer Resignation and Upcoming Election

National SSAGO

Wednesday 11th of September 2019

After having been voted in as the Membership Officer on the National SSAGO Exec at the SSAGO AGM in February, unfortunately Clare Fuller has had to make the hard decision to stand down from Team Pink. The Exec would like to thank Clare for all of the hard work that she completed as part of the Exec and we wish her all the best for her future endeavours. We will be holding an online election to find and elect a new member of SSAGO to take on this exciting yet challenging role.

SSAGO Supports Gilwell 24 2019

Reuben Cone (National Exec)

Monday 22nd of July 2019

SSAGO once again volunteered at the high-octane experience of Gilwell 24 – this time taking the wheel of the Roller Disco, providing a great time for thousands of Explorers and Rangers.

Indie and Associate Election Results 2019

National SSAGO

Wednesday 17th of July 2019

Following the elections of the new Indie and Associate representatives, we are excited to announce the election of Rebecca Elliott as the new Indie rep and Oli Cubbit as the new Associate rep.

Rally Recap: Scot Rally 2019

Reuben Cone (National Exec)

Monday 8th of July 2019

120 SSAGO members headed to the frozen lands of the North for the 2019 SSAGO Summer Rally in Scotland. At Lapwing Lodge Scout Activity Centre, members from 30 clubs took part in a Scottish themed weekend that had even the proudest Englishman donning a kilt and chugging some Irn-Bru.

Keele SSAGO's trip to Burg Rieneck Scout and Guide Castle

Carrie Mccoy (Keele SSAGO)

Monday 1st of July 2019

Did you know that there's a Guide and Scout Castle? Keele SSAGO visited Burg Rieneck, the home of the German VCP Christian Scout and Guide Movement, for a week of medieval adventure.

Aber's 15th Birthday Reunion

Larah Korrison (Aberystwyth Student Scout and Guide Organisation)

Monday 10th of June 2019

Aber SSAGO old and new descended to Silvercross Scout Campsite, Swansea for our 15th birthday summer camp. The club can trace its routes to as far back as the 1980’s but sadly it closed in the 1990s. It was given new life in 2004 and has gone from strength to strength ever since.

Anona Mann awarded 2019 Cutlery Cup

Reuben Cone (National SSAGO)

Saturday 4th of May 2019

At Aber does ABBA Ball, Anona Mann from Sheffield Hallam Students Union Guides & Scouts (HUGS) was awarded the 2019 Cutlery Cup for the outstanding job she has done for HUGS, National SSAGO and local Scouting.

Kohoutek 2019

Jenny Rodgers (University of Bristol Guides and Scouts)

Tuesday 16th of April 2019

This year was the 35th time that Kohoutek competition for scouts and guides has run and was a brilliant day themed around dinosaurs which saw teams challenged to 20 varied bases and scored on their success at each task.

National SSAGO 2019-20

Joshua Smith (National SSAGO)

Thursday 11th of April 2019

With Ball fast approaching it’s time to say farewell to some old faces, welcome some new ones and look at what’s coming up over the next year! This is your big update on national events, projects and volunteers for 2019-20!

SSAGO goes to Alton Towers

Katie Finch (Nottingham)

Monday 8th of April 2019

On Saturday 6th April SSAGO headed to Alton Towers, the UK's largest theme park!

Glasgow SSAGO’s adventures on the Isle of Arran

Anna Bambrick (Glasgow SSAGO )

Monday 11th of March 2019

This weekend Glasgow SSAGO fought their way to the Isle of Arran, through all of the barriers thrown at them; from lack of space on the ferry to the hostel boiler being broken... They avoided complete mental breakdowns and managed to have a fab weekend on the Island!

The Carved Antelope Horn

Larah Korrison (Aberystwyth Student Scout and Guide Organisation)

Tuesday 19th of February 2019

SSAGO's oldest object, a 60 year old carved antelope horn gets a make over after suffering some damage to it's wing.

Your Ultimate Guide to the AGM

Melissa Roberts (National SSAGO)

Thursday 24th of January 2019

Do you want to leave your mark on SSAGO's story? Perhaps you have some really good ideas for projects and events SSAGO could run? Now is your chance to get involved and run for the 2019-2020 Exec team!

SSAGO Supports Winter Camp

Lauren Whittaker (National SSAGO)

Saturday 19th of January 2019

Weekend filled with fire, food and fun at Gilwell Winter Camp!

Tales from Aber's past

Larah Korrison, National Archivist

Monday 3rd of December 2018

For the past year I’ve been helping the MSAGM Aber SSAGO club organise their archives ready for long term and safe keeping at the University Library, Hugh Owen. The collection comprises various records documenting their activities and events.

Voices from the Past, Messages for the Future

Mythili D K (Southampton SSAGO)

Saturday 27th of October 2018

This is the story of how we accidentally found some holes in Southampton SSAGO's history and decided to fill them up. It is a story of how a conversation over lunch led to a bigger plan and of how we took the first steps to fulfill that plan. It is also a story of how a trip into the past influenced me personally and motivated me to work towards linking the past and the future with the present. This is a story about an amateur archivist who did her best to do her duty to the archive.

Keele to Kandersteg

Georgina Westbrook (Keele SSAGO)

Monday 25th of June 2018

Keele SSAGO visited Kandersteg International Scout Centre for their first ever international trip!

SSAGO and Quidditch: A Superb Combination!

Samir Soares (Liverpool University SSAGO)

Saturday 12th of May 2018

Looking for something new to get involved with or try with your SSAGO club? Why not try a game of Quidditch?

All the Balls

Natalia Elliot (Aberystwyth Student Scout and Guide Organisation)

Thursday 12th of April 2018

With SAGUWE’s “Yule Ball” ball slowly drifting into our memory banks, take a look at what one of our newer members thought of her first ball and the other activities on offer over the weekend.

National SSAGO 2018-19

Joshua Smith (National SSAGO)

Tuesday 10th of April 2018

With ball out of the way and the SSAGO Exec’s handover complete it is time to say farewell to some old faces and hello to new members of the team!

Election Results: Indie and Associate Rep

Joshua Smith (National SSAGO)

Thursday 5th of April 2018

Following the conclusion of online voting we can now announce who the new Indie and Associate Reps will be for 2018/19.

NUSSAGG takes on iScout

Tim Rodaway (Newcastle Universities Student Scout and Guide Group)

Monday 12th of March 2018

NUSSAGG shares the fun of the international iScout challenge...

S'mores at Sparkle and Ice

Lorna Jackson (SSAGO Indie rep 2017/18)

Wednesday 7th of March 2018

The first weekend in February saw six members of SSAGO from SAGUWE, Southampton and Indie come together to help at Girlguiding’s Sparkle and Ice event at Foxlease...

SAGGA and the City

Alex Moore (SSAGO Associate Rep 2017/18)

Monday 5th of March 2018

The adventure doesn’t stop when you graduate and leave SSAGO, here’s a sneak peek of what SAGGA (the Scout and Guide Graduate Association) gets up to.

Scottish SSAGO

Lauren Whittaker (Glasgow SSAGO )

Friday 2nd of March 2018

Growth of SSAGO in Scotland!

SSAGO AGM 2018

James Frith, National Publicity Officer

Tuesday 20th of February 2018

Following the AGM on Sunday morning and the conclusion of Witan in a Weekend Rally hosted by the Young Goats, the new SSAGO Exec for 2018-2019 and the next set of national events are...

Toasty at Gilwell Wintercamp

Chelsea Bell (UWE Bristol)

Wednesday 7th of February 2018

On the weekend of the 12th- 14th January, a group of SSAGOers got together at Gilwell Park to help out again at another national Scouting event, this time Wintercamp...

90s Rally Relived

Melissa Roberts (On behalf of National SSAGO)

Friday 12th of January 2018

Now the excitement of the holidays has passed and you’ve all settled into 2018, we thought we’d give you something to smile about; a reminder of rally! It may seem like a lifetime ago but it was in fact only 2 months ago that we all rocked up at Sid Vale Campsite for a weekend of 90s themed fun!

Get your Sci Jam on!

Samir Soares (Liverpool Universities' SSAGO)

Tuesday 28th of November 2017

Last weekend members of Liverpool SSAGO helped run the University of Liverpool Science Jamboree 2017, where students planned and ran activites for almost 600 beavers, cubs and brownies helping the children complete various activity badges.

The mysteries of the Gadaffy Plate... revealed!

James Frith (National SSAGO)

Monday 27th of November 2017

Step back in time with 35 years of Gadaffy Duck Challenges!

SSAGO Success - Gadaffy Duck Challenge Plate

Melissa Roberts (On behalf of National SSAGO)

Saturday 25th of November 2017

The SSAGO Exec continue to hold the Gadaffy Duck Challenge plate after their 3rd win, defeating Southampton at Plymouth's 90s Rally last weekend... but how long can this winning streak last?

Spooky Students at Scarefest

Sarah Nugent (University of Bristol Guides and Scouts)

Thursday 23rd of November 2017

On the weekend of Friday 27th October, a group of SSAGOers gathered at Gilwell Park to run some of the activities for Scarefest – A national Halloween themed camp for Scouts and Explorers!

Medieval Mayhem - South West Freshers camp 2017

Shona Allman (University of Bristol Guides and Scouts)

Saturday 11th of November 2017

Last weekend SSAGO drifted back to the time of fiery dragons and stony castles. A variety of activities were enjoyed by all from crazy catapults to getting the president of Plymouth stuck in a tunnel!

Adventures at SAGGA Alternative Rally

Matthew Wade (SAGGA)

Tuesday 31st of October 2017

The adventures of SSAGO graduates at Alternative Rally, the next stage of a SSAGO Rally, once they've moved on to SAGGA, the Scout and Guide Graduate Association

RALLY OUT - Leeds "Around the World" Summer Rally 2017

Emily Robinson (Leeds)

Thursday 26th of October 2017

I know it feels like it was an absolute eternity ago now (128 days ago, not that any of us over here are counting) it’s finally time for us to wrap up rally and officially pass over the reins to Plymouth! (Read: I finally got round to typing this up and sending it to James, despite weekly reminders/subtle prompts).

So, Leeds Around The World Rally...

SSAGO Success - Queens Guide Award

Melissa Roberts (On behalf of National SSAGO)

Wednesday 11th of October 2017

Today, on International day of the Girl, we celebrate our members achieving the highest youth award in Girl Guiding!

SSAGO Celebrates 50 years at SSAGO Reunion

Oli Bills (National SSAGO)

Wednesday 4th of October 2017

SSAGO celebrated it's 50 year birthday and anniversary by hosting a Reunion at Scout Park in London, bringing together past, present and future members of SSAGO for one giant celebration in the traditional SSAGO style.

A tale of 2 SSAGOers... at Kent International Jamboree!

Lucy Blatherwick and Liam Flavin (Southampton)

Tuesday 12th of September 2017

2 SSAGO members from Southampton share their adventures from Kent International Jamboree this summer...

Scouting all-nighter at Gilwell 24

James Frith-lees (National SSAGO)

Thursday 7th of September 2017

On a weekend back in July, a group of stalwart SSAGOers survived Scout Adventure’s Gilwell 24 event, where a few thousand Explorers set out to stay awake from 9am Saturday until 9am Sunday, with activities and entertainment provided throughout.

The Student Scout and Guide Organisation was tasked as usual with running the soft drinks bar at the main arena, as well as providing a casual fire and, as we found, helping with just about anything!

Science at Waddow Hall Wellies and Wristbands

Rosie Boyes (Indie)

Wednesday 6th of September 2017

Student Guides teamed up with the Royal Astronomical Society for some out of this world activities at Wellies and Wristbands at Waddow Hall!

Magic at Foxlease Wellies and Wristbands

Emma Crickmore (Cambridge University Scout and Guide Club)

Monday 4th of September 2017

For the first time there was an official SSAGO presence at Wellies and Wristbands. At Foxlease we ran Muggle Quidditch and learnt that SAGUWE need to keep a closer eye on their penguins!

"SSAGO Team" Team Building weekend!

Vicky Sanderson (National SSAGO)

Monday 28th of August 2017

The SSAGO Committee (now renamed Team) went on a successful Team Building weekend, to Youlbury Scout Adventure Site, near Oxford...

A week spent supporting Poacher International Scout and Guide Jamboree!

Vicky Sanderson (Independent Members)

Sunday 27th of August 2017

Members of SSAGO attended Poacher 2017 and assisted with activities and enjoyed meeting young people from 24 different countries...

The SSAGO Spirit: Anwen’s Story

Melissa Roberts (Aberystwyth)

Sunday 13th of August 2017

"This incredible pool of friendly faces, based all around the country means that wherever you are you’re probably not far away from someone you’ve met; even if you don’t know them that well. This idea was recently tested when one member of Aberystwyth managed to abandon one of their mascots in Stockport Station..."

Pink and Proud

Holly Garbett (UWE Bristol)

Monday 17th of July 2017

Last weekend SSAGOers from across the UK headed to the capital to March alongside The Scout Association and GirlGuiding in London Pride!

SSAGO Success - Explorer Belt

Melissa Roberts (On behalf of National SSAGO)

Saturday 15th of July 2017

10 days exploring nature and culture in a foreign country, with an actual belt as the award!

SAGUWE does Snowdonia

Lorna Sturgess, Chelsea Bell and Dan Wyatt (UWE Bristol)

Tuesday 11th of July 2017

SAGUWE had a very wet summer camp in North Wales, full of bouncing, splashing, climbing and #BugBitesandBruses!

Southampton SSAGO's International Trip to Switzerland

Oli Bills (Southampton SSAGO)

Monday 10th of July 2017

Southampton and Solent SSAGO embark on a journey to Kandersteg, Switzerland staying at the International Scout Centre for a week of excitement and adventure!

SNOGS Sunday Funday

Connor Lynch (Nottingham)

Wednesday 21st of June 2017

On Sunday 11th June, The University of Nottingham Scout and Guide Society ran a funday for over 250 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Rainbows, Brownies and Guides and their leaders.

SSAGO Success - Society and Student Union awards

Melissa Roberts (On behalf of National SSAGO)

Friday 16th of June 2017

The end of the academic year is a stressful time for many SSAGO members with exams, deadlines and dissertations all haunting, but this time is also an exciting time and one when we are able to recognise the amazing achievements of everyone throughout the year...

SSAGO's 50th Celebrations!

James Frith-lees (National SSAGO)

Tuesday 13th of June 2017

The Student Scout and Guide Organisation formed in 1967, which makes 2017 it's 50th year!
We're celebrating in style with a huge camp, a tough challenge and shiny badge worthy of our Golden Anniversary!

Frying around at Gilwell Fundays

Jimmy Austin (Leicester)

Tuesday 13th of June 2017

Not only were SSAGO at Woodhouse Park Fundays this weekend, but we were also at Gilwell park running Backwoods cooking and Astronaut food tasting...

Bouncing around at Woodhouse Fundays

Jenny Stevens (University of Bristol Guides and Scouts)

Monday 12th of June 2017

This weekend SSAGO took to Woodhouse Park to help with Fundays, a jam-packed day ran on both Saturday and Sunday for Beavers, Cubs, Rainbows and Brownies...

ManSSAGO go Dutch!

Harriet Bell (Manchester)

Sunday 11th of June 2017

Martini Stam are the Student Scouting society at the University of Groningen, which is in the North of the Netherlands. On the 12th to the 14th of May four members of ManSSAGO descended on Groningen as SSAGO's international contingent...

Flying high at OxonJam

Anona Mann (National SSAGO)

Friday 2nd of June 2017

Over the second May Bank Holiday weekend, eight SSAGOers from across the country got together to help at Oxfordshire’s Jamboree, OxonJam... running Quidditch for all ages!

SSAGO and SAGGA gathering in Oxford

Oli Bills (Southampton SSAGO)

Monday 22nd of May 2017

When SSAGO and SAGGA meet up in a delightful gathering in Oxford, including pizza and fudge, museum exploring, board games, a lovely camp in the sun and sharing many stories and ideas!

SSAGO Success - Queens Scout Award

Melissa Roberts (On behalf of National SSAGO)

Friday 5th of May 2017

2 weeks ago on St George's day, members of SSAGO headed up to Windsor to receive the highest youth award in Scouting...

CUSAGC's Trip Over Easter 2017

Oliver Cubitt (Cambridge University Scout and Guide Club)

Sunday 30th of April 2017

Before returning to Cambridge for a term of exams, 5 CUSAGCers spent two nights camping on an island and trying out various water activities for our Trip Over Easter

Sheffield StinGS and HUGS go to the Lake District

Cameron Duffield (Sheffield StinGS)

Sunday 30th of April 2017

StinGS organised a weekend of walking and scrambling in the Lake District for both Sheffield SSAGO clubs. They spent a weekend camping at Scout Adventures Great Tower Scout while walking and scrambling in the near by Langdale Valley.

Southampton SSAGO do Forest Evasion

Lauren Whittaker (Southampton SSAGO)

Friday 28th of April 2017

Southampton SSAGO had a great weekend taking part in Evasion last weekend!

Cutlery Cup's 2017 winner!

Melissa Roberts (On behalf of National SSAGO)

Wednesday 19th of April 2017

This year’s national ball, hosted in Bath Guildhall, saw the cutlery cup being passed on to its new deserving owner. Created in 2007, the award is given to a current SSAGO member who has done a lot for SSAGO or Scouting and Guiding in their local community. This year, 8 members of SSAGO were nominated for this award for their fantastic work within their clubs, and the winner was....

Exec Reflect 2017

James Frith-lees (National SSAGO)

Tuesday 11th of April 2017

With handover at Bath Ball last weekend, we asked the outgoing Executive committee of 2016/17 to reflect on their year in office, and highlight some of their achievements and top moments...

Who are the Exec and Assistants?

James Frith-lees (National SSAGO)

Friday 7th of April 2017

Introducing the new SSAGO Executive committee and their assistants!

Bath Masked Ball 2017

Rebecca Elliott (Bath University Guides and Scouts)

Monday 3rd of April 2017

Over a year ago, Bath BUGS won the bid to host the National Ball in 2017 with their idea; Bath Masked Ball...

Kohoutek returns!

SAGUWE and UOBGAS

Wednesday 29th of March 2017

In December 1973, a comet flew across the night sky, capturing the imagination of the public at large. Comet Kohoutek was a sight so wonderful, that it inspired an enthusiastic group of students at the University Bristol Scouts and Guides Society to launch a competition. Kohoutek was organised for the Scouts and Guides across Avon, and consisted of a series of challenges that each team must complete. The competition ran for over 30 years, until ending in 2006. With the recent revivals of Bristol and UWE SSAGOs, the two clubs banded together to restore to the competition to its former glory...

Join the National SSAGO Committee

Oli Bills (Southampton SSAGO)

Tuesday 28th of March 2017

Fancy getting more involved with National SSAGO? There are two open executive assistant roles on the SSAGO committee, international officer and archivist.

Forest Evasion Booking Open!

Lloyd Pearson (Southampton SSAGO)

Monday 20th of March 2017

Forest Evasion is an annual competition that allows you to evade capture in teams of 4-7 or be the catcher.

Southampton SSAGO Winter Camp

Lauren Whittaker (Southampton SSAGO)

Wednesday 15th of March 2017

Weekend away to the Peak District!

Celebrating Founders Day and Thinking Day

National SSAGO Exec

Wednesday 22nd of February 2017

Today we celebrate the birth of both Lord and Lady Baden-Powell, and the founding of the movements of Scouting and Guiding that make up not just SSAGO, but such an important part of our lives. The exec also reflect on what Scouting and Guiding mean to them.

Spring Rally 2017: Best of British

Best of British Rally

Wednesday 22nd of February 2017

The SSAGO Spring Rally of 2017 saw around 250 SSAGO members from over 30 clubs from across the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands descend on a quaint campsite nestled in Hope Valley.

SSAGO AGM 2017

National SSAGO Exec

Tuesday 21st of February 2017

Following the AGM on Sunday morning and the conclusion of Best of British Rally hosted by Sheffield Hallam SSAGO, we would like to announce the new SSAGO Exec for 2017-2018, the rest of the SSAGO committee and the next set of national events.

Bath Masked Ball: Booking is Open!

Bath Masked Ball

Wednesday 18th of January 2017

BUGS are proud to announce that booking for Bath Masked Ball 2017 is officially open!

Booking Now Open for Best of British Rally

Best of British Rally

Wednesday 4th of January 2017

The booking for Best of British Rally, taking place between 17th - 19th February, and hosted by Sheffield Hallam University (HUGS) is now open!

November Rally 2016: Associates Space Rally

Associates Space Rally

Tuesday 3rd of January 2017

November Rally saw the associates take on the challenge of enabling SSAGO to boldly go where no SSAGO-er has gone before...to SPAAAACE!!

Royal Visit for BUGS

Rebecca Elliott (Bath University Guides and Scouts)

Thursday 29th of December 2016

Bath University Guides and Scouts were invited to meet our Chancellor, HRH Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex, in recognition of all the great voluntary work we do.

CUSAGC Marathon Challenge

Tom Webster (Cambridge University Scout and Guide Club)

Friday 9th of December 2016

Marathon Challenge is CUSAGCs annual incident hike for explorers, senior section, network, leaders, SASUs, SSAGOs and all other over 14s in scouting. Teams are challenged to visit as many of the given 26 grid references in 9 hours as possible, the further out they go the more points they get. There are also some manned points with bonus points to give out for completeing their challenge and penalties for tardiness.

Volunteer with SSAGO at Wintercamp 2017!

Oli Bills (National SSAGO)

Friday 18th of November 2016

SSAGO is excited to be helping volunteer with the running of traditional scouting activities at Wintercamp again this year on the weekend of the 6th January 2017, but we need your help to make it happen!

The Wizarding World of Woodhouse Park: South West Freshers Camp 2016

Lorna Sturgess (UWE Bristol)

Tuesday 1st of November 2016

The weekend of the 21st October saw over 80 aspiring Witches and Wizards descend on the Wizarding World of Woodhouse Park. This year’s SSAGO South West Fresher’s Camp hosted by SAGUWE in Bristol. Over the weekend participants got involved in all sorts of activities and challenges to earn their house ‘House Points.’

Space Rally: Bookings Open!

Associates Space Rally

Saturday 8th of October 2016

Bookings for the National SSAGO Space Rally, taking place on the 18th-20th of November in Coventry are NOW OPEN!

SAGUWE not so Freshers camp!

James Frith-lees (SSAGO UWE)

Wednesday 28th of September 2016

SAGUWE had a brilliant time hanging out, eating and catching up on our summers apart, but there was something missing...

Summer Rally 2016: Dinosaur Rally

Southampton SSAGO

Monday 25th of July 2016

After much preparation and excitement, and perhaps unwisely only 2 days after our summer camp, it was time for Southampton SSAGO’s Dino rally.

SSAGO at the Great Yorkshire Show 2016

Vicky Sanderson (Independent Members)

Thursday 14th of July 2016

SSAGO attended the Great Yorkshire Show in collaboration with North East England Guiding.

Southampton SSAGO Summer Camp 2016

Lauren Whittaker (Southampton SSAGO)

Monday 20th of June 2016

Adventures to the Isle of Wight!

Avon Scout Jamboree 2016

Larah Korrison (SSAGO UWE)

Thursday 2nd of June 2016

Jam-Packed-oree

SSAGO's contribution to a fun filled weekend

SSAGO at Packmania 2016!

Vicky Sanderson (Independent Members)

Tuesday 31st of May 2016

The Notifications Officer and Ralph's packed weekend at Packmania 2016!

Moot 2017: Applications Open!

UK Contingent

Sunday 27th of March 2016

If you want a chance to meet Scouts from around the world, make new friends, explore a new country and culture, take part in all manner of exciting activities and experience a World Scout event, The World Scout Moot is your chance!

Leeds Northern Lights Ball 2016

Emily Robinson (Leeds)

Friday 18th of March 2016

Following on from a successful bid at Lancaster superhero rally in February 2015, Leeds SSAGO (LUUSAG) began preparations to host the national ball in 2016

Jump around

Larah Korrison (SSAGO UWE)

Tuesday 15th of March 2016

SAGUWE & UoBGAS head to AirHop for a fun filled evening celebrating the end of the semester.

All Crackers Accounted For! February Rally 2016

James Frith-lees (SSAGO UWE)

Saturday 12th of March 2016

Another fantastic SSAGO Spring Rally, this time hosted by SAGUWE at Woodhouse Park Activity centre, Bristol!

Wolverhampton SSAGO produce the Wilderness Challenge Badge

Wolverhampton SSAGO

Monday 29th of February 2016

Wolverhampton SSAGO have created a challenge badge to help raise funds, covering 3 main sections: Before you go into the wilderness, The wilderness and Wilderness SOS. The challenge badge can be incorporated into a programme for young people from the age of Beavers and Rainbows through to Explorers, Network and Senior Section.

Upcoming opportunities for SSAGO

Alex Moore (National SSAGO)

Sunday 21st of February 2016

Here are some great opportunities for SSAGO members to get involved with national scouting and guiding. Including:
- Forest Evasion 2016
- Revolution Isle of Wight (National Explorer and Network Camp)
- Volunteer staff opportunities at county jamborees
- Summer job opportunities at Girlguiding centres

SSAGO Election Nominations Open!

Catherine Nichol (National SSAGO)

Saturday 6th of February 2016

The SSAGO AGM will be held on the 14th February 2016, 10am, at Woodhouse Park. At the AGM the elections for the 2016/17 SSAGO Exec will be held as well as bidding for next years National Events. If you want to nominate yourself for one of the roles or bid to host an event head over to: http://vote.ssago.org/ to find out more.

SSAGO at Wintercamp 2016

Alex Moore (National SSAGO)

Wednesday 3rd of February 2016

Here's what we got up to promoting SSAGO at the National Scout Wintercamp this January.

Summer Job Opportunities with Girlguiding

Girlguiding

Sunday 20th of December 2015

Fancy a challenge, in an adventurous outdoor role?
Working at a Girlguiding Training and Activity Centre could be for you!

SSAGO at Gilwell Wintercamp 2016

Alex Moore (National SSAGO)

Monday 14th of December 2015

SSAGO is excited to be running backwoods cooking at Wintercamp again this year on the weekend of the 8th January 2016, but we need your help to make it happen! It couldn't be easier - find out more inside!

Southampton SSAGO Freshers' Camp

Lloyd Pearson (Southampton SSAGO)

Sunday 1st of November 2015

In October, Southampton SSAGO held their freshers camp

Spread the word about SSAGO: Gilwell 24

Alex Moore (National SSAGO)

Friday 25th of September 2015

A big part of our publicity programme is being present at National events attended by scouts and guides of near-University age, running activities and telling all of the young people and leaders we meet about SSAGO! Find out about our adventures at Gilwell 24!

LUUSAG in Luxemburg

Caroline Bryce (Leeds)

Wednesday 26th of August 2015

In August, five daring students from the Leeds University Scout and Guide society ventured to Luxembourg on a 10 day explorer belt. Our project was to look at how in a globalised world, how is Luxembourg keeping its national identity. This allowed us to travel across the borders into neighbouring France, Belgium and Germany to make a few comparisons. One underlying motivation for the trip was to promote adventure beyond Scouts and Explorer sections and that there are still things to achieve and adventures to undertake.

SSAGO at the World Scout Jamboree Japan 2015

Alex Moore (National SSAGO)

Saturday 8th of August 2015

Find out about the adventures of SSAGO in Japan at the World Scout Jamboree 2015

SSAGO and Girlguiding

Catherine Nichol (National SSAGO)

Saturday 1st of August 2015

The National SSAGO Exec met up with Girlguiding to renew the relationship between SSAGO and Girlguiding and to pave the way for the future!