All donations will go to Conwy District Scout Camp for use in ongoing work at Rowen Scout Camp / Gwersyll Parc Mawr.

Rowen Scout Campsite was very special to him. He was partly responsible for upgrades to the site’s facilities in 1980 and again in 2008.

For nearly sixty years, Brian dedicated himself to the Scout Movement, passionately working to empower children and young people by building their self-esteem and equipping them with skills for a brighter future. Even after retiring, he remained an active member, making significant contributions, including leading the effort to create inclusive facilities for girls and individuals with disabilities at the local scout camp and raising £60,000 for the project.

As part of the Scout Centenary, he spent four years compiling a comprehensive history of Scouting in the Borough, now preserved in the Conwy Archive and Museum Service. When the Old Colwyn Scout Group faced challenges, Brian stepped in, surveyed their headquarters, raised £40,000 for its refurbishment, and secured £5,000 for new camping equipment and storage. He also served as Chairperson of the Group Committee, exemplifying his unwavering commitment to supporting Scouting at every level.

Brierfield and Nelson, N.E. Lancashire

1952 – 1958 Scout, Senior Scout, Queen’s Scout Award.

1958 – 1961. Rover Scout, Baden Powell Award.

1958 – 1961 Instructor / Assistant Scoutmaster 7th Nelson, Carr Rd. Methodists. (pre-warrant training scheme)

1959 Blackburn N.E. Lancs. Preliminary Adult Leader Training Certificate.

25.06.1961 – 30.04.1966. Assistant Scoutmaster 4th Brierfield Open Group.

01.05.1966 – 31.12.1966 Acting Scoutmaster 4th Brierfield Open Group.

12.12.1966. Adult Leader Training Award.

04.01.1967 – 26.02.1968 Senior Scoutmaster 11th Nelson Salem Methodists.

Brian Gregson 1941-2024

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

June 1968 – August 1969 Instructor – Lay Helper, 1st Hatherly,  Cheltenham.

Wrexham, Denbighshire

12.06.1970 – 09.08.1972. Scout Leader, 3rd. Wrexham Brynyffynnon Methodists.

09.08.1972 — 31.12.1974 Assistant District Commissioner Wrexham.

Welsh Scout Council

August 1973 Deputy Sub Camp Chief. Welsh Jamboree. Penrhyn Castle. Bangor.

01.04.1974 – 01.12.1975 Welsh Representative – National Scout Board.

01.01.1975 – 31.12.1975 Welsh Contingent Leader – 14th World Jamboree Norway.

August 1977 Camp Staff Welsh Jamboree, Llanofer. Abergaveny.

Preston, Lancashire

10.01.1976 – 01.09.1978. Group Scout Leader 44th / 21st Preston. St Jude with St. Paul.

August 1977 Camp Staff Welsh Jamboree, Llanofer. Abergaveny.

Gwynedd and Conwy Scout Districts

1979 – 1983 District Commissioner Aberconwy.

1983 – 1985 District Chairman.

1979 – 2012 Various scouting involvements, including:
– Warden of the Conwy District Scout Camp Site.
– Member Friends of Scouting 1997- 2002.
– Scout and Guide Stamp Collectors Club.
– Conwy District Scout Fellowship 2002-2010.
– District Website developer.
– Archivist, Conwy District Centennial Heritage Project.
– Conwy District Scout Camp Redevelopment Project, Fund Raiser, £60,000 +.
– Conwy District Scouts-Adult Support.
– Old Colwyn Scouts Executive Committee.
– Fund Raiser £45,000+ with responsibility for H.Q. refurbishment project.
– Group Committee Chairperson. Service ended 01-05-2016.
– District notifications and presentation evening for scouts wishing to go to the World Jamboree in Japan.
– 01.12.1981, 15 Years Long Service Award & Chief Scouts Commendation for Good Services.
– 23.11.2005, 25 Years Service. Bar to Long Service Award.
– 01.11.2006 Medal of Merit.
– May 2016 British Empire Medal.
– 2022 Long Service award.

Thank you all for your very kind donations. The total fundraising was £480. The monies received have been transferred to the Conwy District Scout Association for use at the Rowen Scout Camp.