Gilwell Reunion
4th to 6th September 2026
This year will be the 100th Gilwell Reuion and BSO are looking for an individual or mall team to showcase our work and opportunities within the International Tent.
If you can create a fun, engaging and interactive stand we would like to hear from you!
You will need to be free to attend the event from 4th to 6th Sept 26 at Gilwell Park, London and we will ask others attending to help deliver the stand over the weekend so you get chance to see everything else on offer.
For more information or to submit an outline proposal please email steven.hartley@britishscoutingoverseas.org.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
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