About Us

Young people join us as Beavers at the age of 5.5, move on to Cubs at around 8, and then on to Scouts at 10 ½ years old. At the age of 14, they leave the group to become Explorer Scouts (a section of Scouting that works across the whole district), although they are encouraged to remain with the group as “Young Leaders”, and hopefully eventually become the adult leaders of the future. Scouting really can mean a lifetime of adventure!

The group is entirely run by volunteers. From the Section Leaders running the weekly programme of meetings, to the executive committee, treasurer, group co-ordinators and network of regular parent helpers, our active volunteer team are always looking for new members, and any help that anyone can give is always appreciated.

All young people who join Scouting will be presented with many opportunities to get involved in adventure, both through the weekly meetings and extra outdoor activities and camps. We hope that they will make the most of their time in Scouting, and take part in as many of the activities offered as possible.

Recent sessions have seen Beavers learn how to cook outdoors, keep safe with the Green Cross Code, practise whittling, do rock art, make bird feeders and challenge themselves on longer hikes.

Cubs and Scouts have completed numerous hikes through the dark evenings – developing resilience when the weather and conditions are more testing.

Scouts have completed their Scientist activity badge, making rockets, slime and other experiments. We’ve raised money for the Royal United Hospital children’s ward with a teddy bear stretcher race over an obstacle course. We’ve done backwards cooking, lit countless fires, practised building shelters in our local woods and learned about water efficiency with a visit from Wessex Water.

The whole group pay their respects at the annual Remembrance Day parade with other local Scout troops.