On Sunday the 22nd June the Group will be celebrating its 70th anniversary .
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Vacancies
We currently have space in the Group for Beavers (6 – 8yrs), Cubs (8 – 10 1/2 yrs) and Scouts (10 1/2 – 14 yrs).
Either use the contact form or email 1westerfieldscouts@gmail.com
Scouts
The Scouts did fire lighting this week and finished off by cooking a sausage on a stick.
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BEAVERS
The Colony still has a few spaces available, please use the contact form
BEAVERS
We are planning to reopen the Beaver Colony in September. If you have a child aged between 6 & 8 years old who is interested in joining, please put their name down by using the email address on this site, or the Contact form on the website. You can also contact Sarah 07718630380. Younger children can also be added to the waiting list.
Long Service Award
Scout Leader, Peter Runnacles (left) was presented with his 50 years Long Service award at the Groups AGM, by District Commissioner Alex Price.
Leaders retiring
At the recent AGM, Cub Leader Joan Gibson and Assistant Scout Leader Steve Messer were both presented with a voucher for a well known local restaurant to mark their leaving the Group after 19 years and 30 years service respectfully .
Group Camp
In May the Cubs and Scouts camped together at Hallowtree. Among the activities they took part in was Archery, Crate stacking, backwoods cooking and more.
Cubs GoOutdoors
1st Westerfield Cubs learning bike maintenance and safety at Go Outdoors
Leaders Awards
Four Leaders were also presented with Awards at the Carol Service, David Nessling – The Chief Scouts Commendation for Good Service and Joan Gibson, Steve Messer and Peter Runnacles – The Chief Scouts Award of Merit.