We had our very own VE day inspired street party this week 🥳 First we learnt about what VE day then we made our own bunting and flags. We followed that with some yummy food before rounding the party off…
Squirrel hunt
We took advantage of the sunny weather and had a lovely walk up to the park. We spotted lots of squirrels on the way. When we got there we had a walk through the woods and had a quick play…
Group Chair announcement
It is with sadness that I have accepted our Group Chair’s resignation due to ill health. Nigel has been with our group since the early 1990’s and we thank him for his service to the group. This does however leave…
Craft night
What a wonderfully productive week it’s been at Squirrels! We’ve been up to some very exciting things, but it’s a secret for now… 😉
Book Night
Following on from World Book Day last Thursday, we thought we would have a go at earning our story time badge. We made puppets and told our own stories. Talked about our favourite stories and made a bookmark using our…
Planting seeds
A huge heartfelt thank you to Helen from Wentworth Woodhouse for visiting us tonight to teach us all about growing seeds. Remember to care for your plant and we would love to see photos of your sunflowers and tomatoes 🍅…
Founders Day
What a fantastic night! We celebrated Founders Day and the Squirrels learned some essential Scouting skills. They were especially impressive when learning how to create sparks for a fire. Everyone also practiced archery, knot tying, and table setting. As a…
New Admissions Policy Explained
Due to the overwhelming demand for places in the group, the committee have decided that we need a transparent admissions policy in place. This new policy is available on the website here: https://www.the42nd.co.uk/admissions-policy/
Could you be our next team member?
Could you be our next Scout section team member? more details available HERE
Celebrating 32 Years of Dedication: Chil’s Remarkable Journey
On August 1st, 2024, we will celebrate a significant milestone in our scouting community as Chil marks 32 years of exemplary leadership. Chil’s journey began in 1992 when she and Christine Francis re-opened our group after a brief closure due…
