Welcome to 1st Whittingham Baden-Powell Scout Group!
1st Whittingham BP Scouts proudly welcomed Prince Seeiso of Lesotho to Whittingham last term, as we launched our environmental expedition to his country, where we will be planting trees in the mountains to help with the problems of deforestation. The trees will help bind the soil to prevent further soil erosion, provide fruit, and also provide fire wood. We also hope to help provide efficient, clean-burning stoves to prevent further smoke-related illnesses that the people suffer from due to their current smoke-filled homes. If you would like to help with our fundraising, please click here to donate, with everyclick.
Congratulations to Elsa, Thomas, Edward, Peter and Angus for completing their Duke of Edinburgh Canoe Expedition, canoeing from Kelso to Berwick over two days.
We are members of the Baden-Powell Scout Association. We love the outdoors, and sharing the beauty of our world with each other. We run a traditional scouting programme for everyone 5 years and over, and work closely with our community and scouts throughout Northumbria. Have a look at our active programme below, and find out more about the sections using the links to the left.
Remember, you only get one life - live it to the full!
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If you would like to contact the Group Scout Master, Ninette Gray, please call 01665 574733 or e-mail ninette@alnsideassociates.co.uk
Group Committee Meeting - All parents and friends of group welcome 7pm 12 Alnside, Whittingham
22 March
Evening Hike
Night Hike, Thrunton Woods
Cyclist Badge
Plan Next Term
23 - 25 March
Area Sixer's Course
29 March
Prop Making for Jones Family
5.30pm Adopt-a-Beach
5.30pm Adopt-a-Beach
5.30pm Adopt-a-Beach
5.30pm Adopt-a-Beach
Future Dates: Summer Term Starts 19th April (except Yr 7/8 on Glendale Residential) 22nd April - Area St George's Day 26th April - St George & the Dragon AGM, with Tales of the Jones Family from the Beavers 27th - 29th April - Safety in the Hills Training Course (Leaders) 4th - 7th May - Group Cub Camp and Scout Patrol Camp 25th - 27th May - PTC (Leaders) TBC 10th & 14th June - Olympic Torch Events 17th June - Area AGM 23rd June - NC Meeting 23rd - 24th June - Beaver Sleepover & Area Beaver Day 6th - 8th July - Area Cub Camp 13th - 15th July - Area Scout Camp 19th August - 2nd September - Expedition to Lesotho 28th - 30th September - Elder's Shield & Challenge Hike (Scouts/Seniors) 13th October - B-PSA AGM 14th October - Area Meeting 4th November - Area Cub Adventure Day 10th November - NC Meeting 11th November - Remembrance Sunday 16th - 18th November - Senior Activity Weekend & Dinner 25th November - Area Sixer's Tea
Outdoor meetings require outdoor clothing - we meet whatever the weather! Waterproof jackets/trousers, sturdy shoes or boots, hats, gloves, warm jumpers! Torches for meetings after dark. Try Blacks on the easyfundraising website, which gives us a 4% donation. Order uniform from Ninette.
Thanks to Awards for All for our grant of nearly £10,000 which paid for most of our camping, climbing and mountaineering equipment, as well as our folding tables which are available to all in Whittingham Memorial Institute.