Preparing young people with
skills for life
We’re Scouts and everyone is welcome here. Every week, we help almost half a million people aged 4-25 develop skills for life. Are you ready to join the adventure?
Squirrels
4 and 5
Beavers
6 to 8
Cubs
8 to 10½
Scouts
10½ to 14
Adult Volunteers
18+
Our latest adventures
Waugh’s Well 75th Anniversary Hike
On the 6th of April 2026, the Group marked a milestone occasion. 75-years to the day since the 38th Rossendale held its very first meeting in 1951. Since the date fell on Easter Monday, it was decided to hold an event for all the family, and a decision was made to...
Scouts Gold Expedition March 2026
Scout Expeditions are one of the toughest challenges our Scouts tackle. As usual these intrepid youngsters rise to the occasion and show that they can overcome the hurdles we throw at them with good humour and determination. Navigating themselves on a 10k route over...
Rossendale District Akela Trophy 2026
On Saturday 21st of March on a lovely Spring day, six Cubs from Grey Pack took part in the Akela Trophy competition. This is a District competition in which teams are set several challenges in a bid to win the most points. A total of 6 teams took part from across the...
Easter Egg Chocolate Roll 2026
A week of intense competition came to an end with 8 lucky winners in our 2026 Easter Egg Chocolate Roll fundraiser. Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts took it in turn to roll or slide their 10 pence pieces towards the chocolate egg, the eventual winner being...
Purple Pack Talent Show 2026
Purple Pack have been working on several badges of late, one of which is their Entertainer Activity Badge. This week they put on a performance for their parents and what a great night it was. Campfire songs were the top of the bill, followed by various acts including...
Beavers District Akeema Shield Competition 2026
Grey and Purple Beaver Colonies competed in the Rossendale District Akeema Shield competition. Congratulations to the 43rd Rossendale who were the overall winners with Grey Colony just behind in the runner-up place. Purple Colony who won for the past three years, were...
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Ever made sandcastles in December? Our volunteers have! Click to learn more about how you could volunteer as much or as little time as you like to helping deliver life-changing adventure at the 38th Rossendale.
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