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+
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Our latest adventures
Purple Pack Grip & Go 2023
Split over two separate weeks, Purple Pack Cubs visited Grip & Go at the Adrenaline Centre in Haslingden. A variety of climbing walls proved to be no challenge for the Cubs who eagerly tackled each one throughout the evening. Even the Leap of Faith proving to be...
Remembrance Day Parade 2023
Despite a wet Sunday afternoon, we had an excellent turnout of young people for the annual Remembrance Parade in Rawtenstall. This was the first opportunity for the Squirrel Scouts to participate in the ceremony. The Squirrels were accompanied by Beavers, Cubs,...
Beavers Council Chamber Visit
Both Beaver Colonies have been working on the final part of their Skills Challenge Badge and needed to visit somewhere new and find out some interesting facts. With thanks to The Worshipful Mayor and Mayoress of Rossendale, Councillor Andrew Walmsley and Ms Pat Smith,...
Squirrels 1st Anniversary
On the 2nd of November 2023, the Squirrel Scouts celebrated their 1st Anniversary. Where has the time gone? A non-uniform party was in store for them.The Squirrels had fun with balloons, making chocolate campfire biscuits, and had a fabulous supper with a game of...
Red Troops Autumn Camp
On the weekend of 6th-8th October 2023 Red Troop held their Autumn activity Camp at Bowley International Scout Camp. 24 Scouts and their young (and older) Leaders enjoyed a weekend of adventurous activities and Camp craft.We got up to Tomahawk throwing, crossbow...
AGM & Celebration of Achievement Event 2023
We are pleased to announce that Sienna has been awarded the Jean Smith Award as our outstanding Scouter of the Year. Bev Pickering-Smith, the daughter who reviewed all eight nominations for the Award commented that she had chosen Sienna because "the resilience and...
Volunteer for Us
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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