Andrew Cooper, Author at 38th Rossendale (Open) Scout Group

Waugh’s Well 75th Anniversary Hike

7 Apr 2026 | Group

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

30 Mar 2026 | Scouts

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

22 Mar 2026 | Cub Scouts

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

22 Mar 2026 | Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Group, Scouts, Squirrels

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...