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Red Troop Canalside Outdoor Activity Centre
Red Troop spent an enjoyable few hours at the Canalside Outdoor Activity and Environment Centre based in Mill Hill Blackburn. Following a safety briefing, the Scouts prepared their canoes ready for the water activity. On entering the water their practiced manoeuvring...
100 Club – May 2026
The winning numbers in our 197th 100 Club Draw was: Please support the Group by joining the 100 Club.
Rossendale District BP Trophy 2026
Six Scouts from our 3 Troops took part in the Rossendale District Baden Powell Trophy Competition. They competed against teams from across the Valley. The challenges included Fire Lighting, Pioneering, Tent Pitching, First Aid, Map Reading and more. After a head...
St. George’s Day Parade 2026
On Sunday 19th of April, the Rossendale District held it’s St. Georges Day Parade. This annual event is held to celebrate St. George the Patron Saint of England and of Scouting and to celebrate our founder, Lord Baden-Powell. For the second year running, the venue was...
100 Club – April 2026
The winning numbers in our 196th 100 Club Draw was: Please support the Group by joining the 100 Club.
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...
100 Club – March 2026
The winning numbers in our 195th 100 Club Draw was: Please support the Group by joining the 100 Club.
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...
100 Club – January & February 2026
The winning numbers in our 193rd and 194th 100 Club Draw was: Please support the Group by joining the 100 Club.
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...
Air Unlimited Christmas Party 2025
What an incredible way to celebrate the festive season! Over 100 Cubs and Beavers headed to Air Unlimited in Burnley to take over the building for a high-energy Christmas party packed full of fun, laughter and excitement. The young people enjoyed a full hour and a...
Squirrels Christmas Sleepover 2025
The Squirrels Christmas sleepover was a fun-filled and creative adventure that the children will remember for a long time. Throughout the event, the Squirrels took part in a wide range of exciting activities, shared lots of laughter, and even spent the night sleeping...
100 Club – December 2025
The winning number in our 192nd 100 Club Draw was: Please support the Group by joining the 100 Club.
Rossendale District Carol Service 2025
Two of our Leaders, Andrew and Louise Cooper, were presented with the highest Award for a volunteer from the Scout Association, the Silver Wolf at the Rossendale District Carol Service. The Silver Wolf is the unrestricted gift of the Chief Scout and is awarded for...
100 Club – November 2025
The winning number in our 191st 100 Club Draw was: Please support the Group by joining the 100 Club.