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100 Club – September 2017
The winning number in our 95th 100 Club Draw was:
Family Camp 2017
“Taste the adventure” was the theme for our first Family Camp that was held at the Bowley International Scout Campsite near Great Harwood. A party of 31 made up of Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts, Scouts and Explorer Scouts accompanied by parents joined Leaders for the...
Introducing Red Scout Troop
Introducing Red Scout Troop. Our third Scout Troop. Since the formation of the Group in 1951, this is the first time it has been necessary to have three Sections for one age Group. By the start of 2018 it is predicated the Group will have over 100 Scout aged...
100 Club – August 2017
The winning number in our 94th 100 Club Draw was:
Summer 2017 End of Term Fun
A busy final week of the summer term for all Sections saw a variety of activities for approaching 200 of our members. Grey Beaver Colony ended the term with a trip to Grip & Go at Haslingden Sports Centre. Following the safety briefing the Beavers were soon...
100 Club – July 2017
The winning number in our 93rd 100 Club Draw was:
Purple Pack Hebden Hey Camp 2017
Twenty nine members of Purple Pack took part in a weekend camp at Hebden Hey Scout Camp Site near Hebden Bridge. Arriving on the Friday night, the tents were pitched for those sleeping outside whilst the others settled into their dormitories before playing some games...
Beaver Scout Sleepover 2017
Forty two Beaver Scouts became the first for the 38th Rossendale to undertake a two night Beaver Scout Sleepover. The event at Bowley International Scout Camp Site, near Great Harwood started on the Friday evening. Once the Beavers had setup their dormitory or tent...
100 Club – June 2017
The winning number in our 92nd 100 Club Draw was:
Grey Troop Hesley Wood Camp 2017
On the 28th of May to the 4th of June 2017 I had the best time of my life at Hesley Wood Scout Activity Centre. The Scouts (Grey Troop) all travelled down to Sheffield separately but as soon as the first people got there work started, unloading the van and putting it...
St. Nicholas Mayoral Service
A Beaver Scout (Rita), Cub Scout (Matilda) and a Scout (Ashley) kindly volunteered to take part in a service at St. Nicholas Church, Newchurch to welcome the new mayor of Rossendale Councillor Colin Crawforth. The smartly presented members of the Group did a brilliant...
Grey Pack Tipi Camp 2017
May Bank holiday weekend saw 14 members of Grey Pack descend on the Tipi Village at Bowley Scout Campsite for a native American themed weekend of fun and adventure. A beautiful sun drenched evening welcomed Grey Pack members to their annual camp, this year being held...
Grey Colony Beavers Civic Pride
With thanks to Civic Pride Rossendale for their assistance with Grey Beaver Colony on their Community Impact Activity Badge. Over a 2-week period the Beavers learnt about the work that Civic Pride do in the Rossendale Valley and assisted with a litter pick in the...
Warren 10th Anniversary Event
Poor weather at the start of our Warren building 10th anniversary event did not dampen the spirits of the 175+ people who attended. There was plenty to keep everyone occupied including cooking marshmallows and bannocks over the open fire, pioneering, garden games and...
100 Club – May 2017
The winning number in our 91st 100 Club Draw was:
Cyclist Activity Badge
Grey Colony Beavers and Purple Pack Cubs have been busy working on their Cyclist Activity Badge. To gain the badge each member has to prove they can ride a bike using appropriate equipment. In addition they need to show how to maintain a bicycle and to understand...
Grey Pack Grip & Go
Grey Pack Cubs enjoyed a fun evening at Grip & Go, Haslingden. Whilst some found the climbing walls a challenge this did not dampen their enthusiasm and determination. Well done to those that reached the dizzy heights at the top of the building. For more photos...
Beavers Hike to the Singing Ringing Tree
Grey & Purple Beaver Colonies came together for an enjoyable evening hiking to the Singing Ringing Tree on the hills above Burnley. A bright but windy evening did not stop the enthusiasm of the forty seven Beavers who took the 2.5-mile hike in their stride. Their...