News

The latest updates and blog posts from our volunteers and young people
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11th June 2024
Announcing our new Squirrels Drey
Thanks to our newest volunteers, we can confirm that our new Squirrel Drey will be opening its doors permanently in the coming weeks.
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31st May 2024
Our first Bonus Ball Club winners!
Our first game raised a total of £331 for the Group, with one lucky winner scooping the jackpot of £229.60, and three other people each won £32.80 for matching four numbers.
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24th April 2024
Moving to the next phase of our Squirrels plans
Following our hugely successful Squirrels Open Event, we’re moving onto the next phase of our plans and running a four week trial programme. Interested in getting stuck in?
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21st April 2024
St. George’s Activity Day at Blackwell Adventure
We joined scouts from all sections across the district and celebrated St. George’s Day at Blackwell Adventure with adventurous activities, fun and teamwork.
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9th April 2024
Eid Mubarak!
As Ramadan ends, we wish our Muslim friends joy and peace on Eid al-Fitr.
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25th March 2024
We’ll be taking a short break over Easter
We’re taking a breather this Easter, and there will be no meetings on Tuesday, 2 April.
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21st March 2024
Our new Thursday Night Shooting Club
After weeks of preparation and hard work, our Scouts and Explorers are now learning marksmanship, and will develop their skills over the coming weeks.
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5th March 2024
We’re having a Squirrels open event
Join us from 16:30 to 17:15 on Tuesday 23 April to find out more about the newest branch of the Scouts family tree for 4- and 5-year olds.
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6th February 2024
Celebrating our Explorers’ DofE Bronze Awards
Paige, Sneha, and Raina become our latest Explorers to earn the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award, exhibiting hard work, dedication and service to their community.
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23rd January 2024
Record Member Numbers for Billesley Scouts
It’s taken a while for us to bounce back from our losses during the COVID-19 pandemic, but we’re stronger – and more popular – than ever.
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16th January 2024
Charlie’s Commissioner’s Commendation Award
One of our dedicated members recently received a special award for demonstrating his Scouting values and providing first aid to a leader in need.
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19th December 2023
That’s it for 2023
We’ll be back on Tuesday 9 January 2024. Have a very happy Christmas!