Welcome to the 8th Basingstoke Scout Group website.
The members of the group make up a tiny number of the 28 million Scouts around the world. Through the Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and Scout Troop we aim to provide fun, exciting activities for children aged 8 to 14 as well as challenge our members to do their best.
Water Activities Weekend at Longridge
Posted on 19 Jul 2010 at 21:13 by Chris Lambert (Scouts) (0 user comment)
Bell Boating, Kayaking and Climbing were the highlights of this weekend at Longridge in Buckinghamshire. The Scouts mostly managed to stay out of the water although some couldn't resist the urge to fall in.
Livin’ It Large With Lions! – Hampshire Scouts Visit Longleat
Posted on 30 Jun 2010 at 23:31 by Chris Lambert (Beavers, Cubs)
Over 4,600 Beavers and Cubs from Hampshire gathered at Longleat for day of fun and adventure. One of the biggest ever Cub “Grand Howl” and Beaver “Tail Slap” Scouting ceremonies held on the lawn of Longleat house
Bag Packing: Thank You
Posted on 21 Jun 2010 at 22:42 by Chris Lambert (Beavers, Cubs, Scouts) (0 user comment)
Thank you to everyone who turned out to support the group at ASDA on Saturday. We managed a total of 98 hours of bag packing for the group and raised a total of £834 to be split between the group and Basingstoke Sea Scouts.
Older News
| 16 Jun 2010 22:48 | Ferny Crofts Open Day Saturday 26th June 10am - 4pm | More... |
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| 15 Jun 2010 09:29 | HamJam Payments | More... |
| 15 Jun 2010 09:28 | Bag Packing at ASDA | More... |
| 04 Jun 2010 18:44 | Group AGM | More... |
| 26 Apr 2010 18:05 | A message from Bear: So proud of this year's growth in membership... | More... |
| 20 Apr 2010 16:33 | Summer Term Programmes | More... |
| 19 Apr 2010 22:02 | St Georges's Day Event | More... |
| 19 Apr 2010 21:57 | Bag Packing: The Results | More... |
| 05 Jan 2010 13:48 | Heavy Snow Forecast | More... |
| 06 Nov 2008 19:14 | Cubs and Scouts: Tuesday 11th November | More... |
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Summer Break
Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are taking a break for the summer.
The next meeting is Tuesday 7th September,
Updates from Twitter
Posted about 12 days ago: New News: Water Activities Weekend at Longridge http://tinyurl.com/3xqqdak
Posted about 12 days ago: Photos from Longridge this weekend: http://www.smugmug.com/gallery/12976938_qQr6c
Posted about 13 days ago: After a session of climbing this morning we are more or less.cleared up. Time for lunch. http://tinyurl.com/32rarq3
Posted about 14 days ago: Chicken stew for dinner today followed by Apple pie and custard. Now to more washing up. http://tinyurl.com/32rarq3
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Future Events
14-21 Aug 2010: HamJam 2010
15 Sep 2010: Group Executive Committee
10 Oct 2010: Church Parade
10 Nov 2010: Group Executive Committee
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