Kandersteg International Camp 2020
This is an amazing opportunity to have an international experience during your time in Scouting. We are going to the Kandersteg International Scout Centre in 2020 and we still have spaces available. Learn more below.
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This year our Christmas carol service will be on Tuesday 18th December!
Read moreSome Important Information
Wilson Troop Nights
Troop Nights start at 7.00pm and finish at 9.00pm on Wednesday Night.
How to become a Scout
During your first few weeks in the Troop you will get to know the members of your Patrol, and your Leaders. You will notice that the other members of the Troop wear a smart uniform and are awarded badges. This is because they are Scouts and have been Invested. You should aim to become a Scout as soon as possible. To become a Scout a you need to do 3 things:- 1) Get your uniform 2 ) Earn your Scout Membership Badge 3) Become 'invested'
1) Getting your uniform
Scouts wear the following uniform: A smart teal green shirt. A Royal blue 'necka' with a woggle. Black, dark grey or navy blue trousers. Black shoes or boots Dark grey , navy blue or black socks You will probably only need to buy your uniform shirt. The uniform shirt costs £17.50 and can be bought on Troop Night as we keep a stock of them at the Scout Hut. you probably already have black trousers and black shoes that you wear for school. You royal blue necka will be presented to you at your investiture along with your badges. You do not have to pay for your necka and badges
Earning your Scout Membership Badge
[caption id="attachment_2960" align="alignright" width="100"] The World Membership Badge worn worldwide by over 28 million Scouts.[/caption]
Position of Badges on Scout Uniform
Not able to attend ?
All Beavers, Cubs , Scouts & Explorers are expected to attend their Colony, Pack, Troop or Unit meeting night each week, unless they have good reason to be excused. Whenever a youngster is going to miss a meeting night it is important that their Section Leader is contacted before the start of the meeting by telephone, text message or email.
Read moreScouts Newsletter – January to March 2025
Unless it says differently below all Troop Nights start at the Scout Hut at 7.00pm and finish at the Scout Hut at 9.00pm. The Scout Hut will be open from 6.45pm. Scouts should arrive at the Scout Hut between 6.45pm and 6.55pm and go straight to the meeting room.
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Scouts Newsletter – October to December 2024
Unless it says differently below all Troop Nights start at the Scout Hut at 7.00pm and finish at the Scout Hut at 9.00pm. The Scout Hut will be open from 6.45pm. Scouts should arrive at the Scout Hut between 6.45pm and 6.55pm and go straight to the meeting room.
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Scouts Newsletter – July to September 2024
Unless it says differently below all Troop Nights start at the Scout Hut at 7.00pm and finish at the Scout Hut at 9.00pm. The Scout Hut will be open from 6.45pm. Scouts should arrive at the Scout Hut between 6.45pm and 6.55pm and go straight to the meeting room.
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