Unless it says differently below all Explorer Nights start at the Scout Hut at 7.30pm and finish at the Scout Hut at 9.30pm. The Scout Hut will be open from 7.00pm and Explorers should arrive by 7.25pm. All Explorers need to wear full and correct uniform and bring a full change of old clothes suitable for wearing outdoors, whatever the weather conditions.
Explorers Newsletter – October to December 2023
Meeting nights
Explorer Meetings
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02/10/2023
Scout Hut
19:30 - 21:30
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09/10/2023
Scout Hut
19:30 - 21:30
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16/10/2023
Scout Hut
19:30 - 21:30
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23/10/2023
Scout Hut
19:30 - 21:30
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30/10/2023
Scout Hut
19:30 - 21:30
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06/11/2023
Scout Hut
19:30 - 21:30
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13/11/2023
Scout Hut
19:30 - 21:30
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20/11/2023
Scout Hut
19:30 - 21:30
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27/11/2023
Scout Hut
19:30 - 21:30
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04/12/2023
Scout Hut
19:30 - 21:30
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11/12/2023
Scout Hut
19:30 - 21:30
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18/12/2023
We're not meeting this week as it's Christmas holiday
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25/12/2023
We're not meeting this week as it's Christmas holiday
Camps & activities
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Scouts Super Troop Night Hike 2023
Scouts Super Troop Night Hike 2023
Date & time
11th November 2023 12:00 pm
12th November 2023 2:00 pm
Total cost
£15 payable by 1st November 2023
Location
The Scouts Super Troop challenge is a challenge between the two Scout Troops (Haddon and Wilson). There will be a variety of challenges over the two days which will culminate in a night hike. Which Troop will win this year?
Cost includes camp fees, activities, transport and food.
When?
We’re going to be meeting straight after the Armistice Day parade. The Scout Hut will be open from 9.30am if anybody needs to drop their kit off first.
Pickup is after Remembrance Day parade.
Who?
This camp is open to all Scouts in the Group.
Explorers are welcome to form their own team and see how they match up against the Scouts.
Young Leaders are welcome to come along and support running the activity.
How do I book on?
To book on please fill in a health form and pay the full amount.
Activity payments
We are currently not able to accept any cash payments. Our preferred method of payments are via bank (BACS) transfer. If you cannot do a bank transfer we do have an alternative cash free method available if necessary.
Please put the reference as the activity name and your child’s name and then email Luke at [email protected] once the payment has been made.
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Armistice Day parade 2023
Armistice Day parade 2023
Date & time
11th November 2023 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location
This information is for members of 1st Bedworth Scout Group.
Who?
This is a voluntary parade for any Scout or Explorer who has permission from their parent or carer to attend.
Where and when?
We’re meeting at the gates to the Scout Hut at 10am.
We should be finished by midday and pick up will be from the gates of the Scout Hut.
Uniform
Full & correct uniform must be worn and please make an extra special effort to ensure that uniforms are complete and especially smart.
It is likely to be cold and as we will only be wearing coats if it is raining, it’s important therefore to wear extra layers of clothing under the uniform. Gloves can be worn if they are dark coloured.
Everyone is asked to wear a poppy.
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Remembrance Day parade 2023
Remembrance Day parade 2023
Date & time
12th November 2023 10:00 am to 1:30 pm
Location
All members of the Group are expected to attend this parade unless they have an exceptional reason not to do so.
Where and when?
We’re meeting at the Scout Hut at 10am. The hut will be open from 9:45am.
For those attending Church, pick up at 1:30pm from the Scout Hut.
The plan
We’ll be parading from the Bedworth Ex Servicemen’s Social Club to the Cenotaph. We will then be walking to Church for the service. After the service we will then be parading back to Bedworth Ex Servicemen’s Social Club.
Uniform
Full & correct uniform must be worn and please make an extra special effort to ensure that uniforms are complete and especially smart.
Beavers need to wear full & correct uniform including black, navy blue or dark grey ‘school’ trousers and plain black footwear.
It is likely to be cold and as we will only be wearing coats if it is raining, it’s important therefore to wear extra layers of clothing under the uniform. Gloves can be worn if they are dark coloured.
Everyone is asked to wear a poppy.
Beavers & anybody unable to attend the church service
Pick up will be at 11:30am-ish from the the Scout Hut.
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Christmas carol service 2023
Christmas carol service 2023
Date & time
19th December 2023 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location
This year we are donating to the Harbour Community Grocery Store in Bedworth. Any donations of food items that are ‘dry’ or tinned are kindly received.
We hope to see as many members as possible as we all come together for the final group event of the year!
Who?
The carol service is open to all members and their families.
Uniform
Please can everybody wear smart uniform. Christmas hats and other festive adornments are welcome!