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Newsletter December 2023
31st December 2023
Wishing everyone a Happy 2024. Click the image to open the December 2023 Newsletter. ...
Green Beret 2023
21st November 2023
Our Scouts have just come back from the 39th Hertfordshire Scouts Green Beret competition. This is one of the high points of the Scouting year, and most of our outgoing Scouts say it's their best memory of their time with us. Scouts have to work in teams of 6 over a 14 hour period taking part in...
Annual Bonfire Fundraiser 2023
2nd November 2023
The Autumn Fete was huge fun and a great success so a big thank you to every family who braved the wind and the rain to come along. Considering the weather conditions the turnout was fantastic....(perhaps the rumour of no campfire songs led by the Group Scout Leader had the desired effect )...
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11th October 2023
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Summer-Fête & AGM 2023
14th May 2023
A great time had by all at our Summer Fete and AGM. Thanks to all the parents, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers for coming along and to all our leaders, volunteers and the Trustee Board (new name for the Executive Committee) who made it all possible, so very much appreciated. Also, an...
St George's Parade 2023
23rd April 2023
Well done to all the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts who attended St George's Day Parade. Special Thank You to all the Leaders, you're amazing! ...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
23rd December 2022
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Remembrance Parade
13th November 2022
Thanks to everyone who attended. ...
Annual Bonfire and Fundraiser
3rd November 2022
Thanks to every Beaver, Cub, Scout, Leader, Volunteer, Mum, Dad, Auntie, Uncle, Grandma and Grandad who supported our young people at our Bonfire and Stalls this evening. Shout Out to every Apple Bobber, you’re all braver than us adults but my word was it entertaining! ...
Overall 3rd place in Green Beret 2022
20th October 2022
A great weekend at Tolmers for 1st Harpenden. With 50 Scouts and 10 leaders we entered a record 6 teams. Overall positions: 1st in Day Bases, 1st in Night Bases, District Trophy and 3rd Overall! ...
Summer-Fête & AGM
25th September 2022
A great time had by all at our Summer Fete and AGM yesterday. Thanks to all the parents, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers for coming along. To Russ Brooks, our District Commissioner, for the awards, investitures and kind words. To all our leaders, volunteers and the Executive Committee who made...
Remembering Our Patron, HM The Queen
9th September 2022
1st Harpenden (Methodist) Scout Group wishes to express our profound sadness on the passing of our Patron, HM The Queen. Our sadness is shared by Scouts and people across the globe, as we remember with great affection the lifetime of service given by our longest-reigning Monarch. Her kindness and...
Steve Cast's Leaving Evening
19th May 2022
After 15 years as a Scout leader at 1st Harpenden, our very own Steve Cast is moving onto pastures new to become the Assistant District Commissioner for Scouts. Steve has such incredible experience we will all miss him so much. We wish him good luck in his new role, please...
St George's Day Parade 2022 !
24th April 2022
Well done to all our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers who attended the St George's Day Parade and celebrations today ! ...
1st Harpenden Scout Group Win District Award !
27th December 2021
Awarded for our programme of activities and events offered to Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in 2021. Congratulations to everyone at 1st Harpenden !! ...
Remembrance Sunday
16th November 2021
Thanks to all the Cubs, Scouts, Leaders and Parents who attended the Remembrance Service on Sunday 14th November. ...
Bonfire Fundraiser
16th November 2021
Thanks to everyone for your support at our annual Bonfire fundraiser event, we raised an amazing £800! ...
1st Harpenden Scout Summer Fete - Thank you
5th September 2021
Dear Supporters of 1st Harpenden Scout Group, I'd like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Executive Committee to say a heartfelt and almighty THANK YOU for helping make the recent Summer Fete and AGM such a success. These activities are a team effort and I'm sure you'll join me in...
Face-to-Face Activities set to return for the Summer Term
6th April 2021
Face-to-Face Scouting Activities are set to return for the Summer Term with the government relaxing the lockdown restrictions in April 2021. Your Leaders will be in touch with the Summer term programme. All parents, guardians, carers and our young people should familiarise themselves with...
Supplementary ID Checking Form
20th January 2021
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1st Harpenden Complete #RaceRoundTheWorld
20th December 2020
1st Harpenden Complete #RaceRoundTheWorld After 87 walks, 72 cycle rides, 50 runs, 3 scoots, walks to school, dog walks and family outings in 31 days, 1st Harpenden's #RaceRoundTheWorld is complete. In the national campaign the Cubs travelled the farthest. Well Done Cubs ! The real...
High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Certificate
25th November 2020
In May this year, at the height of the first national lockdown, our very own Vladi and Peter Kuna from 1st Harpenden kicked off the Building A Rainbow from Painted Stones Fundraising Project in recognition of the 200 year anniversary of the international day of the nurse and midwife. We had an...
Face to Face Activities: Suspended
4th November 2020
Face to Face Activities: Suspended The Scout Association has announced that face-to-face scouting activities will cease from tomorrow until early December, see statement below released this afternoon. This is a shame but not unexpected, hopefully your Beaver / Cub / Scout / Explorer...
Race Round The World - help to help others !
2nd November 2020
COVID-19 is the biggest crisis we've faced in a generation Now, over 500 Scout groups - many of them based in communities that were already made vulnerable before the virus hit - are struggling. If these groups close, thousands of young people will miss out on all the life-changing skills and...
1st Harpenden is returning to face-to-face activities !
14th September 2020
1st Harpenden is returning to face-to-face activities ! This September we are returning to face-to-face activities, Scouts have a What3Words challenge to kick things off on 16 September 2020. Please remember to complete your parental consents to the Covid Code of Conduct. ...
The Great Indoors Weekender Roll of Honour
15th July 2020
CONGRATULATIONS ! The following members of 1st Harpenden took part in The Great Indoors Weekender 2020 Download your certificate here, signed by Bear himself. Adam Sims Elina Reynolds Isabelle Denny Noah Clark Alex Bishop ...
Letter of Thanks to All Harpenden Scouts !
14th July 2020
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A Special Message to 1st Harpenden from Tim Kidd, UK Chief Commissioner
28th June 2020
A Special Message to 1st Harpenden from Tim Kidd, UK Chief CommissionerClick here to see a video message from Tim Kidd ...
Come and Join The Great Indoors Weekender !
27th June 2020
The Great Indoors Weekender ! 11-12 July The UK's biggest digital summer camp From graduations to trips with friends, young people have missed out on all kinds of things this year. We think they deserve something really special - something for Scouts and non-Scouts, all around the globe - so...
Badge Design Competition - Overall Winner Announcement !
13th June 2020
Badge Design Competition - Overall Winner Elise Wilson ! Each person who took part in our Camp-At-Home challenge will receive a commemorative badge designed by one of our Beavers or Cubs or Scouts. We received entries from each of the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts sections. Some very clever designs...
Camp At Home Roll of Honour
12th June 2020
Camp At Home Roll of Honour We asked all of our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Leaders, Parents, and all Young People interested in joining in the fun to pack a bag, build a den or pitch a tent, sleep overnight in their shelter, build a campfire, take part on a Scouty activity, help cook a meal, and post...
Our World Record Breakers....
12th June 2020
Northumberland Scouts #CampAtHome World Record Breakers Fifty members of 1st Harpenden took part in the world record breaking Camp At Home organised by Northumberland Scouts on the 30th April. #CampAtHome brought over 95,000 people from 68 countries together during lockdown in the largest Scouting...
Letter of Thanks to All at 1st Harpenden !
25th May 2020
Letter of Thanks to All at 1st Harpenden ! ...
Thank You from Luton & Dunstable Hospital !
12th May 2020
A Huge Thank You to 1st Harpenden from Luton & Dunstable Hospital ! Click here to hear ...
Update - Building a Rainbow from Painted Stones Fundraising Project
11th May 2020
We've had an amazing response with over 500 stones donated in less than a week !! The stones will be delivered to L&D Hospital tomorrow and there is still time to donate, please help us reach our target: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/1stHarpendenScoutsRainbowStones1 ...
Building A Rainbow from Painted Stones Fundraising Project
5th May 2020
Building A Rainbow from Painted Stones Fundraising Project 2020 is Year Of The Nurse and it's International Nurses Day 2020 on Tuesday 12th May, 200 years after the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. NHS staff and volunteers are doing phenomenal work right now in caring...
We Did It !
1st May 2020
WE DID IT ! We helped set a new World Record for the number of people camping in one night at over 93,000 ! We had an amazing response from 1st Harpenden, 48 campers in total, well done to you all and hope you all had great fun !! Please see our CampAtHome gallery for photos and...
Andy - Group Scout Leader - Ready for World Record Camping !
30th April 2020
Andy, our Group Scout Leader, is ready to break the Camping World Record this evening ! All part of the #CampAtHome, keep up to date with #CampAtHomeFacebook Take a tour of Andy's Indoor Camp Site..... ...
Launching 1st Harpenden Camp At Home
29th April 2020
Launching 1st Harpenden Camp At Home Although we can’t meet “Face to Face” Scouting doesn’t stop! We’re organising a Virtual Camp from now until 31st May. Take up the challenge and let’s carry on Scouting. The Rules... Here are the “Rules”. We’re asking you all……...
Neckie-Flip Challenge
27th April 2020
Neckie-Flip Challenge news article 1st Harpenden Neckie-Flip Challenge -Hawards show us how it's done ! ...
1st Harpenden are hiking to the moon - will you help us?
18th April 2020
Hi Everyone 1st Harpenden Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are hiking to the moon - will you help us? https://www.justgiving.com/team/1st-Harpenden Let's see if we can walk 240 miles as a group, post your miles and photos on Facebook, WhatsApp etc and share with friends and family. Get started now by...
Scouting At Home has arrived !
25th March 2020
We bring you Scouting directly into your living room. For all you need to know about how Scouting activities are continuing despite school closures and social distancing, please see our new Home-Scouting page ! ...
Face-to-Face Meetings Suspended
17th March 2020
Due to the Coronavirus the Prime Minister has said that everyone in the UK should now avoid non-essential travel and contact with others. Suspension of face-to-face activities Given this guidance, all face-to-face Scout meetings, activities and events must be suspended from Tuesday, 17 March 2020....
