Latest Adventures and News from #teamWateringbury!
Cubs Evacuate to Ramsgate
5th April 2024
As part of the WW2-themed Spring Pack Holiday, the Cubs and Scouts were "evacuated" to Ramsgate by train. They took a guided tour about the Ramsgate tunnels, previously shelter to the city during the Blitz, and then spent the night in the same tunnel. They then hiked to 1st St...
Scouting in Wateringbury 2023
31st December 2023
Another tremendous year of Scouting has passed. Two of our explorers have attended the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea - Cuboree ...
Cubs Visit to Tonbridge Police Station
5th December 2023
This month our Cubs had a visit to the Tonbridge Police Station, where Sergeant Bottle talked them through the equipment a police officer uses to keep the community safe on patrol and in response to emergencies. They were then allowed to look around two police vehicles and even hear the...
Remembrance Parade
12th November 2023
On the 12th November the group paraded through the road to the church as part of the Remembrance service, remembering those who gave their lives in wars around the world. Our members undertook significant roles in the service, including the carrying of flags, reading the Roll of...
Wateringbury Scout Group Celebrates Halloween
31st October 2023
To celebrate the season, the Beavers tried spooky science experiments whilst Cubs went trick-or-treating and played Party Games. Meanwhile, the Scouts enjoyed a Halloween themed camp at Lower Grange Farm. ...
Scouts Camp
23rd October 2023
The Scouts visited Lower Grange Farm for their latest camp, where they took part in archery, go-karting, pumpkin-picking, doughnut-decorating, hiking and a variety of Halloween activities alongside their new octopus mascot, Sheldon, who now has a poster on the Scouts pinboard. Congratulations...
Cuboree 2023
1st October 2023
At the first weekend of October our Cub group went to a County-wide event at Kingswood in Ashford. The Cubs had the opportunity to meet cubs from other groups whilst having a great time building contraptions, problem-solving, climbing, doing team-building activities and more! Kent...
AGM 2022 - Thank You!
10th September 2022
At our AGM on the 10th September we said goodbye to Steve (Chairperson), Corinne (Secretary) and Ed (Treasurer) and thanked them for their dedication, understanding and commitment in their roles in supporting Scouting and Guiding in Wateringbury. We welcomed Tudor (Chairperson), Gaynor...
WELL DONE and THANK YOU!
28th March 2022
Great night at beavers tonight. We awarded over 150 badges to the beavers who worked so hard this term on a number of badges like international, money, first aid and navigators to name but a few #SkillsForLife. We was also able to thank Tudor for his long service to the unit as he moves on to...
WSJ 2023 - South Korea!
1st February 2022
25th World Scout Jamboree Tuesday 1st – Saturday 12th August 2023 - Korea Think big. Dream wild. Act together In Summer 2023, more than 40,000 Scouts from all over the world will gather in Korea for the 25 World Scout Jamboree. We’re so proud that thousands of UK young people aged 14 to...
Squirrels - Join Us!
17th September 2021
Squirrels. The newest branch of the Scouts family tree. Where 4 and 5 year olds can join in for the very first time. This is an age when minds are fizzing, when energy and curiosity levels are sky high, when little lives are full of wow and wonder. We want to branch out and...
Welcome To Nick and Jenny!
23rd July 2021
A HUGE WELCOME to Jenny and Nick who have been officially invested into Wateringbury Scout Group and will be taking up the roles of Assistant Beaver Scout Leaders! It was both and honour and a privilege to invest them tonight in front of parents and the Beaver Scouts. And I know they will bring...
Scouts Water Games
19th July 2021
Hot weather and end of term...WATER GAMES!!! ...
Cubs Muddy Bike Ride!
13th July 2021
Tuesday 13th July saw our Cub Scouts go for a bike ride as part of their cyclist badge... but what they didn't count on was the mud... but it didn't deter them, they just sped up! :-) ...
Wembley Towers
12th July 2021
We challenged the Scouts to build the world famouse Wembley Towers (from the old stadium!)... a good effort all round and we were super impressed with the team work! ...
Cubs Recycling Regatta
8th July 2021
Over the last couple of weeks the Cub Scouts have been building their own sailing boats made out of totally recyclable materials! We had some crazy designs and wild ideas but the ultimate test came when they had to sail their boats down the raging torrents of the Amazon...well... the stream...
Face To Face Resuming!
30th March 2021
As the clouds clear on the last year of craziness, we look forward to resuming full Face to Face meetings after Easter with all sections There will be no limit on numbers of youths, but all sections will operate in a COVID safe manner. Initally all meetings will be outdoors, but...
Remembrance 2020
7th November 2020
We Will Remember Them This year the wreaths were laid privately by Carolyn Peal on behalf of the Girl Guides and Nick Keates on behalf of the Scouts to protect our members and those of the community. Sadly for the first year ever, there were no youth members present. ...
AGM 2020 Video
25th September 2020
A huge thank you to everyone that has supported us over the last year! Here is a copy of the AGM video that took place during such difficult times. ...
Wateringbury Scouts and Guides AGM
24th September 2020
Dear Parents / Guardians, Despite unusual times we are still required to hold our annual AGM on Friday 25th September 2020 at 2000hrs. Whilst there was much to celebrate prior to lockdown, this year our AGM will fulfil its core duty only. Sadly this year, owing to the lock down and us...
District AGM :-)
23rd September 2020
Tuesday 22nd Spetember saw our District, Maidstone West, have their AGM and the presentation of the District Commissioners (Mike O'Kill) report. Wateringbury feature in it and we look awesome! :-) ...
Camp@Home
18th May 2020
Here's our Padlet board for all the awesome Camps@Home you guys have shared with us! If you have issues view on a mobile device or tablet clcik the following link : https://padlet.com/NickKeatesGSL/yf83pyi8wqhlvl1w ...
Mayhem: Friendship Knot
18th May 2020
For your Mayhem tasks you need to tie a Friendship Knot! Grab your scarf and follow Ben as he show you how! ...
Hedgehogs and Cake!
13th May 2020
One of our Cub Scouts, Edward, got a special mention in this competition for his AWESOME "cutest ever hedgehog cake". Super well done to Edward for such an amazing looking cake to celebrate Hedgehog Awearness Week! ... When do we get to try it? :-) Nick (GSL) ...
VE Day!
10th May 2020
YOU'RE AWESOME! We asked our sections to go wild on their houses for VE Day and show their support and celebrate in style! (inline with Government guidelines) Check out some of these amazing pictures of the awesomeness our members and their families in showing off their decorations! ...
Covid-19 and Scouting
2nd April 2020
So when the world gets a horrible virus and we, as adults, have to self-isolate, don't mind having to sit on the sofa watching some TV or work from that comfy chair indoors, but how does it really affect the children around us? They suddenly have to stop seeing their friends face-to-face, can't...
Scouts Mess Around In Boats!
2nd July 2019
I'm not really sure that this article needs any written bit! Scouts + Kayaks + Water = FUN FUN FUN! oh.... and the chance to look cool on a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP!) Big thanks to Malc, Jed and all the Kent Scouts Paddle Sports Team for getting us all on the water! :-) ...
Explorers Inspire!
14th June 2019
Our Explorer Scouts are nothing short of inspirational! On Friday 14th June our Explorer Scouts has their own awards night where the top awards within their section were presented to those who have pushed their personal boundaries and shown true Scouting values. The highest award in...
Family Camp 2019
2nd June 2019
Another AWESOME Family Camp at Thriftwood Scout Camp with over 80 people attending! Young and young at heart had a crazy time kayaking, axe throwing, tobogganing, zip wire, slack-lines, fishing and of course a camp fire!! We had curry, full English breakfasts, whole roast pig and of course the...
BINGO!
9th March 2019
A HUGE congratulations... To the World Scout Jamboree contingents from Wateringbury who ran an amazing Bingo night at the Village Hall to support their fund raising efforts. It was an absolute blast of a time, with dobbers, full houses and eyes down! Sadly, I failed to get any lines or...
Winter Camp!
14th February 2019
Well.... I'm back home, the washings nearly done and the smell of camp fire smoke is slowly washing out my hair! It was an awesome weekend at Belchamps with the Scouts, Explorers and a whole bunch of new Leaders (Kirsten, Joe, Sam & George!) With it being their first camp as full adult leaders...
Happy Birthday!
6th February 2019
A huge HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Nicola from our amazing Cub Pack. We celebrated in style by getting everyone to sign her card and then covered her in glitter, as she's such a sparkling example to all our young members! I have a feeling I may live to regret covering her in glitter... :-/ - Nick! ...
Merry Christmas!
25th December 2018
Merry Christmas from all of us at Wateringbury Scout Group ...
Explorers Win Big!
13th November 2018
On Saturday 10th November our Explorer Scouts were presented with some very prestigious awards! The Explorers were recognised for their commitment to their community with the Kent Community Award for their amazing work with one of our close friends at their farm which helps young persons...
Cubs : Sixers and Seconders Sleepover
28th October 2018
As part of their duties the Sixers and Seconders (and potential recruits!) get a sleepover training night, this allows them to bond as a team and learn skills that are hard to teach when the rest of the pack are there! This year they were treated to Archery lessons... it was like watching Robin...
Remembrance Parade
18th October 2018
As you may be aware, each year our young members attend Remembrance Parade to show their respect for those that have fallen for our freedom in conflicts around the world. All members are expected to attend this parade. Those who cannot attend should let their section leader know via email along...
Half Term
17th October 2018
Don't forget that next week is half term and there are no meetings, but some sections may have other things on, so check on OSM. - https://www.onlinescoutmanager.co.uk/parents/ ...
Belgium 2018
1st August 2018
Here are some of the photos from the Scouts Belgium Trip! If you want to see the full set go to : https://photos.app.goo.gl/evBGajoLuS1nDitp9 ...
Cub Summer Camp 2018
24th July 2018
Here's some of the photos from Cub Summer Camp 2018... If you want to see the full set click here : https://photos.app.goo.gl/iCPfTZnXURD7nW199 ...
