The Group’s latest community project- lending tents to a primary school, and helping them put them up!!!
This is enabling them to provide shelter at break / lunch times and as a result of this they can provide education in school to a wider group of children.
We may not be able to meet in person at the moment, but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue Scouting.
Our Young People have continued Scouting from their home – across the group dozens of badges have been earned, lots of nights camping out at home and even raised £534 for Comic Relief and Children in Need by taking part in Hike to the Moon. A number of our leaders have also been taking part in online meetings to keep in touch with their sections.
A number of our sections (especially Beavers and Cubs) have space for new members. If you want to join the adventure then visit www.23rdbromleyscouts.org/join
On Thursday 23rd April, BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief, joined forces for their Big Day In on Radio and their Big Night In on TV. It was a massive fundraising event to celebrate the incredible people making a difference in communities across the UK and to support people who need it most during the Coronavirus crisis.
Scouts across the UK got involved by taking part in the Hike to the Moon challenge – which is just a short 240,000 mile journey!
A number of Young People from the 23rd Bromley tool party by hiking around their home or garden, or by going for a short walk.
Those taking part raised over £500 for BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief – you can still sponsor them at https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/23rdbromleyscouts
Scouts throughout the UK successfully raised over £265,000! Below are some photos of our Young People taking part.
COVID-19 may have changed the way we do things, but it won’t stop Scouts camping!
Northumberland Scouts are organising a month-long Virtual Camp throughout April for anybody who wishes to take part.
Take up the challenge and let’s keep on…
#VirtuallyCamping
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Network, Leaders, Parents, and all Young People interested in joining in the fun just have to:
MOST IMPORTANTLY……. Each night you participate share a creative photo, video, blog, etc. to our social media with:
#CampAtHome
Please send photos to the 23rd Bromley Scouts Facebook page, or send them to your section leader, so that we can see people continuing to enjoy Scouting from their own homes.
Happy camping!
Unfortunately, we have had to stop our weekly Scout meetings due to Coronavirus, however that doesn’t mean that we have to stop supporting our local community.
Last week some of our volunteers delivered leaflets to our neighbours to offer any support that we can through these tough times.
Today the group were all too pleased to do some shopping for a local resident who is unable to leave their home.
If you know anybody who would appreciate some support then please let us know.
Following yesterday’s update from the Prime Minister regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) we have been advised by the Scout Association that all face-to-face Scout meetings, activities and events must be suspended from today, Tuesday, 17 March 2020.
This suspension applies to young people and adults, and will be until further notice. As a result no section meetings will be taking place for the foreseeable future and this Sunday’s Church Parade and the HQ Spring Cleaning event planned for Saturday 28th March 2020 have also been cancelled.
We will continue to follow official guidance and keep you updated as soon as we receive further information from the Scout Association. We would like to thank you for your continuing support at this difficult time.
The safety of everyone involved in Scouting, both young people and adults, is our number one priority.
It was a successful Sunday for our Explorer Unit at Bears Wood Campsore – one of our two teams came first in the Scouts of Steel assault course organised by Bromley Scouts. Well done to all who took part!
Each February the group have to submit their numbers for the annual Scout Census.
We are really proud to be one of the largest groups in Bromley and be providing high quality Scouting to 145 Young People. This wouldn’t be possible without the countless hours given up by over 35 volunteers.
If you are interested in getting involved in the adventure, either as a Young Person or adult volunteer then just click here.
Are you able to spare an hour or two to help make a difference to our Scout HQ and grounds?
If so, please come along to the Scout HQ between 9.30am and 12.30 pm on Saturday 28th March when we will be holding a Spring Clean Event with plenty of cleaning, tidying and gardening jobs for all ages and all abilities.
All we ask for is a few hours of your time and some enthusiasm to do something which will benefit the young people in the Group. In return we will provide refreshments during the morning.
If you can please help us make a difference.
This half-term Spitfire Beavers had a fun packed Hogwarts themed sleepover at Wilberforce. They had a whole range of excellent activities including cloak tie and owl making, a very muddy game of quidditch, clay cauldrons, wand lessons, campfire and quiz, explosive potions class, a break for some butter-beer, muggle studies in the form of tent putting up and some yummy s’mores on the fires they made.
Below are some photos showing how much of an awesome time they had – thanks to the leaders for putting so much effort into making it so great for the Beavers!
