Watership Down Beaver Scout Colony
Tuesday 4.30pm-5.30pm
1st Bishop's Stortford and Hockerill Scout Group
Beaver Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts for boys and girls aged 6-14
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How To Join
Children are usually invited to join the relevant Section the term after their qualifying birthday. However, as we are a popular Group we currently have a long waiting list for places. If you would like your child added to the list, please contact our Waiting List Co-ordinator Christine Leach via email christine.leach@1stbishopsstortford.org.uk. You will then be contacted once a place becomes available.
Who Can Join
Our Group is open to boys and girlsbetween the ages of6 and 14:
We currently have three Beaver Scout Colonies, three Cub Scout Packs and three Scout Troops, based at our Scout Headquarters, off Heath Row in Bishops Stortford, details of which can be seen opposite.
How Much Does It Cost
Membership Fee
There is a Membership Fee which is payable each term. The Membership Fee covers the cost of your Membership Pack, Group neck scarf and badges plus contributes to the cost of organising the exciting and challenging programme of activities each term - which is what Scouting is all about!
Current Membership Fees (as at May 2019) are as follows:
Beaver Scouts |
£31.00
Cub Scouts |
£35.00
Scouts |
£37.00
Notifications that fees are due are emailed towards the end of each term to cover the term ahead. Fees should be paid before the new term starts.
If you have any questions about Membership Fees, please email our Membership Secretary Diana Fatkullina via email membership@1stbishopsstortford.org.uk.
Uniform
Scouting is a uniformed orgainsation and we hope that all our young members wear their uniform with pride. Each Section's uniform comprises a sweatshirt/shirt. Group neck scarfs and woggles are provided by the Group when your child is invested. In addition, you may choose to purchase a Section polo shirt for warmer weather. Baseball caps, knitted hats etc are also available.
Uniforms can be purchased in two ways, online by visiting the Scout Association shop www.scouts.org.uk/shop or by visiting the local District shop. This is open on Wednesday evenings between 7pm and 8.30pm at 1st Thorley Group Headquarters, Thorley Lane, off Whittington Way, Bishop's Stortford.
| Section | Uniform | Price (as at May 2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Scouts | Beaver Turquoise Sweatshirt | £14.00 |
| Beaver Turquoise Polo Shirt (optional) | £12.50 | |
| Cub Scouts | Cub Dark Green Sweatshirt | £14.50 |
| Cub Dark Green Polo Shirt (optional) | £13.50 | |
| Scouts | Scout Teal Long Sleeved Shirt/Blouse | £20.00 |
1st Bishop's Stortford and Hockerill Scout Group
We currently have three Beaver Scout Colonies, three Cub Scout Packs and three Scout Troops, which meet once a week on the following days:
Section Details
Ocean Beaver Scout Colony
Thursday 6.00pm-7.00pm
Galaxy Beaver Scout Colony
Sunday 5.00pm-6.00pm
Apache Cub Scout Pack
Monday 6.30pm-8.00pm
Comanche Cub Scout Pack
Tuesday 5.45pm-7.15pm
Navaho Cub Scout Pack
Wednesday 6.15pm-7.45pm
Aztec Scout Troop
Tuesday 7.30pm-9.00pm
Inca Scout Troop
Friday 7.30pm-9.00pm
Spartan Scout Troop
Saturday 10.00am-4.00pm
(approx once a month – see programme for details)
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