WOW the end of another busy time at 1st Hardingstone! Since Easter we’ve had 3 camps, including group camp with over 100 people, 2 Expeditions, 2 visits to the Fire Station, we’ve launched Squirrels, we’ve explored the local parks, we’ve…
Squirrels Begin!
1st Hardingstone has officially increased its age range with the starting of our new Squirrel Drey yesterday. The Drey officially opened with 12 young people which we hope will expand to 24 over the coming weeks. Squirrels are the new…
Remembrance Day 2021
On Sunday 14th November the Village gathered for the Remembrance Day Service. We had the honour of parading through the village to the war memorial, led by our new Scout Band. This was their first outing since their formation just…
Northampton’s Newest Scout Band!
We are so proud to announce that our Amazing Scout Band have passed their Northamptonshire County Scouts sign off from County Commisioner Dean Smith and are now OFFICIAL! What this YOUTH LED band has achieved in only 5 months (!)…
Flag Blessings
It was wonderful to see St Edmunds Church, Hardingstone, full of young people on Tuesday 14th September for 1st Hardingstone flag blessing service, Canon Beverley, formerly from Living Brook Benefice and Rural Dean, led a lovely service which saw all…
Group Camp 2021
Celebrating 60 years On the weekend of the 3rd to 5th September, 112 members from all sections of the Group got together at the Lesley Sell Activity centre in Bromham to hold our annual Group Camp. This year was extra…
Summer Camp PACCAR 21
Scouts from both Troops were joined by Explorers from our attached Explorer Unit, Mountain Lions on a week-long summer camp at PACCAR Chalfont Heights. The group took part in a Day hike, Night Hike, Zip wire, Tomahawk throwing, High Ropes…
largest Scout Group in Northamptonshire for the second year running
On Thursday we held our AGM and presentation evening. This is Skip (Kevin Dillow our GSL) accepting the 100 Club certificate from Dean Smith (County Commissioner) presented to only 7 groups this year, for having over 100 youth members. The…
End of term, but no signs of slowing down!
It may be nearing the end of term but all of our sections are still all systems go! Danelaw Cubs were at Overstone where they took part in shooting, Archery, climbing and a teamwork challlenge. Saxon Scouts learnt how to…
Scout and Proud
England football team Manager, Gareth Southgate used to be a Cub! Huge congratulations to him & the whole England football team on reaching the finals! Winning was one step too far this time, but like all Scouts, he did his…