We are delighted to be able to share that following the October half-term we’ll have not only have some Scouts and Explorers meeting face to face but some Cubs too. These sessions are immensely important to and rewarding for the…
Our first virtual Scouting sessions a success
We shared last week, that even during these challenging times of lockdown, we want to keep opportunities for the young people to be able to engage and Scout. As we said goodbye to what seemed like the longest March on…
Centrepoint big sleep out (including previously unseen content)
On Friday 10th May, 36 young people from Penistone Scouts and Scorpion Explorers, slept rough to raise awareness and funds for the youth homeless charity Centrepoint. Our youngest participant being just 10.5 years old! I’m writing this, somewhat tired, 24…
The Big Sleepout in aid of CentrePoint: An update
In a little over a week, 34 scouts and 9 explorers from Penistone Scouts will be braving the wilderness of Silverwood Scout Camp for an evening experiencing a night under the stars. We will be going without tents (please be…
D of E – Qualifying weekend
Scorpion Duke of Edinburgh qualifying expedition took place this weekend in the Peak District. All got off to a good start and were in high spirits. They all had a good day out in the Peak district on Saturday. Some…
Scorpion Explorers Bronze D of E practice
This weekend, twenty of Scorpion Explorers have been on their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh practice expedition. It’s been interesting to say the least- definitely more than the 14km planned has been walked by most teams with some interesting deviations! The…
Everybody needs good neighbours – When parking at the SCOUT HUT please…..
Dear Parents We recently invited our immediate neighbours to the view our proposals to develop the land around the scout hut, it gave us an opportunity to listen to the views of local residents and what they thought about living…
Scorpion Explorers go Karting @ Tyke Racing
26 Explorer Scouts enjoyed a night of karting at TYKE RACING in Barnsley, lots of Squeals (Grace), crashes (just about everyone), and plenty of thrills. Just to add to the drama the track was wet, so loads of spray added to…
CHRISTMAS NEWSLETTER 2017 – Yet another busy year for Scouting in Penistone
Every year we like to round off the year with a NEWSLETTER which is written by the section leaders and acts as a review of the exploits the group and its members have been up to over the past year….