At the beginning of October, our Scouts had a hammock camp at Hesley Wood in Chapeltown. One of our Scout Leaders, Nicky, had been working towards being assessed for her “Nights Away Permit” and we’re very pleased to say Nicky…
Air rifle shooting returns – and booking is open!
After a few years away due to Covid, this week saw the return of our hugely-anticipated air rifle shooting sessions. Led by Steve and Louis, both of whom are fully-qualified National Small-bore Rifle Association (NSRA) instructors, our Enigma Scouts practiced…
Scouts brave the elements at Freezer Camp!
Our brave Scouts (and even braver leaders) took on the freezing February temperatures during our latest camp at Hesley Wood. Thankfully, they’ve all now thawed out enough to fill us in on what they got up to. On arrival, the…
Face-to-face Scouting (November & December 2020)
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…
VIRTUAL CAMP – THANK YOU
There are lots of thank you’s owed at the end of any camp for everyone’s participation and contributions, but these are often led by the key organisers of such events who sometimes get missed out. This weekend Penistone Scout Group…
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…
Penistone Scouts Make History
Tonight members from our Enigma Troop made history by being the first scout troop to ever step foot inside the Amazon Fulfilment Centre LBA2 at New Rossington Doncaster. We want to extend our thanks to Adam Asquith and his tours…
Monopoly Run 2019 – a retrospective
Over the weekend of 15th to 17h March, a dozen young people representing all three Penistone scout troops went with four adults to London. On Saturday, they took part in the “Alternative Monopoly Run” and Sunday enjoyed some tourism. We…
