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…
Enigma scout troop celebrates 1st birthday
A year ago, Penistone Scouts proudly opened our third Scout troop, Enigma. What a year it’s been; full of adventure, laughs, challenges and fun. We celebrated the occasion by raft building and canoeing at Hesley Wood. A BBQ and cakes…
Viernes caving trip
After being snowed off caving back in February, scouts from our Viernes troop finally managed to get underground with the Derbyshire North West Scout caving team. Many thanks to all involved. Photos and video credit: Derbyshire North West Scout caving team
Enigma does even more Rifles and CSI
Once again this week Enigma Troop split and those that visited Think Forensic last week had their turn to learn all about Air Rifles and shoot one thanks to Range Master Steve giving up his birthday to educate and instruct…
