We are incredibly proud of all our Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Volunteers for taking part in the parade today. You all looked impeccable! There were more than 150 of us altogether who took part and we were also joined…
Squirrels Halloween Fun Day
About the day The Squirrels had an absolutely spooktacular, fun-filled day at the scout hut today! From 10.30am till 6.30pm, we played games, did plenty of arts and crafts and even had the opportunity to Invest some new Squirrels. Games…
Enigma’s Hammock Camp of the Season
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…
A Day out at the Forbidden Corner
On the 23rd of September, we had a fantastic time at The Forbidden Corner in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. After setting off at 10am from Penistone Grammar School with 108 young people and 32 adults on 3 coaches, we arrived at…
Group Camp 2023!
Watch out! Our Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and Squirrels are armed with axes, bow and arrows, nerf guns and air rifles! That can only mean one thing – Group Camp is back! With so many new skills to learn, games to…
Lego Camp 2023!
It was a busy weekend for our Cubs at this month’s Lego Camp. From completing the high ropes, to building Angry Birds catapults and putting their trust in others during the sensory trail, our Cubs had a great time, and…
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…
The day the Police came to check up on us
It’s not every day you get told to climb into the back of a police van. Thankfully, our local police squad hadn’t come to arrest any of us. No, they’d come to meet our Beavers and Squirrels – and boy…
Online payment provider to change
Penistone Scouts will onlyuse GoCardless to take all payments via our online provision from April 2023. This change has been largely driven by you parents and guardians querying why we use one provision for events and a different one for…