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Grey Troop Snow Tubing
Making the most of the use of our headquarters for the General Election, Grey Scout Troop took the opportunity to put the "out" in Scouting. Taking to the slopes at Ski Rossendale the Scouts enjoyed an evening of snow tubing. Working up an appetite on the slopes the...
100 Club – December 2019
The winning number in our 120th 100 Club Draw was:
Beavers Monkey Playland
44 Beavers made up of Grey and Purple Beaver Colonies, enjoyed a joint meeting at Monkey Playland in Haslingden. The Beavers made good use of all areas of the indoor playground. There was a slight interlude in activities for a drink and biscuits but the Beavers were...
Purple Pack Winter Camp 2019
Purple Pack spent a chilly weekend at the Warren at their Christmas themed camp. They began by pitching their tents before playing games on the local recreation ground. Afterwards they took part in Christmas activities including decorating the Warren, icing...
Scouts London Adventure 2019
For the second year in a row Scouts from the 38th Rossendale made up of Members from Grey, Purple and Red Troops met in the early hours of the morning at Preston Railway station to catch a train to London! The 15 Scouts were subdued during the journey but that soon...
Remembrance Day Parade 2019
There was a fantastic turnout of 38th Rossendale Beavers, Cubs and Scouts at this years Rawtenstall Remembrance Day Parade. The Young People did themselves, the Group and the Country proud marking their respect for those that have lost their lives in conflict....
100 Club – November 2019
The winning number in our 119th 100 Club Draw was:
Group Bonfire 2019
The heavy rain from earlier in the day thankfully moved away for our annual Bonfire & Fireworks Display. Around 250 people attended the event all making the most of the hot soup, hot potatoes or hot dogs on offer. A fabulous fireworks display thrilled the...
Scouts Expedition Challenge
Ten Scouts recently embarked on their Expedition Challenge as part of their Chief Scout Gold Award. They set off from Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary on a thankfully dry morning and worked their way towards Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite. As they hiked along, they came...
100 Club – October 2019
The winning number in our 118th 100 Club Draw was:
AGM & Celebration of Achievement Event 2019
We are pleased to announce that Ella is our Scouter of the Year and has been presented the “Jean Smith Award” in recognition of this achievement. This was very well deserved award comes from her commitment to Scouting and the fact she always has a funny story to tell....
100 Club – September 2019
The winning number in our 117th 100 Club Draw was:
Grey Colony Fire Station Visit
Grey Colony Beavers went on an adventure to Rawtenstall Fire Station, where they learned all about fire safety and what firefighters get up to. This was working towards their My Skills Challenge Award - Go somewhere new. The Beavers learned all about the different...
100 Club – August 2019
The winning number in our 116th 100 Club Draw was:
100 Club – July 2019
The winning number in our 115th 100 Club Draw was:
Purple Beaver Colony Bowley Sleepover 2019
Twenty members of Purple Beaver Colony enjoyed a full weekend of activities at Bowley International Campsite. Their weekend started on the Friday evening once settled into their dormitories with a hike into Great Harwood for a chippy supper. Hot chocolate greeted...
Rossendale District Swimming Gala 2019
Winners last year and again this year the 38th Rossendale won the Rossendale District Swimming Gala at Marl Pits Baths. Competing against Members from the 2nd, 21st, 40th and 45th Rossendale everyone did a fantastic job in each of the races. The 2nd Rossendale were...
Red Troop Bowley Summer Camp 2019
Red Troops "Summer (Hunger Games) Camp" seemed more like 31 Scouts and Leaders against the rain. Wet weather dominated Friday night and most of Saturday but while it curtailed the early afternoon programme they valiantly carried on through the hardships. Well what's a...