School Girl 'Bride' Wears A Woggle

Two 14-year old Scouts from the Badger Hall Scout Group in Maulden have just made history. As part of their faith award they took part in a realistic wedding ceremony at St Mary’s Parish Church, Maulden in front of nearly 200 guests. The wedding was conducted by Hannah Winslade (11) whose father Richard is rector at the church and chair of the national faiths and beliefs support team. He remarked with a chuckle, “If I had taken part the marriage would have been official.”

(18th July 2008) [Read More]

Stotfold Explorer Scout Conquered Snakes, Snow & Tropical Waterfalls For Queen's Scout Award

A Stotfold Explorer Scout braved the Brazilian jungle and the snow-covered Scottish highlands during his bid to achieve Scouting’s highest training badge, the Queen’s Scout Award. Lawrence Peace (18) of the 1^st Stotfold Explorer Unit has just received his Royal award after three years hard work and many adventures. He was presented with his award and a citation from the Queen by Group Scout Leader Peter Cheney cheered on by all his fellow Explorer Scouts.

(7th July 2008) [Read More]

300 Beaver Scouts Take A Fun-Filled World Tour

Over 300 Bedfordshire Beaver Scouts went on a seven-hour world tour of hectic, fun-filled activities at Bromham Camp Site on Saturday. These six to eight year olds designed and sailed model boats Indian style, followed a blindfold trail through an English wood, launched NASA space hoppers, made woggles out of Turkish red liquorice and took part in Australian backwoods cooking. But their favourite was the South American Angel Falls, a 50 foot water soaked slide where everyone could get thoroughly wet. 

(30th June 2008) [Read More]

Icknield Explorer Scouts Join MP For Speaker's Tea Party

Luton Scouts from Icknield District joined MP Kelvin Hopkins for a tea party with the Speaker of the House of Commons last week. The local Scouts were given a tour of Parliament, before enjoying tea with their MP in the magnificent surrounding of the Speakers office. The tea party is the only entertaining hosted by the Speaker during parliamentary term time and this year he played host to over 100 Scouts from around the UK.

(29th June 2008) [Read More]

Wet, Wild & Windy Scout Family Camp At Henlow

Over 200 Scouts, leaders and parents from Henlow, Clifton and Shefford enjoyed a traditional Scout camp for the family at Boyd Field Camp Site in Henlow last weekend. “There was enough fun, adventure and challenge for everyone,” said Henlow/Clifton Group Scout Leader Sarah Panton who organised the event. “It was wet, wild, windy and just a bit smoky,” she added with a grin.  

(23rd June 2008) [Read More]

Scouting For A World Record

Around 50 Scouts from the Harrold and Turvey Scout Groups near Bedford became part of a nationwide adventure last weekend when they took part in The Giant Sleepover.  At the same time they aimed to smash a Guinness World Record for the largest ever simultaneous sleepover in the world. 

(16th June 2008) [Read More]

Book At Bedtime For World Record Sleepover Scouts

Nearly 200 Scouts from around Bedfordshire took part in the Giant Sleepover this weekend and helped to create a world record of 50,000 campers for the biggest simultaneous sleepover ever. Scout groups from Luton took part including four who camped overnight in the unusual setting of the town’s libraries.

(15th June 2008) [Read More]

Scouts Given Ring Side View Of Queen's  Birthday Rehearsal

Seventeen Scouts and their leaders from Badger Hill Scout Group had a ring side view of the Trooping the Colour rehearsal at Horse Guards Parade in London on Saturday. Courtesy of Scout Headquarters, the youngsters were among 250 Scouts from around the UK chosen to represent the movement. They were escorted to their special enclosure within a few feet of the marching guards in their sparkling uniforms.

(11th June 2008) [Read More]

Cooking With Gas

While cooking with gas is an essential and fun part of the camping experience, safety should always come first. This is why The Scout Association has introduced a new policy to stop using pierceable gas cartridges.

(1st June 2008) [Read More]

County Commissioners Challenge - Badge Competition

Can I thank all of you who submitted designs for a badge; I received over 200 entries which gave me a number of pleasant hours looking at your wonderful ideas and colourful designs.

The standard was very high and it was a very difficult decision to pick one on which the my badge will be based.

(8th May 2008) [Read More]

Michelle Enters The Record Books

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Duke Honours 186 Top Bedfordshire Scouts

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Sea Scouts Honour

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Scouts Raise Thousands For Homeless Charity

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Fun-Loving Scout Leader Plans London Marathon Record

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Biggleswade Cub Scouts Become Instant TV Camermen

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Muslim Scouts Give TV Audience A Taste Of The Future

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Tribute to an inspirational Scout Leader

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