Squirrels “Big Day Out” 2023

Saturday 20th May was the day, that the 11th Spen Valley Squirrels and the 5th Spen Valley Squirrels joined with other Squirrels from all over West Yorkshire as part of the West Yorkshire Scouts “Big Day Out” for Squirrels at…

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St George’s Day Celebration 2023

Sunday 23rd April 2023 @ St Paul’s Church BirkenshawCongratulations to all the Young People who received their Bronze DofE Awards, and the Adults who received Wood Badge, Long Service and Good Service Awards. Well done to the 11th Spen Valley…

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St Georges Day 2023

This years’ Spen Valley Scouts St Georges Day Parade and service will be held on Sunday 23rd April 2023. The parade will assemble on Croft Street Birkenshaw (BD11 2HT) from 13:15 It will leave croft street at 13:45 for the short walk to Birkenshaw St Paul’s Church where the…

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Active Support & Network Relaunch

[ad_1] A great morning at Fanwood this morning for the relaunch of Spen Valley Active Support & Spen Valley Network. If you are over 18 and interested in joining, whether that is supporting groups, helping at district activities or helping…

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Fanwood Spring Tidy 2023

[ad_1] DATE FOR THE DIARY! FANWOOD SPRING TIDY 2023 Date: Sunday 5th March 2023 Time: Anytime between 9.30am and 3.00pm Location: Fanwood Campsite, Gomersal BD19 4DA All welcome! Leaders, Members, Parents, Friends (please spead the word! The more the Merrier!!)…

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Spen Valley Scouts Needs You!

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people? Look no further than Spen Valley Scouts! As a leader with Spen Valley Scouts, you’ll have the chance to lead outdoor adventures, build…

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Jamboree Tree Planting

The Spen Valley Jamboree Contingent have been busy over the festive period planting the fruit trees they’ve had sponsored to aid in them attending the World Scout Jamboree 2023 in South Korea. The trees line a public footpath on Fewster’s…

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Tesco Community Grants 2022

As you are aware Spen Valley District are currently raising money to replace the old Night Line at Fanwood. We have just been selected as part of the Tesco Community Grants Appeal, to be included in the next round of…

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Adult Awards September 2022

At last nights West Yorkshire Scouts AGM, two Adult members were presented with adult good service awards. Jayne Terry (Spen Valley Appointments Committee Chair) was presented with her award for merit for outstanding service to Scouting in Spen Valley and…

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Squirrels Arrive in Spen Valley

September 2022 was a fantastic month here in Spen Valley, we finally opened our first two Squirrel dreys! The drey’s located at the 5th Spen Valley in Gomersal and the 11th Spen Valley in Hunsworth meet on a Tuesday and…

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