First Squirrel Sleepover

This weekend (20th – 21st Aug) the 5th Spen Valley Squirrel’s had their first sleepover at Bradley Wood Campsite Brighouse.This is the first Squirrel Sleepover within Spen Valley, so is a fantastic achievement for the the leaders and helpers at…

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District Beaver Skills Afternoon

Saturday 17th June 2023 was the date for the Spen Valley District Beaver Skills afternoon. Over 60 Beavers from most groups in Spen Valley attended the afternoon which was held at Fanwood Campsite. The Beavers joined together for an afternoon…

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St George’s Day Collection Donation

This years chosen charity for the St George’s Day Parade Collection was the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice. This was chosen by the young people of the 11th Spen Valley Scout Group, as this year they were the Host group for the celebration.

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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