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Chief Scout’s Awards

Congratulations to our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts who have achieved their Chief Scout’s Awards ...

Daniel Wood (Beaver Scout Leader) - on Sat 22 Jul 2023, 13:30

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Message from King Charles III

Our Beavers today received a message from the King. This was in response to our card sent in celebra...

Daniel Wood (Beaver Scout Leader) - on Sat 22 Jul 2023, 13:25



King Charles III Coronation Badge

We’re proud to have worked closely with the Royal Household to produce the Coronation badge f...

Daniel Wood (Beaver Scout Leader) - on Thu 15 Jun 2023, 17:01

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Survey 2023

We know better than anyone else the positive impact that Scouts has on both our young people, and us...

Daniel Wood (Beaver Scout Leader) - on Thu 15 Jun 2023, 16:58

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The Big Weekend

2nd Chilwell will be attending The Big Weekend in 2024. What is the BIG Weekend? It's a camp ...

Daniel Wood (Beaver Scout Leader) - on Thu 15 Jun 2023, 16:44

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HM the Queen recognises Nottinghamshire Scout Volunteers

Today ( 2nd June) the Cabinet Office, on behalf of Her Majesty will be announcing the award of the Q...

Daniel Wood (Beaver Scout Leader) - on Thu 02 Jun 2022, 06:44

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Family Camp 2022

After a long wait of 2 years, we are pleased to announce that this year’s 2nd Chilwell Scout ...

Daniel Wood (Beaver Scout Leader) - on Wed 04 May 2022, 18:55

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Scout Survey 2022

Dear parent/carer, Every year, we survey young people and parents/carers to understand: • ...

Daniel Wood (Beaver Scout Leader) - on Wed 06 Apr 2022, 16:47

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World Scout Jamboree

Congratulations to Anna who has been selected from 2nd Chilwell Scouts to represent the UK at the 25...

Daniel Wood (Beaver Scout Leader) - on Sun 20 Mar 2022, 07:32

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Jubilee Badge

Over the next few weeks, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will be receiving their Platinum Jubilee badges to...

Daniel Wood (Beaver Scout Leader) - on Sun 06 Mar 2022, 08:15

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Church heating

We have had a note from Christ church to say that the heating in the church hall is faulty this week...

Daniel Wood (Beaver Scout Leader) - on Sat 08 Jan 2022, 17:31

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NESST Walk 2022 cancelled

Unfortunately the annual NESST Challenge walk for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts across Nottinghamshire ha...

Daniel Wood (Beaver Scout Leader) - on Sat 08 Jan 2022, 17:28

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We are back

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all start back this week after a great summer holiday. For the first time i...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Sat 11 Sep 2021, 10:49

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Happy birthday Scouts

Today marks the 114th birthday of Scouts. The 1st August is the day that Baden Powell held his first...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Sun 01 Aug 2021, 16:28

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Good for you

UK Scouting have this week launched the Good For You campaign which encourages adult volunteers to g...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Tue 01 Jun 2021, 09:44

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Upcoming camps

We are pleased to announce the following camps for 2022. - February 2022 (Bivi camp) - 29th April ...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Thu 15 Apr 2021, 19:31

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Getting Back Together Safely

From the 29th March 2021 the readiness level for England will be Amber. This means that Beavers, ...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Sun 28 Mar 2021, 10:25

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Go Outdoors Discount

Looking to get some new kit for when Scouting returns this Spring? Many major outdoor retailers o...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Sat 13 Mar 2021, 15:19

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Water Weekend Camp

A provisional date has been announced for our biannual Water Weekend Camp at the Trent Lock Scout Ac...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Mon 01 Feb 2021, 10:03

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Back together safely

With the update to Nottingham's COVID-19 level to Tier 4 in recent days, Scouts have moved their rea...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Sat 02 Jan 2021, 15:02

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Chief Scout’s Award

CHIEF SCOUT’S AWARDS Congratulations to all our recipients of the Chief Scout’s Awa...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Sat 05 Dec 2020, 21:07

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Halloween trail

Beavers and Cubs are invited to take part in our Halloween Trail around Beeston and Chilwell. In...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Wed 28 Oct 2020, 08:22

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District badge competition

Our Scouting District, South West Notts will have its 110th birthday in 2021! In preparation for ...

Martin Oakland (Group Scout Leader) - on Tue 20 Oct 2020, 21:32

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Guy Memorial Trophy

Congratulations to everyone at 2nd Chilwell for being awarded the Guy Memorial Trophy in 2020. Th...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Tue 13 Oct 2020, 21:40

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Getting back together

As we start to understand the impact of COVID-19, we can announce that we will be starting to meet i...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Sat 03 Oct 2020, 07:02

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NESST Walk 2021 Cancelled

It is with regret that the annual Nottinghamshire Emergency Scout Support Team Challenge Walk has be...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Sat 03 Oct 2020, 06:58

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The Great Indoors Camp Out

Last Friday saw all members from our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts sections take part in a group camp out...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Wed 01 Jul 2020, 09:24

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The Great Indoors Badge

UK Scouting has announced this month the launch of The Great Indoors Badge. This is an occasiona...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Mon 08 Jun 2020, 14:20

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Cubs Online

With schools 'starting back' this week and Scout meetings due to start back also, Cubs took to the I...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Tue 21 Apr 2020, 11:53



The Great Indoors

We know the coming days and weeks are going to be difficult for families across the UK, as the sprea...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Tue 31 Mar 2020, 15:27

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Coronavirus Update

Given new guidance from the Prime Minister, we have suspended all face-to-face Scout meetings, activ...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Mon 16 Mar 2020, 15:24

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NESST Walk Success

Scouts from across the county took part in the annual NESST challenge walk last weekend. The Sco...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Scout Leader) - on Sat 01 Feb 2020, 12:27



Cubs Visit Birmingham

Our Cub pack this month visited the National Sea Life Centre and the Legoland Discovery Centre in Bi...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Sun 01 Dec 2019, 09:54



Fireworks 2019

2nd Chilwell Scouts will be running our annual donut stall at the following local firework displays ...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Fri 01 Nov 2019, 11:55

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Join us at Family Camp

Couldn't make it to Family Camp this year? Wonder what it is all about? Take a look at our video to ...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Tue 23 Jul 2019, 10:55

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24th World Scout Jamboree

2nd Chilwell Scout Ewan Hoole has arrived at the 24th World Scout Jamboree in the USA. The World ...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Tue 23 Jul 2019, 08:16



Chief Scout's Awards

Congratulations to all of our top award recipients! At our annual Celebration Evening last night,...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Tue 23 Jul 2019, 07:21

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Family Camp 2019

Over 100 joined us for our annual family camp this year at Fox Coverts Scout Camp in Leicestershire....

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Sat 13 Jul 2019, 21:45

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St Georges Activity Day

Unfortunately the activity scheduled to take place at Broadgate park tomorrow has been cancelled due...

Daniel Wood (Assistant Cub Scout Leader) - on Fri 26 Apr 2019, 07:30

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A review of Drum Hill Camp

After a great weekend away at Drum Hill Scout Camp for all three sections, Mia Jarvis (Cub) gives he...

Mia Jarvis (Cub) - on Sun 17 Mar 2019, 15:51