Latest News
The latest happenings and announcements from 1st Snodland Scout Group appear here, with the most recent first.
Covid 19
10th August 2020
So, we have had to put up with all sorts of limitations for the last 5 months. The worse of it for us was the restriction on face to face scouting. This put paid to a lot of activities and events but it did mean that we were able to stay as safe as possible. Going forward, during the Summer break,...
A State of Flux
10th August 2020
A State of Flux. After five months the status quo is still up in the air so we are looking forward to, possibly, a better future soon. Some things have changed and the future is looking really good with the way we do things and the way forward. Some of it will be welcome, some will be sad and some...
Changes in age range for members
10th August 2020
Changes in age range for members. The Scout Association has finished it's trials working with 4 to 6 year olds and will be making an announcement soon about the way forward with this age range. It could mean another section within the Scout Group in the future, once we find out what is required....
Frames in place - at last
24th April 2017
Unfortunately, we had a few problems with the contractor who came along to put in the original concrete bases for the steel uprights. Not only was the main contractor not aware of the work that this guy was doing, they also failed to make sure that Building Control, from the Council, were...
Give us a few hours?
17th January 2015
We're looking for adult volunteers from the Group's parents to give us a few hours of your time, just once or twice a year. We need additional help on the paper collection which raises vital funds to keep the Group running. All you do is donate your time on either the 2nd or 4th Saturday of the...
New Year, Fresh Look!
3rd January 2014
Well 2014 has arrived, and so has our website with a huge makeover. We're developing the website with all the latest info and soon you'll have access to our members area, where we aim to make resources, letters and other things available to you. If you have any suggestions for features on the...
St George's Day
21st April 2013
St George's Day Event to be held at Holmesdale Technology College on Sunday 21st April 2013 from 1pm till 4pm. It is expected that all members of the Group should attend, especially as we are hosting this year. This is an important day to renew the Promise followed by lots of fun activities. ...
The Grayhurst SAS Unit Launch Night
16th February 2013
This Saturday evening the SAS unit will be launched. If you are interested in joining or would just like to find out more come along. Start time will be on our Facebook site soon. ...
SAS gets a name!
11th December 2012
The Scout Active Support Unit at Snodland has finally got a name! As a mark of respect and with fond memories and and inspiration, we are going to name the Unit after Karen and Charlie Greyhurst. The Unit will be known as 'The Greyhurst Unit'. The official opening of the unit will be marked with a...
Christmas Bazaar 01 December 2012
22nd September 2012
Snodland Christmas Bazaar will be held on 01 December 2012. The Bazaar will be on the car park road off the High STreet, where the market normally is. This year will be special as we are going to run an Arts and Crafts for Christmas market where you can make your own gifts and decortations or...
