Week by week, St John’s Scout Group volunteers empower our 120 Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in Tunbridge Wells to learn new skills, make new friends and stand on their own two feet. They’re our everyday heroes. They shape young people’s lives for the better, and find out a whole lot about themselves in the process, too. … Continue reading 12th St John’s Scout Group
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On Saturday 28th September 2019 12th St John's Scout Group joined the rest of Tunbridge Wells Scout District on a trip to Legoland. It was an amazing day and we had so much fun. The District was set a #GSLChallenge - all those at legoland. Get your scarf on a Lego figure or member of … Continue reading Legoland 2019
Our new group scarf badge was designed by Oliver Turner and launched in July 2019. But what makes up the new badge? The People- The light blue represents the Beavers The dark green represents the Cubs The green represents the Scouts The beige represents the Leaders The Fleur-de-lis- Baden-Powell included a design for the Scout's … Continue reading New Group Badge
Here it is- 12th St John's Scout Group review video for 2018-2019. Loads on there to see, been a great year! https://youtu.be/1ZazOHbrN54
It is my great pleasure to present the new 12th St Johns Scout Group Online Shop. This clothing was the idea of the Group’s Exec team, who came up with the ideas and then some very talented parents turned them into designs. As a result, these are custom made designs by the Group and just … Continue reading 12th St Johns Scout Group Online Shop
Did you know that over 65 million cartridges are sold in the UK every year and only 15% are recycled. So 12th St John's Scout Group have teamed up with http://www.therecyclingfactory.com. From now, start saving your used printer ink cartridges and give them to your leaders. We shall then send them off to be recycled … Continue reading Ink Cartridges- Fundraising
Over the last couple of months, it has become apparent that when using the "Pay Now" option on your OSM dashboard to pay for Subs and Camps, it has taken you to set up a Direct Debit. Jamie (Scout Leader) has done some digging in to this, and asked some questions, the reason is as … Continue reading OSM Payment
A massive congratulations to our own Jamie Warwick of Scouts who received his Wood Badge as the recent Beaver/Cub camp. This has been awarded following a lot of hard work and dedication, this is very well deserved. But what is a wood badge? The Wood Badge is a Scouting programme and award for adults in … Continue reading Well Done Jamie
From Friday 12th January 2018- Sunday 14th January 2018, St John's Scouts and leaders joined Tunbridge Wells District and headed to Gilwell for the Annual Winter camp. We where on site with around 2,800 young people and 800 adults. It was an amazing weekend full of activities including 4x4 off roads, climbing, disco's, mini tank … Continue reading Wintercamp 2018
Background This Christmas LEGO is inviting families to join them in their national #BuildToGive campaign, where you can channel your creativity and let your imagination run wild in order to build your very own LEGO Christmas decoration! From beautiful baubles to quirky windowsill decorations, for every dazzling design built or shared, LEGO will gift a … Continue reading Group Scout Leader Challenge- Christmas 2017