Our sessions run weekly on term-time evenings and take place at our meeting places in the St John’s area of Tunbridge Wells, out and about in our local community or at our brilliant local Scout Campsite, Adamswell.
Ralph Fund
12th St John’s Scout Group is committed to providing opportunities for all young people to engage with Scouting. The Ralph Fund is a hardship fund established in the name of the original Scout Leader of the Group. It was set up to provide support for our members. The purpose of the Ralph Fund is to make Scouting available to all by providing fair access to funding to support members who are unable to participate due to financial hardship.
If you would like more information, follow the link below, or speak to us in complete confidence. We are here to help.
Our Programme
From geo-caching to archery and from campfire cooking to micro lighting, our young people get the opportunity to try an incredible range of activities and to learn a whole host of new skills.
As well as taking part in Scout adventure days, camps and international jamborees, our group plays an active role in making a positive contribution to our Tunbridge Wells Scout District and our local community, getting involved in local initiatives and celebrations including Remembrance Sunday, charity sleep outs, fundraisers and community events.
Our Sections
Age 6-8 years
COLONY ONE
MONDAYS 17:00 – 18:15 St Luke’s Church
Beaver Section Leader: Jon Yeomans
COLONY TWO
THURSDAYS 16:30 – 17:45 St John’s Church
Beaver Section Leader: Rob Taylor
Age 8-10.5 years
PACK ONE
THURSDAYS 17:30 – 18:45 St John’s Church
Cub Section Leader: Ginny Wishart
PACK TWO
THURSDAYS 18:00 – 19:15 St John’s Church
Cub Section Leader: Jonathan Pollatos
Age 10.5-14 years
THURSDAYS 19:30-21:00 St John’s Church
Scout Troop Leader: Barry Fermor
Age 14-18 years
THURSDAYS 19:30 – 21:00
Explorer Unit Leaders: Ian Harvey & Angus Mack
We welcome the support of Young Leaders and participants of the Duke of Edinburgh Award interested in volunteering to support our leadership teams.
Our Team
Our group is run by Lead Volunteer Kate Sharpe, supported by an enthusiastic and committed team of 30 adults made up of Team Leaders delivering the programme and Charity Trustees keeping things running behind the scenes. All are volunteers.
Our Values
Our young people participate in a varied programme aligned with the purpose and values of The Scouts : to actively engage with and support young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society.
Integrity – We act with integrity; we are honest, trustworthy and loyal
Respect – We have self-respect and respect for others
Care – We support others and take care of the world in which we live
Belief – We explore our faiths, beliefs and attitudes
Co-operation – We make a positive difference; we co-operate with others and make friends
12th St John's Scout Group, Royal Tunbridge Wells 