1st Thornbury Scouts comprises six sections, two each of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and provides fun and adventure for boys and girls aged between 6 and 14 yrs. There is an associated Explorer unit which caters for youngsters aged 14 – 18 yrs.
The Group meets at Sinclair Hall, Park Road, Thornbury and caters for around 160 boys and girls with an active waiting list.
We run six sections, two each of Beavers (age 6 – 8 yrs), Cubs (8 – 10.5 yrs) and Scouts (10.5 – 14 yrs)
Meetings are term-time only, and we charge a monthly subscription, payable by direct debit.
We are always on the lookout for adult volunteers to join us, principally as section leader team members, helping to run our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, but also as Trustees and admin support.
In certain circumstances, and depending on need, adults who are willing to volunteer with us may be able to bypass the waiting list for their children.
Please feel free to e-mail the following, who will either be able to communicate directly with you or get the correct person to contact you.
Membership and waiting list enquiries
Group Scout Leader – Rob Mills
Our two Beaver Colonies, Riverbirds and Woodlarks, meet on Thursdays and Fridays respectively.
Youngsters can join Beavers at age 6 and then can continue into Cubs at age 8.
There is a significant waiting list for Beavers. Children are eligible to go on the list after their fourth birthday.
Activities in the Beaver Colonies include:-
Our two Cub Packs, Mohawks and Cherokees, meet on Mondays and Tuesdays respectively.
Cubs can join at age 8 and move on into Scouts at age 10½.
Activities in the Cub Packs include:-
Most Cubs join directly from our Beaver colonies. There are occasional spaces for direct entry where a youngster has not attended Beavers, but this is always subject to availability.
Our two Scout troops, Hawks and Hunter Harriers, meet on Wednesdays and Thursdays respectively.
Scouts join at age 10½ and can move on to Explorers at age 14
Typical activities undertaken in the Scout Groups include:
Most Scouts join directly from our Cub packs, but spaces are generally available in one of our troops for direct entry where a youngster has not attended Cubs, but this is always subject to availability.
Sinclair Hall is our own premises and is named for our previous GSL who gave us over 25 years leadership.
The hall comprises a main building with kitchen and toilet facilities and a separate, smaller, annexe. An outside area gives us scope for games, pitching tents, campfires and outside cooking
Whilst we are lucky to have our own premises it is a double-edged sword! In order to maintain the site to the highest standard of health and safety we need to regularly invest both time and money.
The group is a registered charity so must adhere to statutory requirements relating to governance, safeguarding, finance etc. Consequently we have a responsibility to maintain our finances in a professional manner and balance subscription levels with fund raising efforts.
Our board of Trustees meets once every other month and is responsible for the administration of the site and the funding of the Group as a whole.
If you can help with administration skills, maintenance skills, materials and/or funds please get in touch.
