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SUMMARY:Scout Jamboree On The Air
DESCRIPTION:Scouts\, are you interested in making radio contact with Scouts from around the UK\, and the world for that matter?  Maybe you would like to build you own LED safety light (ideal for night hikes)?  If the answer is yes\, then this event is for you. \nThere will be two activities and you can sign up for either or both: \n10:00 to 12:30pm                Build an LED safety light.  A simple electronics project\, all parts supplied and you take the LED safety light home (£15 per Scout). \n1:00 to 3:30pm                    Communicating with Scouts on the radio with the option to work towards the Scout Communicator Activity Badge.  (£3 per Scout). \nThe building an LED safety light session will cost £15.00 per Scout\, this covers the cost of all components and a battery\, and you will be able to take the completed project home.  This must be booked and payment received by Monday 6th October latest\, as components need to be ordered. \nThe radio communications session in the afternoon costs £3.  There will be an opportunity to talk to Scouts from around the UK and Europe using Amateur Radio.  You will also be able to work towards the Scout Communicator Activity Badge if you wish. \nDrinks and biscuits will be provided during the day and please wear your Scout uniform.   If you are attending both sessions\, then please bring a packed lunch. \nTo book a place\, please complete the online form  and give your payment to your Scout Leader or drop in to the District Scout shop at Poplars on Monday evenings between 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Please place in an envelope with your name and JOTA 2025 clearly written. \nThe full letter with all the information can be downloaded below. \nJOTA 2025 Initial Letter
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/scout-jamboree-on-the-air/
LOCATION:Stevenage District Scout HQ\, Magpie Crescent\, Stevenage\, Hertfordshire\, SG2 9QQ
CATEGORIES:Explorers,Scouts
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:The annual Remembrance Day parade and service will be held on Sunday 19th November.  All members of Stevenage Scouting are invited.  Please meet at 9.45 am in the Primett Road car park behind what was Waitrose in the High Street. Please wear smart uniform and a warm coat\, suitable for the weather. The parade will move down the High Street to the bowling green for a short service at the War Memorial\, before parading back to the car park in Primett Road.  Parents and family are welcome to attend the service or line the high street to watch the parade. Pick up will be from the same car park between 11.30 – 11.45 am.
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/remembrance-day-2025/
LOCATION:Primett Road North Car Park\, Primett Road North\, Stevenage\, SG1 3EH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Adult volunteers,Beavers,Cubs,Explorers,Network,Scouts,Squirrels
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T233000
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SUMMARY:District Scout & Explorer Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:The annual District Night Hike and First Aid Competition takes place during the late Autumn. Teams of between 4 and 7 Scouts or Explorers\, take up the challenge of navigating their way through approximately 8 miles of Hertfordshire countryside by foot. \nWalking is broken up by a series of `incident bases’\, ranging from dealing with a first aid scenario to solving a mystery! to mention just two. \nFor those who like the competitive element\, there are trophies for the fastest walking time\, the highest score on the incident bases and an overall Night Hike trophy. A trophy will also be awarded to the team gaining the highest score on the First Aid Base \nPlease note\, this is a team event\, so please discuss with your Scout/Explorer Leader to arrange a team. \nMore information can be downloaded below. \nNight Hike 2025 – Parents Letter \nNight Hike 2025 – Scout Information Form \nNight Hike 2025 Final Team Info \nScout leaders should use this Team Entry Form to enter teams.
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/district-scout-explorer-night-hike/
LOCATION:Stevenage District Scout HQ\, Magpie Crescent\, Stevenage\, Hertfordshire\, SG2 9QQ
CATEGORIES:Explorers,Scouts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251213T154500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T173000
DTSTAMP:20260407T091459Z
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SUMMARY:Christingle 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Christingle service will be held on Saturday 13th December at St Andrew & St George’s Church.  The service starts at 4 pm\, Squirrels\, Beavers and Cubs are all invited and should arrive for please arrive for 3:45pm.\n\nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/XKAYA9PMFRLh8UFF6\n\nPlease wear uniform\, group scarf\, dark/school trousers and dark/school shoes.\n\nSiblings and Parents are invited to stay.\n\nThe service raises money for The Children’s Society.\n\nBeavers and Cubs may wish to make and decorate their own collection boxes to collect some coins to bring to the service.  Boxes such as Oxo cube boxes and Smarties tubes are a suitable size.
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/christingle-2025/
LOCATION:St Andrew & St George’s Church\, St Georges Way\, Stevenage\, SG1 1XX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Beavers,Cubs,Squirrels
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260201T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260201T133000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165606Z
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SUMMARY:District Scout Cooking Competition
DESCRIPTION:Teams of up to 4 Scouts prepare a three-course meal for themselves along with a small taster portion for judging.  The theme for this year is “School Dinners”.  Bring back the classics – reinvented\, reimagined\, or hilariously nostalgic ! \nThe winning team  will have the opportunity to represent our District at the County Cooking Competition being held at Tolmers on the 8th February. \nIf you would like to take part\, discuss with your Scout Leader.  More information can be downloaded below. \nDistrict Cooking Competition 2026 – Initial Information \nDistrict Cooking Competition 2026 – Rules & Kit \nDistrict Cooking Competition 2026 – Entry Form
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/district-scout-cooking-competition/
LOCATION:Stevenage District Scout HQ\, Magpie Crescent\, Stevenage\, Hertfordshire\, SG2 9QQ
CATEGORIES:Scouts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T163000
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SUMMARY:Scout About Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Six hours of non-competitive\, fun activities\, including; archery\, building and lighting a fire or survival stove to make a cup of hot chocolate\, geocaching and building a wind guard for a camping stove from wood and screws (one per team\, ideal for the Colonel Woods Patrol Camp in May!). Patrols/teams of between 4 and 7 Scouts can enter\, with each Patrol taking away a camping stove wind-break for camps. \nIf you would like to join us for the day\, please complete the online health form and give your £15 to your Scout Leader by no later than the 2nd March 2026.  Cheques are to be made payable to `Stevenage District Scout Council’.  \nMore information can be downloaded below. \nScout About Challenge 2026 Initial Letter \nScout About Challenge 2026 Entry Form \n 
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/scout-about-challenge/
LOCATION:The Canyon\, Fairlands Showground Car Park\, Broadhall Way\, Stevenage\, SG2 9BN
CATEGORIES:Scouts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260426T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234233Z
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SUMMARY:St George's Activity Day
DESCRIPTION:For our St George’s Day celebration this year\, we will be running an activity day for Squirrels\, Beavers\, Cubs\, Scouts and Explorers. There is no charge for this event\, which is open to all members of the District. \nLots of activities will be on offer\, such as rifle shooting\, archery\, climbing\, fire lighting\, craft\, games and lots more besides.  Some of the activities will be age limited\, and some activities will have a limited number of places depending on the availability of instructors to maintain safe and manageable group sizes. \nAt the end of the activity day\, we will renew our promise before parading to the Fairlands Showground car park for 3pm \nParticipants will need a packed lunch and a drinks bottle.  There will be drinks to fill up their drinks bottle with. \nThe closing date is the 17th April 2026\, but please sign up before this date if possible.  Sorry\, sign up has now ended and the event is full. \nIf you would like to participate\, please complete the online form.   \nSt Georges Day Activity Day 2026 Initial Letter \nSt George’s Activity Day 2026 Final Arrangements
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/st-georges-activity-day/
LOCATION:The Canyon\, Fairlands Showground Car Park\, Broadhall Way\, Stevenage\, SG2 9BN
CATEGORIES:Adult volunteers,Beavers,Cubs,Explorers,Network,Scouts,Squirrels
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260515T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T165324Z
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SUMMARY:Colonel Woods District Scout Patrol Camp
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to camp with some of your friends from Scouts\, cook your own food\, light fires and generally have fun?  If so then this is the camp for you! \nThere will be many exciting activities including; playing a wide game with Scouts from all over the District\, a camp-fire\, cooking your own meals\, lighting fires and cooking over the fire as well as some Patrol challenges. \nCome and join us and gain some new skills while having loads of fun! \nTo enter\, please download the initial information letter below and complete the online Scout Health form. \nThe team planning information including programme\, menu\, camping kit list and other important information can also be downloaded below. \nColonel Woods 2026 Initial Letter \nColonel Woods 2026 Team Entry Form \nColonel Woods 2026 Final Arrangements
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/colonel-woods-district-scout-patrol-camp/
LOCATION:Datchworth Scout HQ\, Datchworth Camping Field\, Rectory Lane\, Datchworth\, SG3 6TL
CATEGORIES:Scouts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260704T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182429Z
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SUMMARY:District Scout Adventure Day
DESCRIPTION:All Scouts are invited to a day of adventurous activities at our District Activity Centre\, The Canyon.  Activities will include Gladiator Climb\, Crate Stacking\, Air Pistol Shooting and Archery.  Four one-hour activity sessions will be on offer with a half hour lunch break to eat your packed-lunch. \nThe Gladiator Climb is a new activity for this year. \nThe day runs from 9:30am through to 3:00pm with a break for lunch (bring your own packed lunch) and costs £13.  \nCome and join us for a day of fun and adventure! \nDownload the Adventure Day Information letter for full details. \nTo sign-up complete the online form and pass your payment to your Scout Leader.
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/district-scout-adventure-day-2/
LOCATION:The Canyon\, Fairlands Showground Car Park\, Broadhall Way\, Stevenage\, SG2 9BN
CATEGORIES:Scouts
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260920T150000
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SUMMARY:District Camp
DESCRIPTION:Stevenage District Scouts are organising a weekend camp at the Well End Activity Centre\, open to all members of the district.  Squirrels are welcome to attend during the day on the Saturday; Beavers can visit for the day or camp over for one night; Cubs\, Scouts and Explorers can camp for the full weekend. \nActivities on offer will include archery\, shooting\, crazy golf\, traverse wall\, local hike\, big bubbles\, nature trail\, craft activities crate stacking\, rope making\, fire lighting and cooking.  Other activities may be added as the event is planned in more detail and we have an idea of numbers attending. \nCamping will be in sub-camps with other members of your own Scout group\, and the Explorers will have their own sub-camp\, but catering will be provided centrally for all. \nThe cost for the weekend will be: \n\nSquirrels visiting on the Saturday\, bring a packed lunch and take part in a variety of activities (£10)\nBeavers day visit including lunch and dinner and take part in a variety of activities (£20)\nBeavers camping for one-night (£35)\nCubs and Scouts camping both nights (£60)\nExplorers camping both nights and taking part in activities as well as helping run activities (£25)\nParent helpers camping (£25) to cover food costs only.\n\nIf any parents or carers would be willing to help with this event you would be most welcome and your help would be much appreciated\, please complete the adult health form and pay the contribution towards food\, using the Web App and we will contact you with more information and to arrange a DBS (if you don’t already hold a Scouting DBS).  We are looking for help with supervision of the participants\, refreshments and help with some of the activities. \nWe are still taking bookings\, to participate\, please complete the health form and make payment using this Web App.  We will update the Web App with more information on the camp as it is released\, as well as emailing to all signed-up participants. \nDistrict Camp 2026 – Initial Information
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/district-camp/
LOCATION:Well End Scout Campsite & Activity Centre\, Well End Road\, Borehamwood\, Hertfordshire\, WD6 5PR
CATEGORIES:Adult volunteers,Beavers,Cubs,Explorers,Network,Scouts,Squirrels
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261017T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260407T093431Z
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SUMMARY:Scout Jamboree On The Air
DESCRIPTION:Scouts\, are you interested in making radio contact with Scouts from around the UK\, and the world for that matter?  Maybe you would like to build you own LED safety light (ideal for night hikes)?  If the answer is yes\, then this event is for you. \nThere will be two activities and you can sign up for either or both: \n10:00 to 12:30pm                Build a crystal radio (TBC).  A simple electronics project to build and take home. \n1:00 to 3:30pm                    Communicating with Scouts on the radio with the option to work towards the Scout Communicator Activity Badge. \nThe building a crystal radio session will include all components and you will be able to take the completed project home.  This must be booked in advance\, as components need to be ordered. \nThe radio communications session in the afternoon costs £3.  There will be an opportunity to talk to Scouts from around the UK and Europe using Amateur Radio.  You will also be able to work towards the Scout Communicator Activity Badge if you wish. \nDrinks and biscuits will be provided during the day and please wear your Scout uniform.   If you are attending both sessions\, then please bring a packed lunch. \nMore information on how to sign-up will be available at the beginning of September.
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/scout-jamboree-on-the-air-2/
LOCATION:Stevenage District Scout HQ\, Magpie Crescent\, Stevenage\, Hertfordshire\, SG2 9QQ
CATEGORIES:Explorers,Scouts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Stevenage District Scouts":MAILTO:events@stevenagescouting.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261121T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261121T233000
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SUMMARY:District Scout and Explorer Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:The annual District Night Hike and First Aid Competition takes place during the late Autumn. Teams of between 4 and 7 Scouts or Explorers\, take up the challenge of navigating their way through approximately 8 miles of Hertfordshire countryside by foot. \nWalking is broken up by a series of `incident bases’\, ranging from dealing with a first aid scenario to solving a mystery! to mention just two. \nFor those who like the competitive element\, there are trophies for the fastest walking time\, the highest score on the incident bases and an overall Night Hike trophy. A trophy will also be awarded to the team gaining the highest score on the First Aid Base \nPlease note\, this is a team event\, so please discuss with your Scout/Explorer Leader to arrange a team. \nMore information and details on how to sign-up and enter a team will be available in early October.
URL:https://stevenagescouting.org.uk/event/district-scout-and-explorer-night-hike/
LOCATION:Datchworth Scout HQ\, Datchworth Camping Field\, Rectory Lane\, Datchworth\, SG3 6TL
CATEGORIES:Explorers,Scouts
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