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92nd Nottingham Scout Group growing as new members join up

The Scouts (for boys and girls aged 10 to 14) at 92nd Nottingham Scout Group are getting bigger. In September 2023, they had five Scouts, and now they have 18.

With over 200 activities ranging from abseiling to cooking, hiking to music and navigation to zorbing, there is something for everyone.

 

Nargis, the lead volunteer for the Group said:

“The young people get involved in helping plan the programme. They decided to work towards their fundraiser badge and their water safety badge.

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They have also asked to work towards their street sports badge.”

The Scout Troop meets on a Friday evening at their Headquarters in Hungerhill Road. 

Nargis added: “In Scouts they will learn skills such as teamwork, leadership, responsibility, self-confidence, social skills and commitment. Other skills they will learn include cooking, time keeping, sewing and communication.”

When asked what they liked about Scouts, the young people said:

“I thoroughly enjoy the camps and the sleepovers. I have made lots of friends in Scouts and enjoy coming to the sessions every week.” 

In a recent survey, 94% of Scouts said they had developed skills useful to them in later life because of Scouts, and 88% said they had tried activities in Scouts that they hadn’t done before.

As the numbers continue to grow, the Group are looking for more people to become volunteers. One of the volunteers said, “The reason I volunteer is that it has helped me to gain confidence being with young people. In my job, I’m mainly dealing with adults, so it has enhanced my communication skills with all age groups.”  

In a recent survey, 85% of volunteers said they had flexibility around their volunteering commitment and the same proportion would recommend their charity as a great place to volunteer.

At a recent event, Chief Scout Bear Grylls said to Queen’s and King’s Scout award recipients, “Be proud of everything you’ve achieved, think back on the friendships you’ve made, look forward to the great adventures yet to come, inspire others in the same way those who inspired you, do your best and help other people.” 

The Scout Group also has sections for Squirrels (boys and girls aged 4 and 5), Beavers (boys and girls aged 6 to 8), and Cubs (boys and girls aged 8 to 10). 

For further information contact Nargis on 07838 373 836



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