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You may download our 2025 District and County Events schedule from here

but, please note, events information will only be updated in the calendar below!

Norfolk Expedition
Fri 14th (6:00pm) to Sun 16th Mar (7:00pm)
Where: Roughton Mill, near Cromer, Norfolk

for Scouts working towards their Expedition Challenge award -
Leave Hertford at 6:00pm on Friday evening
Saturday - Expedition walk
Saturday evening - Cook your own meal using expedition stoves
Sunday - Clear up | Pack up | walk a planned route
Arrive back in Hertford around 7:00pm
Register on OSM
County Cub Bushcraft Event
Sat 15th Mar (8:30am - 4:45pm)
Where: Tolmers Activity Centre

Two half day sessions for Cubs and Leaders to have a go at some basic Bushcraft activities. Talk to your leader if you would like to go!

This is a chance for both Cubs and Leaders to learn new Bushcraft skills. Teams of 4, 5 or 6 Cubs, supported by two leaders or parents, will rotate round four bases. A practical half day of outdoor activities so prepare for the weather! All participants will receive a badge and a certificate. The price per young person includes everything needed for the bases and refreshments for leaders!
Swimming Gala - District Cubs
Sat 22nd Mar (5:15pm - 7:15pm)
Where: University of Hertfordshire Sports Village (de Havilland Campus) Swimming Pool, AL10 9EU

The event includes all activities needed to earn stage 1 Swimmer badge. This event has been designed so that even less confident swimmers can participate fairly with fun races and activities. The pool has 8 lanes and a large viewing area; the pool’s depth is being set to a suitable level so that less confident swimmers can build their confidence. All races will be 1 (25 metre) length. Included this year will be:
* Front stroke, (with and without float)
* Back stroke (with and without float),
* Relay (any stroke, can be float assisted if needed)
* Collect the floats game
* Team challenge
The emphasis is on fun and not Olympic standards! (and you can be entered for more than one event)
Scouts Triathlon 2025
Sun 23rd Mar (10:00am - 2:00pm)
Where: Lees Wood Scout and Guide Activity Centre, Fir Tree Hill, Chandlers Cross, WD3 4LY

The teams have to run 2 laps of Lees Wood nature trail – 2 km,
cycle 2 laps of Whippendel Wood – 5 km,
then do rifle shooting – 5 shots each
St George's Day Parade and Celebration
Sun 27th Apr (1:00pm - 3:30pm)
Where: Castle Grounds, Hertford

Hertford Scouts would like to invite you, Rainbows, Beavers, Cubs, Brownies, Guides, Scouts, Rangers, Explorers, Young Leaders, Leaders, Scout Active Support Members, Parents and Public to join us in celebrating St George’s Day, the patron Saint of Scouting.

This year’s celebration will be taking place with the usual parade through Hertford followed by a celebration event. Young People, Leaders, parents, friends and everybody interested are welcome to join us at the celebration event, being part of our local community to which Hertford Scouts and Guides belong.
Find your section leader on the path by the skate park on Hartham Common at 1:00pm ready to depart at 1:20pm.

Celebration from 2:00pm. Girlguiding will, once again, be providing a refreshments stall!
ITTH - Introduction to the Hills
Fri 2nd (12:00pm) to Mon 5th May (12:00pm)
Where: Foundry Adventure centre, Peak District

Taking place in the Peak District, this jam packed popular camping weekend full of fun and adventure includes caving, outdoor climbing, cycling and hill walking for Guides and Scouts aged 11-13 years.
Spaces will go fast, so don’t delay.
Due to this event being extremely popular priority is given to first time attendees.
Adults who would like to come and help can register their interest - see link on the flyer.
Cub Challenge Event
Sun 11th May (10:00am - 4:00pm)
Where: TBC

Details, including timing and cost to follow
Scouts and Guides Activity Camp
Fri 20th (9:00am) to Sun 22nd Jun (4:00pm)
Where: Paxton Lakes

An activity Weekend at Paxton Lakes for Scouts and Guides
More information from your Scout leader
Hertford District AGM
Fri 20th Jun (8:00pm - 10:00pm)
Where: 2nd Bengeo HQ, Watermill Lane
County AGM
Mon 23rd Jun

Moved to a Monday evening to encourage more to attend!
Night Hike
Sat 27th Sep (7:00am - 11:00pm)
Where: Guide County Office, Cottered, Buntingford SG9 9QP

Night Hike returns - Note the date now and get booked in with your section leaders at the beginning of September '25.
Johnstone Cup
Sun 2nd Nov (10:15am - 11:30am)
Where: 2nd Bengeo Scout HQ, Watermill Lane, Bengeo, SG14 3LB

Pack Craft Competition
Remembrance Sunday Parade
Sun 9th Nov (10:00am - 11:20am)
Where: Hertford Town Centre

10:00 Meet at St Andrew's Street Car Park
10:30 Parade forms up in the following order. 1st Hertford, 3rd Hertford, 2nd Bengeo, Explorers. ASU.
10:45 Parade arrives at War Memorial
10:53 Service Starts
11:20 Parade dismisses at bottom of Queens Road.

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