Fire and Ice 2025 Fri 17th (5:30pm) to Sun 19th Jan (3:00pm) Where: Tolmers Activity Centre
Get yourself ready and join us for a weekend filled with action packed fun for Scouts. Finish the evening after an amazing firework display sitting by the fire before climbing into your tent to wake up to the cold icy weather. Don't hibernate, get up and go outdoors. Information and Booking from the link below. |
Team Hertfordshire Day Sun 19th Jan (9:00am - 4:30pm)
By invitation - and not to be confused with our very own Team Hertford Away Day on 1st February! |
Ready Steady Cook Sat 25th Jan (12:30pm - 5:00pm) Where: 1st Hertford HQ, Marshgate Drive, SG13 7JY
Scouts and Guides! - It’s time to show off your cooking skills!
The winning Scout team will take part in the County competition on 9th February. |
1st Hertford Quiz Night Sat 8th Feb (7:30pm - 10:00pm) Where: 1st Hertford HQ, Marshgate Drive, Hertford SG13 7JY
Fundraising to build our new HQ continues - bring a team or come along and join another Family quiz night with supper To register, contact Roy 01992 553245 | wilkersonrl@btopenworld.com Licenced bar Raffle prizes gratefully received Adults £10 and Children £7 (payable at the event) |
County Cooking Competition Sun 9th Feb (10:00am - 3:00pm) Where: Tolmers Activity Centre, Tolmers Road, Cuffley, EN6 4JS
Winners of Ready Steady Cook will be entered into the County competition! (Information from the link below) A three course meal is to be prepared for a team of 4 people (and a small taster portion for judging) with a maximum budget of £25, (points will be deducted for exceeding the budget). Teams should consist of 4 Scouts or Explorers and you will have 2 hours for cooking. 2025's THEME 'Winter to Spring Fusion' - a blend of cosy winter recipes with fresh, early spring ingredients. |
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) |
1st Hertford Quiz Night Sat 22nd Mar (7:30pm - 10:00pm) Where: 1st Hertford HQ, Marshgate Drive, SG13 7JY
Fundraising to build our new HQ continues - bring a team or come along and join another Family quiz night with supper To register, contact Roy 01992 553245 | wilkersonrl@btopenworld.com Licenced bar Raffle prizes gratefully received Adults £10 and Children £7 (payable at the 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 (12:00pm - 12:00pm) Where: 2nd Bengeo HQ, Watermill Lane
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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
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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. |