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 |
Little Paxton Summer Challenge Camp
Fri 20th (9:00am) to Sun 22nd Jun (4:00pm)
Where: Little Paxton (Sailing Club), High Street, St. Neots, PE19 6EY
We are excited to have the opportunity to offer all our Scouts across Hertford District a weekend camp in Bedfordshire on a site with access to lots of different activities. Including on the water ; Paddle Boarding, Canoeing, Rafting and on the land Climbing & Orienteering as well as camp fire in the evening.
This is a great opportunity for our Scouts to make progress across a number of badges including; Challenge Adventure and Team Work, Activity Climber, Staged Paddle Sports, Time on the water and Nights Away. They will also achieve the UK Paddle Start Award which is an external qualification The programme for the weekend includes;
Friday evening
Arrive on site, receive a briefing from the site activity leaders, followed by mini games / challenges, the tents are already up for you!
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Saturday
This is a full on action day with a round robin of 4 instructor lead sessions
Paddle Boarding / Canoeing / Climbing wall / Orienteering, two in the morning and two in the afternoon. After |
Hertford District AGM
Fri 20th Jun (8:00pm - 10:00pm)
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. |
Christmas Bash
Fri 12th Dec (12:00pm - 10:30pm)
Where: Hertford Hockey Club, Mangrove Road,
A festive social event for adult volunteers across our District and their partners with a light meal and a licensed bar. Invitations will be sent by early November. |
Team Hertford Away Day
Sat 31st Jan 2026 (9:00am - 5:00pm)
Where: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London E4 7QW
Our 3rd annual Away Day. There has been a concensus that having time in Sections across Groups would be useful - but we can only do this if all Sections are well represented. Registration will open in the Autumn! |