Interest among boys and girls to join scouting remains high. In fact we have a waiting list of children waiting to join and we don't like that at all.
We need to recruit new leaders and adult helpers urgently. Helping is fun, you become part of a great team and it need not take up as much of your time as you think.
We provide training, help, encouragement and a great environment for all.
If you are interested contact one of our leaders or get in contact with our Group Scout Leader by email gsl@staplehurstscouts.org.uk
There are other ways to help.
The Scout Group is a registered charity and the administration of the group is undertaken through a Scout group Trustee Board. This includes non uniformed helpers such as a Treasurer, A Secretary and a Chair. Our Current Chair, Bill Best, is stepping down this tear after 15 years in the role. If you think you can help as our new Chair please contact Bill on chair@staplehurstscouts.org.uk
You can read more about the role here https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/running-things-locally/trustee-boards/trustee-roles-and-responsibilities/a-guide-for-the-group-chair/about-the-role
We need a new Quartermaster. We need someone handy with tools and who can look after our equipment, like tents, and cooking stoves. Also to help with odd jobs in the Scout Centre to keep the building running.
Our new Squirrel section is now one year old and goes from strength to strength thanks to our fabulous team who have made it a great success.
We now have 15 squirrels and we are still growing. The adult to child ration is low for this age group so we would really like to find more adult helpers to come along and help grow the section even more.
The Scout Group is a charity and we are dependent entirely on subs and fundraising to cover our costs. We have kept subs at the same level for the last six years and will do the same for the next 12 months as well as we know that everyone's budget is being squeezed from all directions.
The best way to pay subs is by a BACs transfer at the start of each term. Talk to your section leader for details and about siblings discounts.
If you prefer you can pay-as-you-go and use your debit or credit card to pay at each meeting or perhaps once per month for the meetings attended.
We are always keen to improve the experience of attending Scouting for all our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
Our most recent project was to upgrade our kitchen facilities and to add a new hot water system to replace our aging emersion tank.
We were successful in funding this through our fund raising activities, grants and donations and to use any subs money
Keeping our grounds neat and tidy and safe for our children to use is a challenge for us. If you have some time to help with the gardening and general upkeep of the grounds please do get in touch.