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Welcome to 2nd Paulton Scout Group

2nd Paulton Scout Group has been a part of Paulton since 1966 when it met in a barn in the middle of the village.  Since 1973/4 we have been at the current site on what would have been the old tennis courts.  Initially in a prefabricated concrete hall before we raised enough money through fundraising and grants to build the new hall which was completed in 2010 which we part own with the Guides and Brownies.

The Scout Group consists of 3 sections - ​Information about each section can be found on the pages below

1) BEAVERS (ages 6-8)

2) CUBS (Ages 8-10.5)

3) SCOUTS (ages 10.5 - 14)

After 14, the next section is EXPLORERS (ages 14-18) the 3 local units being in Radstock, Misdomer Norton & Clutton.

If you have a child that is interested in joining the Group, or are an adult who is interested in becoming a uniformed leader, please use the contact us box at the bottom of this website.

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NEWS & LATEST INFORMATION

Good News - Covid -19

- By  2022, The Scout Association confirmed that all Scout Groups in England could re-open.

- We are now fully open and meeting indoors and outdors with little or no limitations on activities.  Camps/activities as well as non-local and major events are now taking place.

- The latest guidelines from the Scout Association can be found here: - Getting everyone back together safely

2023 Plans

- It is hoped that we are now in a strong postion to move forwards.  We aim to recruit more adult members to ensure the Group can continue to offer qualty activities to children in the area. 

See our new Facebook page (public) where we are advertising for adult volunteers.


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BEAVERS (AGE 6-8)

Meeting on Wednesday nights: 6:00 to 7:15pm

Introduction to Beavers

Since Beaver Scouts became a part of The Scout Association in 1986, it has been one of the quickest growing Sections.  It currently has somewhere in the region of 100,000 members in 7,000 Colonies!  The Beaver Scout Colony will tend to meet weekly for about an hour, but they will also have the chance to go on a residential experience every year and there might also be day trips away.


Who is Beaver Scouting for?

Beaver Scouting is open to young people aged between six and eight years old who want to join and can make the Beaver Scout Promise.


The Beaver Scout Promise & Motto

Scouting differs from many organisations in that it requires its Members to make a Promise. The wording for Beaver Scouts is simpler than that of the Scout Promise, it is:


I Promise to do my best to be kind and helpful and to love God.


Be Prepared.


The Beaver Scout Uniform

Beaver Scouts wear a turquoise sweatshirt. They also wear a scarf (sometimes called a “necker”), which varies in colour from Scout Group to Scout Group. They also have a woggle, to keep their scarf up.  Traditionally all Beaver Scouts wear a maroon coloured woggle, but they may also wear a woggle of the colour of the Lodge they are in (see below on how Beaver Scouts are organised).


How Beaver Scouts are organised

Beaver Scouts meet together as a Colony and work within a variety of small groups called “Lodges”.  A team of adults will run the Beaver Scout Colony. Some will be uniformed Leaders,  Others may be informal Assistants or helpers. Explorer Scouts who are Young Leaders might also assist the leadership team in the running of the Colony.


Investiture

Making the Promise is the most important act in Scouting and is common to every Section.  Scouting has a special ceremony for making the Promise called Investiture or being invested.  When a young person makes their Promise they receive their Group Scarf, The Membership Award and are welcomed as a new Member into the Scout family.


What do Beaver Scouts do?

Beavers take part in a wide range of activities. These include making things, playing games, going out on visits, investigating nature, listening to stories, learning how to be safe and most importantly, making new friends.  They do this through taking part in a programme of activities provided by the leadership team.


Beaver Scout Programme

The philosophy underpinning the programme is that every Beaver Scout should participate in a Balanced Programme over a period of time. This ensures that all young people experience a quality programme covering a wide range of subjects, so that they develop in all of the Personal Development Areas.  To help, the Balanced Programme is divided into a number of Programme Zones and Methods.


Badges and Awards

Even though the emphasis is on a Programme that is balanced with a variety of activities, there are still badges and awards for Beaver Scouts to aim for during their time with the Colony. Badges and awards are given in recognition of the effort made by each young person at their own level.


The Membership Award

This Award helps the young person understand the commitment they are making when they make the Promise and become a Member of the Movement. It covers the history, traditions and practices of Scouting.


Challenge Badges

The Challenges complement the Balanced Programme. These have been developed to extend Beaver Scouts' skills and experience in a particular area. There are six Challenges in the Beaver Scout Section:


Activity Badges

Activity Badges are optional, but they provide an opportunity to reward a young person who has taken part in an activity over a period of time. They should raise interest and extend a young person's skills throughout their time in Scouting.


There are  12 Beaver Scout Activity Badges:  In addition to the Beaver Scout Activity Badges, there are six Activity Badges staged across all the Sections, which gives a young person the opportunity to develop an area of interest throughout their time in Scouting from 6 - 18.


Partnership Awards

Partnership Awards are designed to encourage Sections to work together, and for Scouts to work with other young people in their community. There are three Partnership Awards:


Chief Scout’s Bronze Award

This badge is the highest award available in the Beaver Scout Section. It is gained by completing most of the Challenge Awards and a selection of Activity Badges

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CUBS (Ages 8-10.5)

Meet Tuesday 6pm-7:30pm

Cub Scouting began in 1916, and has gone from strength to strength ever since. Currently there are somewhere in the region of 140,000 Cubs in nearly 8,000 Packs! Many Cub Scouts will have been Beaver Scouts, but some will join Scouting for the first time as Cubs looking for fun, adventure and friendship.


Who is Cub Scouting for?  - Cub Scouts is open to young people aged between eight and ten and a half years old who want to join and can make the Cub Scout Promise.


The Cub Scout Uniform- Cub Scouts wear a green sweatshirt. They will also wear a scarf (sometimes called a “necker”), the colour of which varies from Scout Group to Scout Group. They will also have a woggle, to keep their scarf up. The woggle will normally be of the colour of the six they are in (see below on how Cub Scouts are organised). There are many other items of optional uniform.


How are Cub Scouts organised? -  Cub Scouts meet together as a Pack and work within a variety of small groups called “Sixes”. A team of adults will run the Cub Scout Pack, usually led by an Akela. Some will be Uniformed Leaders, others may be informal Assistants or helpers. Explorer Scouts who are Young Leaders might also assist the Leadership team in the Pack.Making the Promise is the most important act in Scouting and is common to every Section. Scouting has a special ceremony for making the Promise called Investiture or being invested. When a young person makes their Promise they receive their Group Scarf and the Membership Award or their Moving-On Award and are welcomed as a new Member into the Scout Family.


What do Cubs do? - Cubs take part in a wide range of activities that are designed to be interesting and to challenge them. At the same time they have fun, adventure and make friends along the way. They do this through taking part in a programme of activities provided by the Leadership team such as: camping, playing games, trying new things and exploring the outdoors.


Cub Scout Programme - Every Cub Scout participates in a Balanced Programme over a period of time. This ensures that all young people experience a quality programme covering a wide range of subjects. To help, the Balanced Programme is divided into a number of Programme Zones and Methods to ensure Cubs develop in all the Personal Development Areas.


Even though the emphasis is on a Balanced Programme of activities, there are still badges and awards for Cub Scouts to aim for during their time with the Pack. Badges and awards are given in recognition of the effort made by each young person at their own level.


The Membership Award - This award helps the young person understand the commitment they are making when they make the promise and become a Member of the Movement, if they have not been a Beaver Scout. It covers the history, traditions and practices of Scouting.


Joining In Awards - The Joining In Awards recognise a commitment to Scouting. They celebrate Cub Scouts participating in a Balanced Programme over a period of time. They are awarded on the anniversary of the young person joining Scouting.


Challenges - The Challenges complement the Balanced Programme. These have been developed to extend Cub Scouts' skills and experience in a particular area. 


Activity Badges - 

Activity Badges are optional, but they provide an opportunity to reward a young person who has taken part in an activity over a period of time. They should raise interest and extend a young person's skills throughout their time in Scouting. There are 33 Cub Scout Activity Badges, ranging from Book Reader to Navigator to Water Activities


Staged Activity Badges - In addition to the Cub Scout Activity Badges, there are six Activity Badges staged across all of the Sections, which gives a young person the opportunity to develop an area of interest throughout their time in Scouting from 6 –18. These are:


Chief Scout’s Silver Award - This badge is the highest award available in the Cub Scout Section. It is gained by completing the seven challenge awards and six activity or staged badges of your choice:


Pack Holidays and CampingAsk any current or former Cub about what they remember most (and enjoyed most!) about being in Cubs and they will probably say Pack holidays or going camping. Camps give the Pack the opportunity to go away together. Camps and Pack holidays are an opportunity for Cubs to take part in activities that they would not otherwise be able to do at regular Pack meetings. The experience of being away with the Pack is a very special experience for Cubs.

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SCOUTS (For ages 10.5 - 14)

Meeting on Friday nights:  7:30 to 9:00

The Scout Section has existed since Scouting began in 1907. Though the Section has gone through many changes its values and fundamental principles have remained unchanged. Today there are over 100,000 Scouts in 6,600 Troops across the UK.


What do Scouts do?

Scouts normally meet once a week for an hour or two. It is an opportunity for them to catch up with friends, learn new skills and explore issues relevant to their age group. They will also have their chance to say what they want to do!


How are Scouts organised?

Scouts meet together as a Troop and work within a variety of small groups called Patrols. A Scout called a Patrol Leader leads the Patrol. The Patrol Leaders work with the Leadership Team in setting the programme and in decisions affecting the Troop. The Patrol system is one of the important ways that young people can take responsibility for themselves and others. A volunteer leadership team made up of uniformed Leaders and other informal Assistants and helpers will guide the Troop. Explorer Scouts who are Young Leaders might also assist the leadership team in the Troop.


Scout Programme

Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme. On top of the adventure of outdoor activities that forms a large part of the Scout Section, a Balanced Programme will help them find out about the world in which they live, encourage them to know their own abilities and the importance of keeping fit and help to develop their creative talents. It also provides opportunities to explore their own values and personal attitudes and develop in all the Personal Development Areas.


Challenge Badges

The Challenges complement the Balanced Programme. These have been developed to extend Scouts' skills and experience in a particular area. There are nine Challenges in the Scout Section:


Activity Badges

Activity Badges are optional, but they provide an opportunity to reward a young person who has taken part in an activity over a period of time. They should raise interest and extend a young person's skills throughout their time in Scouting. There are 69 Scout Activity Badges, ranging from Astronomer to Circus Skills and Canoeist.


Staged Activity Badges

In addition to the Scout Activity Badges, there are six Staged Activity Badges staged across the all Sections. These give a young person the opportunity to develop an area of interest throughout their time in Scouting from 6 –18. These are:


Partnership Awards

Partnership Awards are designed to encourage the Sections to work together, and for Scouts to work with other young people in their community. There are three Partnership Awards


Chief Scout’s Gold Award

This badge is the highest award available in the Scout Section.


Scouting Outdoors

Scouting has a reputation as an outdoor organisation based on strong traditions of camping and other outdoor pursuits. This is reflected in the Balanced Programme, with about half the programme taken up by the Outdoor and Adventure Programme Zone. Scouting offers a range of activities for Scouts away from their home throughout the year, lots of camps and when possible a longer camp in the summer. These are an important part of Troop life and everybody is encouraged to go.  Scouts have the opportunity to make more and more decisions for themselves about what they want to do and want to get out of Scouting. The opportunities will be there for them to take part in a wide range of activities and to gain a variety of skills and knowledge. They will get to learn more about themselves by not only taking responsibility for themselves, but for others as well.

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Uniform & Badges

As a Scout Group, we supply a Scarf at the investiture into each section and badges as and when earned, these costs are taken from the joining fee and subs.

Uniforms can be purchased online at shop.scouts.org.uk

Please see the pictures below for details of where the badges need to be positioned on to the uniforms.

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Get in Touch

Please use this form for:-

a) Membership enquiries

The Scout Group comprises 3 Sections which are Beavers (ages 6-8), Cubs (ages 8-10.5) and Scouts (ages 10.5-14.5).  We maintain a waiting list of children who wish to join and will accept requests from age 3 upwards.  N.B.  Being on the list is not a guarantee of a place.  This will depend on available places in the relevant section.


b) Hall Hire 

Parties for young children (no adult parties).  

Overnight/Weekend stays by other Scout/Guide groups and similar youth organisations.

Regular hire by local businesses (e.g. fitness club, etc..)  N.B.  such enquiries will need confirmation by the management commitee

c) Volunteering 

In order to run each of the sections listed above we need leaders and helpers.  Volunteers are always welcome.  Acceptance is provisional dependent on a successful application which includes a mandatory DBS check (for child safety reasons).  

d) Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme - community service

We have limited spaces available for your people (aged 14+) to complete their community service section of their award at Beavers or Cubs. 

LOCATION ONLY - NO POSTAL ADDRESS :

The Scout HQ, Plumptre Road, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7RD 

Please use this Contact Form - if you haven't received a reply in 10 days email direct on cliverichards@paultonscouts.org.uk 

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