Scouts complete first night hike
The scouts completed their first night hike from Markfield to Thornton last Monday night. Scouts planned their route and learnt how to read maps using grid references, plot their course and navigate using a compass. If you’re aged 10 1/2…
Remembering our Patron, HM The Queen
Scouts have joined the nation in mourning the loss of our beloved monarch and Patron, HM The Queen. Her outstanding example of service, encouragement and kindness was an inspiration to us all. 1st Markfield Scouts will join the community at…
St George’s Day 2022
This year we returned to face-to-face events and joined groups across the Ashby and Coalville district to celebrate St George’s Day. Breaking from tradition, rather than a parade this year we went on a ramble through woodland, forests and old…
Safe Scouting: Covid Readiness Green
From the 27th January 2022 the readiness level is GREEN. This means: All activities can resume for members who live in England. Residential activities and international travel may take place. Group sizes and limitations: All non-residential activities (including young people or…
Restarting Face-to-Face Scouting
After several false starts, we are pleased to announce that Beavers and Cubs will be returning to face-to-face scouting from 12th April 2021. At the moment we don’t have a scout leader, so unfortunately scouts and explorers will not be…