This evening we have enjoyed a traditional campfire sing-a-long and a good time with lots of happy campers. The Beaver & Cub campfire was headlined by Theo one of our very own beavers and he did a grand job. The…
About Shauna Garner
I am one of the Assistant Group Scout Leaders at Penistone
Virtual Camp: Wellbeing boxes, backwoods cooking and more Dens
The day has flown by and we have or about to sit down to eat together. More amazing images of dens have come through since my last post so these are included here, including one that didn’t go to…
Virtual Camp: Amazing dens
It’s a little over three hours into our first-ever virtual camp and I am already receiving some amazing images of our awesome young people and the dens they have built for this evening. Some have even been gathering firewood in…
Barnsley Squash Club presents women’s squash week
Calling all our female beavers, cubs, scouts, explorers, volunteers, parents & guardians, this Saturday (7th March) why not try a new sport and give squash a go. Barnsley Squash Club is holding free taster sessions at Shaw Lane Sports &…
The Big Sleepout in aid of CentrePoint: An update
In a little over a week, 34 scouts and 9 explorers from Penistone Scouts will be braving the wilderness of Silverwood Scout Camp for an evening experiencing a night under the stars. We will be going without tents (please be…
Penistone Scouts Make History
Tonight members from our Enigma Troop made history by being the first scout troop to ever step foot inside the Amazon Fulfilment Centre LBA2 at New Rossington Doncaster. We want to extend our thanks to Adam Asquith and his tours…
Monopoly Run 2019 – a retrospective
Over the weekend of 15th to 17h March, a dozen young people representing all three Penistone scout troops went with four adults to London. On Saturday, they took part in the “Alternative Monopoly Run” and Sunday enjoyed some tourism. We…
Back in Time Sleepover
Yesterday morning at 8:15am, 26 cubs from all three cub packs boarded two minibuses and ventured further north; however, once they arrived they were transported back in time and found themselves exploring and discovering life in the early 20th century….
Engima – Adventerous Activities (in pictures)
Our Engima troop met at Hesley Wood this evening for an extended session. The scouts went climbing, learnt archery and competed at crate stacking. Thank you to Rob F, Steve B and Jim D for coming down to instruct for…
