The first aid training delivered by Scouts – also known as the First Response course – is the minimum level of first aid training required by most volunteers holding a leader, manager or supporter role, being part of the requirements…
Oakhanger and District badges
We’re quite proud of our District badge, and it’s quite special to us. For this reason we don’t post District badges outside of our District. Whilst it’s very exciting to receive them in the post, just imagine how much more…
Petersfield & Liss Beavers at Movie Sleepover
Petersfield and Liss Beaver colonies enjoyed a brilliant joint sleepover at East Meon Village Hall, with an evening of campfire fun, cinema snacks, and plenty of laughs. The evening kicked off outside with a many of the beavers going to…
First Response E‑Learning Is Moving to My Learning
We’re pleased to let you know about an upcoming change to the First Response e‑learning. During the week commencing 9 March, the First Response e‑learning currently hosted by Hampshire Scouts will be moving to My Learning. This update will make…
Sixers Lead the Way at Charity Fair in Petersfield
Sixers Lead the Way at Our Charity Fair The older Cubs from 1st Petersfield stepped confidently into leadership this term as they took charge of organising and running a Charity Fair for the Pack. As part of developing their Skills…
1st Headley Scout Group Thanks Beacon of Peace for Their Generous Support
1st Headley Scout Group were honoured to attend the Beacon of Peace Partners Appreciation Dinner, hosted by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Elders Association (AMEA UK). One of their Group Lead Volunteers and Trustees attended the event on behalf of the Group, joining organisations…
Emelyn Trophy success
Emelyn trophy 2025
During the first weekend of October, Scouts from 1st Sheet represented Oakhanger District at the annual Emlyn Trophy. Sheet had never entered the competition before, and this year was special as it is the centenary of the competition. Points were earned…
Jamboree on the Internet (JOTI)
If you have come here from an international Scout Group, WELCOME. If not then I had better explain. Jamboree on the internet is a very controlled internet chat room for Scouts and Guides all over the world. For one weekend…
70 days in…
So here we are 70 days into the new Oakhanger and District and I wanted to share some of the exciting things we are doing. Some of these are new, others form a part of established programmes. Its a bit…
Oakhanger and District is GO!
Excitement is in the air as the UK Scouts are set to open a brand-new district right here in East Hampshire! The eagerly awaited launch event, scheduled for 5th March 2025, marks the beginning of an extraordinary chapter for the…