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…
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…
New District Update
As you will all be aware there are proceedings under way to merge both Petersfield and Rotherfield Districts to form one new District in the East Hampshire area. The merger will take effect on 28th February 2025. A competition has…