1st Marwood Scouts
Welcome. Whether you're new to Scouting or part of our wonderful scouting community we hope you'll find everything you need to know.
Vacancies
Section Leaders
Assistant Section Leaders
Section Assistants
Young Leaders
Are you a Scout Young Leader who wants to develop your leadership skills in a new group try our "4 week challenge?"
Scouts say;
Scouts made me a do-er and a give it a go-er. Made me question and listen and have a wide open mind. Scouts made me take a deep breath and speak up. Made me think on my feet, made me see the big picture, made me ignore the butterflies and go for it. Scouts made me get back up and try again. Made me think about what’s next, and plan for it. Made me jump in, get muddy, give back and get set.
We’re Scouts and everyone’s welcome here. All genders, races and backgrounds. Every week we give almost half a million people aged 6-25 the skills they need for school, college, university, the job interview, the important speech, the tricky challenge and the big dreams: the skills they need for life.
1st Marwood Scouts
History
1st Marwood Scouts was formed in September 2015 and is based in Marwood Community Hall, next to Marwood School.
We have an active Beaver, Cub & Scout section all three sections are well supported, but we do have vacancies for new people.
1st Marwood Scouts is a great team, who work really well together, winning;
Beaver Fun Day Sandcastle Competition 2015
Beaver Competition Day Winners 2018
North Devon District Football Competition 2019 at Beaver & Cub level at our first attempt.
We have exceeded everyone’s expectations of such a small new group, but you know what they say;
“Teamwork makes the dream work”.
If you want to be part of a vibrant organisation, please let me know.
Try our "4 week challenge" to see if its for you!
Scout Sessions during term time.
Beavers aged 6 to 8 years old every Thursday from 5 pm to 6 pm.
Cubs aged 8 to 11 years old every Thursday from 6.15 pm to 7.45 pm.
Scouts aged 11 to 14 years old every Thursday from 6.15 pm to 7.45 pm.
Scouts also have a program of monthly activities to cover longer activity requirements.
Uniform
We supply the 1st Marwood Necker a woggle and all badges.
You will need to buy a Beaver, Cub Sweatshirt or Scout Shirt, when they are invested.
The uniform can be purchased from Scout UK Shop or local supplier Exeter Scout Shops we do have a small amount of new and used clothing.
Parent Rota
All parents are on the section rota. You are their to help deliver the program that night, you will be involved in the session, under supervision. If you want more information on what a Scout volunteer does, the different roles you can do and time you wish to give back, follow this link to Scout UK.
Like all great things, we started small. We took a few like-minds with a shared vision, some very excited young people—and ran with it and we grew into something big.
Tomorrow we go again - be part of it!
1st Marwood Scouts
Squirrels
Starting in February 2024. Aged 4-6 years old, these young people are the building block of our Scout Group. Up to a maximum of 16 young people are engaged in fun, challenging, rewarding activities that push them to experience new things in a safe environment, with supportive trained leaders. Lead by Rebecca Fox "Baloo" Squirrel Leader.
Beavers
Aged 6 - 8 years old, these young people are the building block of our Scout Group. Up to a maximum of 24 young people are engaged in fun, challenging, rewarding activities that push them to experience new things in a safe environment, with supportive trained leaders.
Russell (Chil) is the Assistant Section Leader, Beavers.
Cubs
Aged 8 - 10 1/2 these young people really get around with an exciting program of camping, kayaking, canoeing, raft building, backwoods cooking, pioneering and hiking at a local, district and county level.
Toomai is the Section Leader, Cubs assisted by Hazel, Jacala & Baloo
Scouts
Aged 10 1/2 - 14 these confident outgoing young people are genuinely engaged in their scouting experience, they decide what they want to do, when they want to do it and the leadership team support them to achieve their goals. Many will be working towards their Chief Scouts Gold Award and get them ready for the DofE Experience.
Raksha is the Scout Leader assisted by Shere Khan & Rama Assistant Scout Leaders.
Explorers
Explorer Scouts & Young Leaders aged 14 - 18 have their own dedicated team of volunteers @TawExplorers based at Collard Bridge Scout Campsite, Snapper, and engage in the DofE Experience.
Network
Network is for 18 - 25 year olds. Joining is a great way to stay in touch with other young people in Scouts when your time at Explorers comes to an end. You can choose which District & Group you are attached too and flexible in the support you give them. Great to come back to Scouting from University and continue to support young people in your old group or new location where you now work.
"Baloo" Rebecca Fox
Squirrel Leader in 2024
Vacancy
Beaver Leader
"Toomai" Ben Herbert
Cub Leader
"Hazel" Cathy King
Cub Assistant Section Leader
"Jacala" Alison Cousins
Cub Assistant Section Leader
"Chil" Russell Lee
Assistant Cub Leader
"Raksha" Rachel White
Scout Leader
"Bugsy" Alan Cruden
Group Scout Leader
I have had so many great teachers and mentors in my career, be a shame to waste all that knowledge - so it's time to pay forward, to share my experiences with the next generation.
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Gallery
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1st Marwood Scouts
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07742 529140
gsl.1stmarwood@gmail.com
Address
1st Marwood Scouts
Marwood Community Hall
Whiddon Lane
Whiddon
EX31 4HF
Opening hours
We meet every Thursday 5 pm to 9 pm during school term, Scouts do half or full day of activities monthly at weekends. All sections camp, hike and have fun all year around.