1st Abercarn Scouts

30/09/2026

TODAY Has arrived.
(Amazing historical displays going back to 1928..!!
(All welcome)

50TH CELEBRATION OF OUR " NEW"HUT .
1st ABERCARN SCOUT HUT is 50 years old. We are having a special 1970s themed get together to celebrate!

Sat 3rd October....4-7pm

Please continue to support us raise ongoing funds so that your children can keep enjoying and benefit from the amazing activities and opportunities that their leaders offer them here, which they have done for the past 98 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NO NEED FOR TICKETS JUST POP ALONG.....AND SHARE YOUR STORIES OVER A CUPPA n NIBBLES ETC hot dogs are available too.
ALSO
Look out for our Group's Centenary Celebrations.
Why not make a note "Nov 20th 2028"

01/07/2026

SATURDAY OCTOBER 3RD 2026
Further details will follow....
Pictures/ photos/memories please submit through leaders for display etc.
Admittance, for catering purposes etc will be £1 ticket only obtainable through the leaders/committee or simply ringing 07597314239 and leaving your ticket requirements and preferred collection point
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🥳🥳🥳BIRTHDAY PARTY🥳🥳🥳
How about a 50th birthday party to celebrate the building of the lovely scout hut in Abercarn?
Full of 1970s food, music and fun...mixed with some traditional cub scouting activities and history??
Will be open to all...and would be great to see cubs and scouts, old and new...and even those who just want to channel their inner John Travolta or who fancy giving their bell bottoms a long overdue airing 🤣
Its early stages in the planning but all money made will go to the Scouts to help them continue to do what they do so well for our children and young adults.
More details and special bits and bobs to follow as we have them.
Dusting off the glitterball and deciding on a name for our cheese and pineapple hedgehog!!
Cant wait 😁😁

16/05/2026

ABERCARN SCOUTS AWARDS NIGHT AND AGM was held with a full house, over 80 people attended. We were delighted to welcome Ruth Jones, our Newport West and Islwyn MP. The work of the Scout Section over the past year was highlighted.

Due recognition of the Scouts' loyalty and dedication was recognised where some were coming towards of their Scouting at the Group, some Scouts achieving over 9 years of service.

The following Awards were presented in an emotional evening;-

Most Promising Young Scout (Reg and Sylvia Award) Myles Gibb
(photo to follow)
Scout of the Year (Howell Price Stephens Award) Amelia Richards and Aled Terrell (joint winners)

Chief Scout Award (UK Top Award) Arthur Newman, Aled Terrell Ollie Jenkins ,Amelia Richards

Leaders are alway proud to see their Scouts achieve top Awards and reach their potential with us.

However, on this occasion a former Scout of mine, who stayed loyal to the Group and became our Cub Leader, was recognised by the UK's Scout Movement for completing 25 years of distinguished,
loyal and dedicated service. A very moving and proud moment not just for myself but for our Trustees and Committee too.

11/05/2026

Following up on our recent ABERCARN village litter pick post...
Giving up part of his "Birthday Weekend " Ollie completed the final part of his Gold Award by litter picking parts of the Cwmcarn Visitor Centre and replenishing the Scouts planters. These were built in 2014 and yes, its time for renovating some of their structures. Do we have an offers from anyone? His brother, a beaver himself, eagerly wanted to help his brother and both did a fantastic job upon which several passer-bys' made many complimentary remarks to them. Thanks mum and dad too!!!.

07/05/2026