24th Basingstoke West Scout Group

28/08/2026

🔨 **LOCAL BUSINESSES – GATE REPLACEMENT QUOTES NEEDED** 🔨

Following the recent theft of the gates at our Scout Hut, we are now looking for **local companies or tradespeople who would be able to provide a quote for supplying and installing replacement gates**.

Ideally, we are looking for a company experienced in **metal/security gates and fencing**, who can visit the hut, assess what is required and provide us with a competitive quote.

As a local Scout Group, we are keen to work with **local businesses and tradespeople** wherever possible. If you are able to help, or know of a company that may be interested, please **comment below or send us a private message**.

If you are a local business able to offer a **community/charity discount**, we would be extremely grateful.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us following the incident. ⚜️❤️

**Please share this post to help us reach local businesses.**

31/07/2026

🚨 APPEAL FOR INFORMATION – STOLEN GATES 🚨

We are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area or seen anything suspicious around our Scout Hut between 3:05am and 3:15am this morning.

Unfortunately, the gates at the hut have been stolen. If you saw any suspicious people, vehicles, or activity in the area during this time, or if you have any relevant CCTV, doorbell camera or dashcam footage, please get in touch with us.

CCTV footage has been passed to the police, who are now aware of the incident.

If you have any information that may help, please contact us directly or report it to the police, quoting Crime Reference Number: 44260368223.

Please do not post accusations or identify individuals publicly.

Thank you for helping us spread the word and for supporting our Scout Group. ⚜️

13/07/2026

🔥 **Adventure. Challenge. Confidence. Fun!** 🔥

What an amazing camp for our Cubs, Scouts and volunteers! 💚

From 🛶 Raft Building and 🚣 Paddle Games to 🧗 Climbing, ⚡ Quick Jump and 🌲 Zip Wire, everyone challenged themselves, supported each other and created memories they'll never forget.

It's weekends like these that show what Scouting is all about – building confidence, making friends and gaining **Skills for Life**.

Think your child would love adventures like this?

👉 Join our waiting list today:
https://www.onlinescoutmanager.co.uk/waiting-list/24th-basingstoke-west-waiting-list/b8554262-a581-4d45-ac5b-6e63da704e30/apply

Tag someone who'd love to get involved! 👇

23/06/2026

14/06/2026

🎉 A Massive Thank You! 🎉

We want to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude to our now Mayor for her incredible support of our Isle of Wight camp last year! 🏕️✨

Her very generous donation of £1,000 made a huge difference to our trip, helping us provide an unforgettable adventure where our young people could build confidence, learn new skills, and make memories that will last a lifetime.

At the time of this wonderful contribution, she was serving as a councillor with County Council. We are so incredibly grateful for her ongoing dedication to our local community and for championing youth opportunities in the area.

Thank you again for your phenomenal support!

13/06/2026

Scouting has given me the opportunity to be part of something truly rewarding. I enjoy teaching the Cubs new skills, helping them build confidence, and watching them learn and grow.

To play a part in young people’s development and see them achieve new things is an honour, but most importantly, it is a lot of fun. Through Scouting, I have had the chance to take part in activities and experiences that I may not otherwise have had, while making memories and sharing them with others. Scouting is the highlight of my week.

12/06/2026

Hello, I’m Simon, the Group Lead Volunteer. I began my Scouting journey in Basingstoke around four years ago as a Section Assistant with the Scout section. Since then, I’ve also taken on a district role supporting Scouts across the wider area.

I became involved in Scouting because I wanted to help young people develop confidence, learn new skills, and enjoy opportunities they might not otherwise experience. Through Scouting, I’ve made many great friends, challenged myself to try new things, and developed skills and experiences that I might never have gained elsewhere. Seeing young people grow in confidence, take on challenges, and achieve their goals is one of the most rewarding parts of being a volunteer, and it’s what continues to inspire me in my role today.