Torfaen District Scouts

31/01/2026

Just over 10% of our volunteers across the district are aged 18-25, they said it's been fantastic for meeting new people, building their confidence and learning new skills! If you're interested in volunteering take a look at our website, torfaen scouts.org.uk, and get in touch!

Dim ond ychydig dros 10% o'n gwirfoddolwyr ar draws y sir yw rhwng 18-25 oed, dywedodd eu bod wedi mwynhau cwrdd â phobl newydd, adeiladu eu hyder a dysgu sgiliau newydd! Os ydych chi'n ystyried gwirfoddoli, edrychwch ar ein gwefan, torfaenscouts.org.uk, ac ewch ati i gysylltu!

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30/01/2026

A massive congratulations to 3 of our young people in the district who were chosen for the World Scout Jamboree in Poland 2027! Well done to George, a scout from 1st Panteg Scout Group and Finn and Mel, explorers from FreeSpirit ESU. We can't wait to follow your journey and hear all about your international adventures!

Llongyfarchiadau mawr i 3 o'n pobl ifanc yn y gylchdref a ddewiswyd i'r Jambore Prydeinig Byd Scout yn Wlad Pwyl 2027! Da iawn i George, Scout o 1st Panteg Scout Group, a Finn a Mel, Explorers o FreeSpirit ESU. Ni allwn aros i ddilyn eich taith a chlywed popeth am eich anturiaethau rhyngwladol!

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16/12/2025

At Freespirit ESUs Christmas party, two presents were given out!

Firstly to Elaine Burrill who was presented with a present to say thank you for leading Torfaen District for 10 years!

And a big congratulations to Sax who has earned her 15 year award, llongyfarchiadau!

05/12/2025

Christmas is approaching and Squirrels, Cubs, Beavers Scouts and Explorers from across Torfaen attended the annual Christingle service at Holy Trinity church in Pontnewydd. The church was packed and young people lit Christingles they had made in their weekly sessions, sung Christmas songs as well as having a game of "pin the item on the orange". Groups all have Christmas activities planned before they finish for the festive break.

17/11/2025

On Saturday night a number of our young people went to watch the Cardiff Canucks match against Invicta Mustang. They all really enjoyed it and cheered them on loudly, while not getting the score they wanted they still played an excellent match!

16/11/2025

Last Sunday our groups and units from all over Torfaen participated in Remembrance Parades across the district, some doing sleepovers the night before. A big well done to all the young people who attended, you did your groups and those who have fallen proud. Da iawn all

15/11/2025

Llongyfarchiadau to Squirrels at Garndiffaith Scouts who were invested recently, they all said their promise and got their neckers! It wasn't just them who had all the fun however, as we invested two leaders as well, da iawn pawb!

12/11/2025

We couldn't be more proud of Elliot and Finn for representing Scouts Cymru at the London Remembrance Parade on the weekend, they were spectacular, da iawn both!

Wonderful honour! Two Cwmbran brothers were chosen to be among a group of 15 scouts from across Wales to take part in London’s Remembrance Sunday parade.

Elliot Hopkins, 17, and Finley Hopkins, 15, are members of the FreeSpirit Explorer Scout Unit in Coed Eva, and also volunteer at the 1st Pontnewydd Scouts.

Kerry Hopkins, their mum, said: “They both applied and gave their thoughts on the importance of the annual Remembrance and were lucky enough to be both selected to represent Welsh Scouting. We’re all extremely proud of them

"It was an unforgettable experience. The amount of service men and women was such a spine-tingling moment.

“They haven't missed a Pontnewydd parade in eight years (apart from covid restrictions) and to march with other scouts from Wales will be a moment I am sure they won't forget in a hurry."

07/11/2025

Being a trustee is an important role in Scouts, helping to keep our activities safe, keep huts/land useable and supporting the volunteers to do what they do best. We're always looking for more trustees, could you join us? 🫵

05/11/2025

A massive congratulations to one of our Freespirit ESU explorers, Melody, who participated in the Welsh Schools Shooting Competition. She came 4th overall in the competition, an amazing achievement!

She started her shooting journey in Scouts and fell in love, starting to take part in competitions such as this, an amazing thing to see.

Llongyfarchiadau Melody!
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