1st Cove Scout Group

18/07/2026

Today 1st cove cub packs took on watersports at horseshoe lake .

First they started with paddle boarding where they took on challenges and learnt skills , then they worked in teams building rafts to race 😁

Fun was had by all for the afternoon , not just the cubs but the leaders and parent helpers 😁

12/07/2026

Massive BRAVO to the small group of scouts (and the couple of parents) who raised over £300 with the car wash today ! Hard work and dedication and following scout values really paid off 😁

04/07/2026

🏆 1st Cove Cubs Take on the Master at Arms District Competition! 🏆

With a small but mighty team of just three Cubs competing against much larger groups, 1st Cove Cubs put in an outstanding performance, narrowly missing out on first place in the final moments to finish as an incredible 2nd place.
The team showed amazing strength, resilience, teamwork, and determination throughout the competition. We couldn't be prouder of everything they achieved.

A huge congratulations to all three Cubs—you did yourselves and the group proud! 👏

⭐ Extra shoutout to one of our Cubs, who took home the Top Soft Tomahawk Throwing Award, achieving the highest score of all the district Cubs who attended. What an amazing accomplishment!

Well done, everyone! 💛💙

03/07/2026

🚗💦 Make a splash for a great cause!
Join the 1st Cove Scouts this Saturday 11th July at Gower Lodge, Fleet Road for our Fundraising Car Wash!
🧽 Scouts in green and white neckers will be scrubbing, spraying, and shining to raise funds for WINGS — an international Scout camp happening this August in Windsor! 🌍✨
💰 Minimum donation £5 — cash & card accepted!
Come along, support your local Scouts, and help them get ready for their global adventure while leaving with the sparkliest car in town! 🚙🌟

19/06/2026

🌡️⚠️ HEATWAVE WARNING: THINK BEFORE YOU ENTER OPEN WATER ⚠️🌊
Hot weather does NOT mean safe water.
Entering rivers, lakes, reservoirs or the sea during a heatwave can be extremely dangerous.
❄️ Cold Water Shock
Even on a hot day, water temperatures can be dangerously low. Sudden immersion can cause gasping, panic, rapid breathing and loss of control.
⚓ Underwater Hazards
Hidden rocks, debris, sudden drop-offs, weeds and submerged objects can cause serious injury or trap swimmers.
🌊 Deceptive Currents
Strong currents, rip tides and fast-moving water are often invisible from the surface and can quickly overpower even experienced swimmers.
🦠 Poor Water Quality
Open water may contain harmful bacteria, pollution or sewage overflow that can make you seriously ill.
🚫 If the water says “DO NOT SWIM” – DO NOT IGNORE THE WARNING.
Those signs are there to protect lives.
✅ Stay safe:
• Swim only at supervised locations.
• Never enter water alone.
• Wear a life jacket where appropriate.
• Keep children under constant supervision.
• Call emergency services if someone is in trouble – do not put yourself at risk.

01/06/2026

1st cove scouts are proud to be supporting Parsonage Farm school's Colour Run again for 2026, if you are about on the 28th June, please do come along for brilliant local event and you will have a great time.

31/03/2026

A former Scout is about to make history. 🚀

Christina Koch, a former Scout from the USA, is part of the crew for Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed Moon mission in more than 50 years—and with the launch set for tomorrow, this moment is officially real.

From campfires to the cosmos, her journey is a powerful reminder of where curiosity, resilience, and a spirit of adventure can lead. 🌍✨

Did you know? Around 60% of NASA astronauts have been involved in Scouting at some point in their lives—proof of the lasting impact of those early experiences.

Wishing Christina and the entire Artemis II crew clear skies and safe travels as they take this giant leap forward.

02/01/2026

20/12/2025

🎉 A HUGE Bravo to 1st Cove Scout Group! 🎉
Our amazing young people and volunteers have smashed it once again — collecting over 45kg of donations for the local food bank! Your kindness, teamwork, and community spirit truly make a difference. 💛🛒

As we wrap up an incredible year of adventure, service, and fun, we’d also like to take this moment to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 🎄✨
Here’s to more memories, more laughter, and more good deeds in 2026!

30/11/2025

🎉 Did you know? Scouts can earn badges from home! From Activity to Staged to Challenge badges — anything is possible 🏅

Just visit scouts.org.uk/information-for-parents/scout-badges, pick your child’s section, and start exploring.
📸 Show your section leader the evidence and boom — badge earned! Let’s keep the adventure going, even from home 🏕️✨