9th Airedale Scouts

9th Airedale Scouts Welcome to the 9th Airedale Scout Group. We are part of the Shire Oak District based at the Grove Methodist Church in Horsforth, Leeds. Want to join Scouting?

The Group started in 1926 and runs Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. It is open to boys and girls between 6-14. Here's how...

Join the 9th Airedale Scout group as a beaver, cub, scout or leader! Simply fill in the form to join our waiting list. Please find some useful FAQs below. https://www.onlinescoutmanager.co.uk/waiting-list/9th-airedale-waiting-list/7d79dabf-1c25-42cf-ae38-e7da9b1f9465/apply

The group is made up:

Beaver Scouts (Monday and Thursday)
Beavers are aged from 6 to 8 years old. A group of Beavers is called a “Colony”. Beaver meetings are lively affairs – all about “fun and friends”. For some meetings, the Beavers go out – their expeditions are usually close to base, such as games in the park. There is also the chance to go on one-night camps or sleepovers. There are parent helpers at most of our Beaver meetings – people are keen to join the rota and the Beavers love having them there. Most of our Beavers move on to one of the 9th Airedale Cub Scout packs when they are eight. This is their first step into Scouting and the beginning of a big adventure! Find out more https://www.scouts.org.uk/beavers

Cub Scouts (Monday and Thursday)
Cub Scouts are aged from 8 to 10 years old. A group of Cubs is called a “Pack”. Cub Scout meetings are busy and active. Hard work goes into earning those badges. For some meetings, the Cubs are outside, especially on light evenings. There is also the chance to go on weekend camps and other trips. Find out more https://www.scouts.org.uk/cubs

Scouts (Monday and Thursday)
Scouts are aged from 10-and-a-half to fourteen years old. Scout meetings have a variety of activities and challenges. Some meetings are outdoors, even in winter. There are also weekend camps and other trips, occasionally to Scout centres abroad. All these extra activities are offered at the lowest possible cost. Find out more https://www.scouts.org.uk/scouts

When Scouts reach 14 they may move to Tenzing Explorer Scout Unit, who also meet at the Grove Premises on Wednesday evening. More information about being an explorer https://www.scouts.org.uk/explorers

100 actual years!!!?Quite something, right…Here’s the first of many events tied to the celebrations… we’re going for a g...
04/10/2026

100 actual years!!!?
Quite something, right…
Here’s the first of many events tied to the celebrations… we’re going for a good turnout, it’s church parade and it’s the harvest festival service which is always geared towards good family fun. Let’s see a show of colours! Stay for cake after…

Sunday 11th October at The Grove
10:15am-11:30am

Ahead of the coming term in September - please bear in mind that we could ALWAYS use new Leaders and Volunteers!!We aren...
20/08/2026

Ahead of the coming term in September - please bear in mind that we could ALWAYS use new Leaders and Volunteers!!
We aren't short of young members or excitement - but helpful hands keep the wheels turning.....

NEW LEADERS WANTED!

The 9th Airedale Scout group has had strong roots in Horsforth for the last 100 years!

Scouting aims to give young people opportunities to dream big, give it a go, and build skills for life.

This is made possible by the efforts of a volunteer leadership team, and we require some additional suitable people to keep operating at a healthy capacity.

As well as changing young lives for the better, volunteering with Scouting also improves your wellbeing and helps you build career-boosting skills. We will give the support and training needed to let your skills shine.

The 9th Airedale is based at The Grove Church in Horsforth and currently runs two separate weekly groups of Beavers (6-8 yrs), Cubs (8-10.5 yrs) and Scouts (10.5 – 14 yrs) on Monday and Thursday evenings and Explorers (14+ yrs) on Wednesday evenings.

Do you feel you have something to give, and could commit to one evening per week to join in the adventure…

Please contact [email protected] to enquire further.

Fantastic weekend joining in the fun and making memories at C26
12/07/2026

Fantastic weekend joining in the fun and making memories at C26

Here’s our home for this weekend!Some of our leaders and volunteers got a sweat on this afternoon so it’s Ready, Set, Ca...
09/07/2026

Here’s our home for this weekend!
Some of our leaders and volunteers got a sweat on this afternoon so it’s Ready, Set, Camp! tomorrow night….

Look at our lovely new flag!While it will be generally useful at all events, this is so our young people can easily spot...
03/07/2026

Look at our lovely new flag!
While it will be generally useful at all events, this is so our young people can easily spot our base at Challenge ‘26 next weekend.

NEW LEADERS WANTED!The 9th Airedale Scout group has had strong roots in Horsforth for the last 100 years!Scouting aims t...
19/06/2026

NEW LEADERS WANTED!

The 9th Airedale Scout group has had strong roots in Horsforth for the last 100 years!

Scouting aims to give young people opportunities to dream big, give it a go, and build skills for life.

This is made possible by the efforts of a volunteer leadership team, and we require some additional suitable people to keep operating at a healthy capacity.

As well as changing young lives for the better, volunteering with Scouting also improves your wellbeing and helps you build career-boosting skills. We will give the support and training needed to let your skills shine.

The 9th Airedale is based at The Grove Church in Horsforth and currently runs two separate weekly groups of Beavers (6-8 yrs), Cubs (8-10.5 yrs) and Scouts (10.5 – 14 yrs) on Monday and Thursday evenings and Explorers (14+ yrs) on Wednesday evenings.

Do you feel you have something to give, and could commit to one evening per week to join in the adventure…

Please contact [email protected] to enquire further.

Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM at Hunters Greave Scout Activity Site on Sunday. Nice to see you all ☀️
17/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our AGM at Hunters Greave Scout Activity Site on Sunday. Nice to see you all ☀️

05/01/2026

VACANCY | Room Bookings Coordinator & Administrator

The Leeds South & West Methodist Circuit and Horsforth Grove Methodist Church are recruiting a part-time Room Bookings Coordinator & Administrator

(Closes to applications 9am, 19/01/26)

Yorkshire West Methodist District

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The Grove Centre, New Street, Horsforth
Leeds
LS184BH

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