Chorley District Scouts George Platt Activity Field

Chorley District Scouts George Platt Activity Field The Chorley District Scouts activity field named after George Platt a scouter in Chorley for 50 years

A huge congratulations to all King’s Scouts celebrated at Windsor today — a remarkable achievement that reflects years...
26/04/2026

A huge congratulations to all King’s Scouts celebrated at Windsor today — a remarkable achievement that reflects years of commitment, service, and determination.

We’re especially proud here in Chorley to celebrate Jonathan Brocken , pictured today, who achieved his King’s Scout Award and is a valued and familiar face at Chorley District Scouts George Platt Activity Field , Jonathan is a key member of our volunteer team and continues to give back locally, supporting activities, helping maintain and improve the field, and contributing countless hours to projects that benefit young people across the borough.
Jonathan is also completing his Scout of the World Award here at George Platt Activity Field this year — a great example of how international values, community action, and local impact come together right here in Chorley.

At George Platt Activity Field, we’re proud to support young people working towards their Top Awards, whether through Scouting or the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. From volunteering and service opportunities to practical, hands-on projects, the field offers meaningful ways to build skills, confidence, leadership, and teamwork — all while making a real difference in our local community.

However you choose to complete YOUR award, George Platt Activity Field is here to support you.

Well done Jonathan — and to everyone celebrated at Windsor today — be proud of what you’ve achieved, enjoy the moment, and carry those memories and values forward.

Lots of bookings comming in for activity evenings and service crew activities. Lots of wildlife to spot when you are dow...
11/04/2026

Lots of bookings comming in for activity evenings and service crew activities. Lots of wildlife to spot when you are down there. We even have Kingfishers and Mandarin Ducks... hope they are nesting. Lots of work going on behind the scenes. Running water to be installed soon and our permanent building is moving through planning permission approval. The Greenfield camping area is improved and ready for use. If any leaders want an experience camp let us know we have permitted leaders happy to support your permits.
Explorers where are you? Hike in and enjoy your own field for a Greenfield. Permitted leaders are here to support you.
Check the Calendar at https://www.chorleyscouts.org.uk/venues/platts-field/

Hi all, Really excited to share the information for the West Lancs Malawi trip to volunteer with Friends of Malawi Orpha...
31/03/2026

Hi all,
Really excited to share the information for the West Lancs Malawi trip to volunteer with Friends of Malawi Orphans in 2027. Ive been selected as assistant leader and we are already planning to use the Chorley District Scouts George Platt Activity Field for a training activity camp in preparation for our trip. All the information is in the flyer and more info is at https://share.google/o0SeEbEOLY7HE9tRm
If you know a young person 16-25 make sure they see this and apply to find out more. This is a perfect trip to complete the Scouts of the World Award (SOWA). This will be the 3rd trip to Malawi and there is lots of previous experience going into making this trip bigger and better. Can't wait!Get your applications in before 5th May wiith selection event 9th May.

Busy weekend down on the field. Friday saw 12 scouts from West Lancs camping on first night of their DofE practice hike....
29/03/2026

Busy weekend down on the field. Friday saw 12 scouts from West Lancs camping on first night of their DofE practice hike. Saturday Anderton Scout group put in a service day starting to tidy up after the winter. Now we've got lighter nights you have free access for activities. If you want small tasks for badge work we have plenty suitable for all sections. Toilet, drinking water and solar power on site. The only thing missing is you!

Great night at the Top Awards with George Edward Lewis and Rachel McMurdo who got their SOWA for the project on the Lee...
07/03/2026

Great night at the Top Awards with George Edward Lewis and Rachel McMurdo who got their SOWA for the project on the Leeds Liverpool Canal a conservation and activity site on the Walton Summit branch. Scouts working in conjuction with the Canal and Rivers trust to improve the environment. Jonathan Brocken got his Kings Scout Award. He is also completing his SOWA this year by managing projects on the George Platt Activity Field. Chorley also celebrated Nathan Ion and Mathew Foster Kings Scouts. James Houghton and Lucy Websdell Scouts of the World. Nathan Ion also collected Dof E Gold along with Ash Smith and Jonathan.
Anybody else in Chorley looking for SOWA Project we can host and support you on the field with a wide variety of projects.

07/03/2026

Spring has sprung down on George Platt activity field. You can get booked on to the field on the Chorley District webpage Click here https://www.chorleyscouts.org.uk/venues/platts-field/ to book. Watch here for service day dates over the next few weeks. Come on down to help maintain and develop your field.

Spring is in the air down on the field. We'll be there this Saturday if anybody wants to come down to help with some of ...
05/03/2026

Spring is in the air down on the field. We'll be there this Saturday if anybody wants to come down to help with some of the tasks. Or just come and have a brew and look around at what we can do for your group.

🌿 Good Morning Leaders! The New Season at George Platt Activity Field Has Begun! 🌿We’re excited to share that the new se...
25/02/2026

🌿 Good Morning Leaders! The New Season at George Platt Activity Field Has Begun! 🌿
We’re excited to share that the new season is well underway down at your activity field — and several Scout groups have already been making the most of the space for evening activities!
We’ve now updated our Maintenance Plan, and a number of new projects have been added. You can view it here to see the kinds of jobs and improvements we’ll be working on over the coming months.
This is a brilliant opportunity to bring your young people down and get them hands‑on with real conservation tasks, practical skills, and fun outdoor projects. It’s your field — let’s make the most of it together!
Later this year, we’ll also be running a series of organised Service Days, similar to last year’s fantastic hedge and tree‑planting sessions. Keep an eye out for dates.
🌱 Can You Lend a Hand Now?
In the meantime, we would really welcome volunteers to help with the early‑season clean‑up after the winter. Whether you can spare an hour or an evening, every bit of help makes a huge difference.
📞 To get involved, give Andy Lewis a call on 07846 634451.
🗓️ To book your next activity session, visit:
https://www.chorleyscouts.org.uk/venues/platts-field/
Let’s make this our busiest — and best — year yet at George Platt Activity Field! 🌳💚

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09/10/2025

Another free activity on Chorley District Scouts George Platt Activity Field. Night-time archery.
You can think of a number activities we can do under floodlights. What would your group like to do?

05/10/2025

Went down to do some maintenance jobs on the field and ended up doing animal rescue!

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