1st Loftus Scout Group

29/08/2026

We’re back soon!

We hope everyone has had a fantastic summer and enjoyed some well-deserved time off! ☀️😎

We’re looking forward to getting back together, having some fun, learning new skills and getting stuck into plenty of adventures! 🏕️🔥🌲

Here are our starting back dates:
⚜️ Scouts – Monday 7th September
🦫 Beavers – Tuesday 8th September
🐿️ Squirrels – Wednesday 9th September
🐺Cubs – Thursday 10th September

🌟 New members welcome!

Thinking about joining the fun? Or know someone who might be interested? We’d love to hear from you! 😊
Simply send us a message on Facebook or email us at [email protected], or feel free to come along and drop in on one of our section nights to see what we’re all about.

Check out the picture for age ranges, days and times for each section.

Whether you’re a Squirrel, Beaver, Cub or Scout, there’s an adventure waiting for you! We welcome boys and girls of any faith or background. ⚜️.

We can’t wait to see everyone back soon!

09/08/2026

And just like that… Poacher International Jamboree 2026 is over! ❤️⚜️

After an incredible week, we finally made it home yesterday — tired, probably in need of a very long sleep, but with so many amazing memories to look back on! 🥰

We finished off our time at Poacher with the closing ceremony and an absolutely spectacular fireworks display 🎆 The perfect way to end what has been such an unforgettable week.

We are SO incredibly proud of every single one of our young people who came with us. Their behaviour throughout the whole week has been absolutely impeccable, and they have represented our Scout group brilliantly from start to finish. We couldn’t have asked for a better bunch!

They have thrown themselves into every opportunity, tried new things, stepped outside their comfort zones, made new friends and, most importantly, had an amazing time! We really hope they have come away with lots of new friendships and memories that will last them a lifetime. 🥰

It has been fantastic watching them experience everything Poacher has to offer, supporting each other, laughing together and creating memories that we hope they’ll still be talking about years from now.

To all of our young people — you should be incredibly proud of yourselves. We certainly are! ⚜️❤️

A huge thank you to all of our leaders and volunteers who helped make the week possible, and to everyone behind the scenes who worked so hard to make Poacher such an incredible experience. 👏🏻

Now we’re all home, the tents are getting put away, the washing is piling up and the tiredness is definitely catching up with us! 😂

What a week. What an experience. What memories.
Thanks Poacher...until next time ❤️⚜️

08/08/2026

Hard work this morning but all packed! Bit of chill time while waiting for the bus. See you all soon!

07/08/2026

More fun in the sun at Poacher International Jamboree ☀️🪂🎢

What an incredible week it's been! From thrilling activities to endless laughs, our young people have thrown themselves into every adventure. Even the big kids (our leaders 🤣) have had just as much fun! 😄

The memories, friendships, and confidence built this week will stay with them for years to come, and we couldn't be prouder of every single one of them 🥰

Now it's time for the grand finale... we're all looking forward to tonight's closing ceremony, with our cowboy hats at the ready! 🤠🌵

05/08/2026

What an absolute blast we are having at Poacher International Jamboree 🌞 The sun is still shining, everyone's staying well hydrated, and we're making the most of every moment 🧗‍♂️

It's been a very windy day, so we've had to batten down the tents to keep everything secure, but it's all part of the adventure! 💨⛺

Despite the breeze, we're having a fantastic time, making memories, enjoying the activities, and sharing plenty of laughs. Looking forward to seeing what the rest of camp brings! 😊

03/08/2026

Poacher Days 1-3 Photo Dump! 📷

What an incredible first few days we've had at Poacher 🌍⚜️

It's been hot, hot, hot! 🥵 but that certainly hasn't stopped our Scouts from making the most of every minute. From meeting Scouts from around the world, taking part in amazing activities, and making lifelong memories, the smiles say it all! 😃

We're all having an amazing time and can't wait to see what the rest of the jamboree has in store!

01/08/2026

If any parents want to watch along with us here is the link for the live stream of the opening ceremony for Poacher

Missing the Opening Ceremony? You're not!

Wherever you are, you can watch the official Poacher 2026 Opening Ceremony live and be part of the celebrations as we officially begin the adventure of a lifetime.

Tune in here:
https://poacher.org.uk/updates/the-countdown-to-the-opening-ceremony/

We'll be welcoming thousands of Scouts, Guides and volunteers from across the UK and around the world as Poacher 2026 officially gets underway. The Opening Ceremony marks the start of an unforgettable week of adventure, friendship and international Scouting and Guiding.

01/08/2026

Opening ceremony ready!

01/08/2026

Well Poacher International Jamboree has started! Our site is all set up and time for tea before the opening ceremony.

31/07/2026

All packed and ready for Poacher!
Hope all those going are getting excited! A few reminders for tomorrow......

🚌 Bus departs at 8.50am so please be there at 8.40am at the latest.

👔 Please can everyone be in their Scout uniform shirt and necker for the bus (they can put a tshirt underneath so the shirt can be removed when we are there).

🥪 Please remember everyone needs a packed lunch with them and any other snacks for the bus. We will be eating the packed lunch when we arrive so not to eat that on the bus. They also need a drinks bottle.

🎒 Please make sure you have everything on the kit list. Certain things like long sleeve top and clothes for water activities are needed for some activities. The weather looks variable next week so come prepared for different weathers! 🌧️☀️