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Scouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go camping, hiking, swimming, abseiling, cycling and canoeing.

But we also get to hang out with our friends every week - having fun, playing games, working in a team and learning skills for life. Beavers: 6-8 year olds meet on Thursday's
Cubs: 8-10.5 year olds meet on Tuesday's
Scouts: 10.5-14 year olds meet on Wednesday's

15/09/2026

🔎Are you aged 14–17 and live in the Ripley area?

🌅Do you love adventure, making new friends and learning new skills?

🥾Would you like to try hiking, camping, fire lighting and activities that challenge you?

🇬🇧Would you like the opportunity to work towards the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and other Scouting awards?

👫Want to build skills such as volunteering, teamwork and leadership that could help you in the future?

🙌Fancy trying Explorers for FREE?

If you answered yes to any of these, we’d love to hear from you!

Octavius Explorers meet every Monday evening at 7.30pm at the Scout Hut on Hill Street in Ripley.

Come along for a free taster session and see what you think. You don’t need to have been a Scout before - all boys and girls aged 14–17 are welcome.

Send us a message to find out more!

05/09/2026

🌭🍔 Marehay Show is TODAY!

If you’re free and looking for something to do, why not pop down to Marehay Show today! There’ll be plenty going on, so come along, have a wander and enjoy the afternoon. ☀️

And while you’re there, come and support us by grabbing a burger or hotdog from our BBQ! Gluten free and vegan options are available 😊

You’ll also find Oliver selling sweets 🍬 and Thomas with his AMAZING homemade Jamaican patties 🇯🇲🥟 Every penny Oliver and Thomas raise from their sales goes towards helping them get to the World Scout Jamboree in Poland 🇵🇱🏕️, so your support really does make a difference.

Come hungry, bring the family and say hello! ❤️
See you there! 👋

27/08/2026

🍺🎺 OOMPAH NIGHT IS BACK!

Get ready for an evening of:
Oompah & Karl’s Bavarian Brass Band
Pie & pea supper included
Fancy dress optional
Raffle on the night
LOTS of fun!
On Friday 2nd October at the Village Inn, Marehay Doors open 6.30pm for a prompt 7pm start. £30 per person (non refundable) Over 18s only.

HELP OLIVER GET TO POLAND!
This isn’t just a night out every ticket helps Oliver (a young person from Octavious explorers and a young leader at Ripley scout group) get one step closer to an incredible adventure: the World Scout Jamboree in Poland!

Oliver has the amazing opportunity to join Scouts from all around the world at the World Scout Jamboree making new friends, experiencing different cultures, taking part in unforgettable activities and representing his Octavious explorers and 1st Ripley Scout group on an international stage. 🌍⚜️

It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but getting there comes with a BIG fundraising challenge. So by coming along to Oompah Night, you’ll be having a fantastic evening AND helping Oliver make this dream a reality! ❤️

So grab your friends, get your fancy dress ready (lederhosen definitely encouraged! 😂 however optional) and come and support Oliver on his journey to Poland 2027!
Please contact Anna Falconer (phone number on poster) or Zoey Beresford if you would like to purchase a ticket
🍻🎶😂
Photos from the last Oompah to show the fun we had *Dave’s knees guaranteed to make an appearance again!*

14/08/2026

Thank you Luke Evans Bakery 1804!

08/08/2026

Today’s the day! Come and see us from 11-3 on Hill Street, Ripley:

All activities are included with your entry:
⚽️ Beat the goalie
🥥 Coconut Shy, Tin Can Alley, Hula Hoops
🪓 Axe Throwing, Splat the Rat, Knot Tying

Stalls include:

🇯🇲 Jamaican patties
🌭🍔 BBQ serving burgers & hot dogs (GF and vegan options too)
🍪🧁 Cakes and biscuits
🍬🍫 Sweets
🥤 Cold cans, tea and coffee

🎟️💰BIG raffle with over 40 prizes donated by local businesses, with a top £110 prize.

All our Cubs have put so much effort into planning this, and we can’t wait to see you!

£2 entry or £5 for the family.

❤️ Bring proof that you were a Cub and get a burger or hot dog for £1! ❤️

05/08/2026

The Cubs are excited for our party on Saturday and have made posters which will go up around the hut as signs for all the different games, activities and stalls that we’ve got. They’ve all put so much effort into helping plan this so please come along and support us on Saturday!

03/08/2026

Today BBC Radio Derby came to the hut to talk to many of our Cubs who have been helping us get ready for the party this Saturday. ‘I can’t believe how confident they all are’ was their comment!

Tune in to Radio Derby’s Breakfast Show at around 0715 on Thursday to listen to us all, with a longer clip later in the day on the daytime show!

We are so excited for our party on Saturday and can’t wait to see you there!

02/08/2026

🎯 Games, activities, music and fun
🍔 BBQ selling burgers and hot dogs
🥳 Raffle with a £110 cash prize
📅 Saturday 8th August
⏰ 11am-3pm
📍 1st Ripley Scout Hut, Hill Street, Ripley
🎟️ £2 per entry, or £5 for the whole family

We hope to see you there!

31/07/2026

One a Cub, Always a Cub.
1st Ripley Cubs have been telling us all about their favourite things about Cubs and have a message for anyone who is interested in Cubs and Scouting as a whole.

If you were a Cub or have had children in Cubs, we would love to hear your memories!

30/07/2026

A reminder for your diary - Cubs are celebrating their 110th birthday and we are throwing a big party! Everyone is welcome, bring your family and your friends - it's not just for Cubs!

🎂 8th August 2026
🎟️ £2 per person or £5 per family
☀️ 11am-3pm
🥳 Games, activities and stalls run by the Cubs
🌭🍔 BBQ with burgers and hot dogs from Paul Walkers Butchers Ripley and Cobs donated by Luke Evans Bakery 1804.
🤩 If you are, or have ever been, a Cub, then you can get a burger / hot dog for just £1.

We also have a big raffle with nearly 40 prizes available to win, including a top prize of £110 - that's £1 for every year of Cubs!

Prizes have all been donated by local businesses and you can buy tickets on the day, or message us on Facebook.

We can't wait to see you there!

Address

Hill Street
Ripley
DE53LZ

Website

http://1stRipleyScouts.org/

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