Waltham Abbey Scouts - The Bulls Troop

26/09/2025

Last Wednesday was cooking pancakes indoors. Usually outdoors on a open fires, but the weather wasn't that good.

Here are a few photos and a short video.

18/09/2025

Brand new term, brand new programme. Last night was fabulous, a few games to start with, followed by a few simple challenges, one based on the TV programme "Taskmasters".

Although our membership is low, we also have far more girls than boys. We are continuing to seek youngsters between at least 10 years old and 13 and a half to join us on a Wednesday evening at 7pm for 90 minutes.

Those completely new to scouting, are most welcome to come along, free of charge, and see exactly what scouting is all about. Please phone first as occasionally we do activities away from our scout hall at Elphwood. We would hate to hear of anyone turning up to a locked gate !

03/09/2025

The latest video promoting scouting. Please watch and share.

02/09/2025

Hi folks,

Hope everyone has had a wonderful summer break.

Waltham Abbey Bulls is the largest mixed scouting troop in the area. We can change young peoples lives by offering them fun, exciting and challenging activities, unique experiences, life skills and the chance to help others and set them up for adulthood.

We have our own purpose built hut and a large private forest at Elphwood, which allows us to teach your children skills in a safe and controlled environment. All our leaders have a First Response qualification, have a current DBS certificate and undergo regular training sessions.

On the 17th of September, The Bulls start a new scouting year. We are looking for girls and boys aged at least 10 years of age to join our Wednesday evening Scout Troop. If you have ever wondered what it is like to be a scout and what we do at our meetings, please join us one evening and see for yourself.

We are a very friendly bunch, we will encourage you to join in with our games and activities, but we are a scouting organization, not the army, where nervous youngsters can join in at their own pace.

Elphwood is located at the far rear of the Cornmill Car Park (behind the Town Hall) and meetings start at 7pm. We finish our sessions around 9pm when on-site.

If you would to know more, please do not hesitate to call Ken or Maureen on 07770 504288

Please share this public page with your family, your friends and anyone who may have an interest in our Scout Troop.

17/07/2025

Yesterday was our last meeting of the present scouting year. To finish off the term, we held a family games evening and BBQ.
The short video shows briefly everyone having a wonderful time, playing a favourite scouting game using short poles.

We wish all our scouts, their families and our supporters, a very happy, enjoyable and safe summer break, and hope to see everyone in September.

Ken, Maureen, Colin, Sarah, Mandy and Nick

12/07/2025

Our Bull Scouts attended the District Raft Race at Thriftwood Activity Centre near Brentwood today.
As you can see, the weather was fabulous.
Out of view, is a strong team of volunteers, ensuring these and many more youngsters taking part, enjoy this activity on the water safely.
This is what "Scouting" is all about !

07/07/2025

We are recruiting youngsters that are at least 10 years of age to join The Bulls Scout Troop.
We only have two Wednesdays left of the present school term, which is the perfect time to join us for free, see at first hand what we do, meet other young people up to 14 years of age, so we can prepare you ready for our brand new term in early September.

We are a very friendly bunch and we will make you feel most welcome.

If you would like to know more, please speak/contact

Ken Stanger 07770 504288

06/07/2025