There are still a few places on the District Winter Hillwalking trip over the weekend of 25-27 January, staying at Coniston YHA, cost £65. To find out more, please email dc@thamesridgescouts.org.uk or come along to the information evening to be held this Friday, 11th January at 2nd Abingdon HQ on Farm Road, 7.30pm, […]
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Record Growth for Scouting in Abingdon, Didcot and Surrounding Villages
Thames Ridge Scouts – Growth Champions Oxfordshire Scouts have recorded another year of growth according to the latest annual membership figures released this month. Thames Ridge Scout District has enjoyed another year of growth, increasing the number of youth members from 1044 to 1147 and achieving a Growth Champions award from the Scout County. All […]
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Thames Ridge District Conference 2018 – Sunday 14th October
This exciting new event is a chance for all adults in Thames Ridge Scouts to get together to meet other volunteers in Scouting, to learn from them and to share ideas. The morning session will be focused on Group Executive members, looking at your responsibilities as a Trustee (including GDPR) and providing an opportunity for faciliated […]
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Knights and Dragons Raided Abingdon to Celebrate St George’s Day
Abingdon Invaded by 420 Scouts Abingdon found itself invaded by Dragons on Sunday the 22nd of April for the local Scouts to celebrate St George’s the Patron Saint of Scouting. Some 420 young people aged 6-25 were challenged to get to Abingdon in an unusual way and arrived on foot, by boat, by bus, by […]
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District Cross Country – 14th May at Youlbury
Thames Ridge Scout Active Support Unit are pleased to announce that the District Cross Country Event will be held on Monday 14th May 2018 at Youlbury Scout Camp. Entry fee: £1 per runner (payable at ‘Booking-In’ point) Race Times: Beaver Scouts …. 6.30pm (Book in 6.00 to 6.15pm) Cub Scouts ……… 7.00pm (Book in 6.30 […]
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Spring is sprung…
Well, hopefully it is, anyway – it would be nice if Winter Challenge can go ahead at the second attempt. But there are definitely signs of growth across the District: the results of the annual census are in, and we’re up to 1147 young people, a huge 9.9% growth on last year. That’s a fantastic […]
St George’s Day Celebrations 2018
For 2018 we want to try something a bit different… You are tasked with getting to Rye Farm Meadow in Abingdon in an unusual way, bringing a George and a dragon with you and completing some challenges along the way. For more details see the event page. […]
Scout and Guide Christmas Post
The Scout and Guide Christmas Post is running again in Abingdon this year. Post boxes are at 35 Ock Street, Christ Church, Waitrose and other sites. The cards will be delivered before Christmas Eve, for 25p per card, only to houses in Abingdon, Shippon and Radley. The last date of posting is 17 December at 12 […]
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We have more volunteers than ever… but we still need more!
Scouting now has the largest number of volunteers than we’ve had in our entire history! The annual Census figures are out and show us that there’s an incredible amount of volunteers in Scouting, but that with a sky-high waiting list for young people, we still need more. Here’s a snapshot of the top facts and […]
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