1st Woosehill Scout Group was founded in 1981 and comprises six sections that meet at our Headquarters in Chestnut Avenue, Woosehill.
Sections | Name | Meeting Day |
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2 Beaver Colonies | Swifts | Tuesday from 17:30 to 18:45 |
(ages 6 – 8) | Kingfishers | Wednesday from 17:15 to 18:30 |
2 Cub Packs | Kestrels | Monday from 18:00 to 19:30 |
(ages 8 – 10 ½) | Hawks | Wednesday from 19:00 to 20:30 |
2 Scout Troops | Merlins | Monday from 19:30 to 21:15 |
(10 ½ - 14) | Buzzards | Thursday from 19:15 to 21:00 |
An Explorer Scout section (ages 14 – 18) also uses our HQ.
1st Woosehill Scout Group is one of a number of groups that make up Wokingham District Scouts. We are a registered charity (Charity No. 801523).
Many of our volunteers are parents but we welcome help from outside the Group too. We offer flexible volunteering opportunities depending on how much time you can spare. If you would like to volunteer at 1st Woosehill please Volunteer Here.
The Leadership Team
Each section has a trained, warranted leader (authorised by the Scout Association) and usually at least one assistant leader, who are responsible for the weekly programme and all associated activities within their section. Their programmes are part of the Balanced Programme for 6 to 25 year olds, outlined by the Scout Association. Helpers move on and continually need to be replaced, so please consider Joining our Team.
Group Management Team | |
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Group Lead Volunteer | Fiona Fairhead |
Assistant Group Lead Volunteer | Currently vacant |
Group Administrator | Nicky Hopkins |
Beavers | |
Beaver Section Leader - Swifts | Sarah George |
Beaver Section Leader - Kingfishers | Sue English |
Cubs | |
Cub Section Leader - Kestrels | Steve Gray |
Cub Section Leader - Hawks | Nicky Hopkins |
Scouts | |
Scout Section Leader - Merlins | Craig Koch |
Scout Section Leader - Buzzards | Andy Newman |
Trustee Board
The Committee supports the Group in delivering high-quality scouting in Woosehill. 1st Woosehill Scout Group is a charity and members of the Committee are the trustees of the Group. They contribute different skills and come from a variety of backgrounds. They are responsible for the finances, safety, insurance, building and grounds maintenance, equipment, and fundraising. Members are elected by parents, leaders and the Committee at the Group's Annual General Meeting in the summer term. If you would like to help, please get in touch.
The Group Trustee Board | |
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Chair | Nicky Hopkins |
Secretary | Sarah Dempster |
Treasurer | Stuart Faria |
Hall Booking co-ordinator | Anna Overd |
Quartermaster | Myles Harrison |
Maintenance | John Queenan |
Fundraising | Currently vacant |
Group Lead Volunteer | Fiona Fairhead |
Assistant Group Lead Volunteer | Currently vacant |
Group Administrator | Nicky Hopkins |
Waiting List Coordinator | Astrid Cobb |
Co-opted Trustee | Andrew Jordan |
Section Leaders | (See table above) |