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Welcome To 1st Cold Ash Scout Troop
1st Cold Ash is a thriving and rapidly growing co-educational Scout section, We currently have around 30 Scouts and five adult leaders. We aim to promote the values of Scouting combined with fun and adventurous activities. The troop meets on a Thursday evening in Acland Community Hall, Cold Ash and welcomes new members from surrounding areas around Cold Ash. If you would like to enquire about joining please get in touch.

The Scout Section is for young people, usually aged between 10 and 14 years. A young person can come in to the troop at 10 and may stay until they are 14½ years old. The Scout Troop is the third and final Section in the Scout Group, once a Scout reaches the age of 14 he or she may chose to become a member of the Taceham Hundred District Explorer Scout Unit, Axford.

Scouts are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities as part of their programme. The Scout section is typically run by the Scouts for the benefit of the Scouts. With a focus on participation, as part of team, a patrol. We emphasis "Fun Learning" within the Scout section to encourage leadership, sense of community, care for others, skills and confidence building. Recognition for these achievements is recognised through a number of Challenges Awards and Activity Badges.

Cold Ash Scouting Group run a balanced programme with particular focus on adventurous outdoor pursuits including, traditional scouting skills, bush walking, camping, survival, and canoeing. During these activities we encourage our Scouts to know their own abilities, and explore their values and personal attitudes.

At 1st Cold Ash, Scouting is about being with friends, as part of a team, participating fully in the adventure and the opportunities of life, playing an active part as a member of the worldwide family of Scouting.
Copyright 2012 : Sean Gillespie
Registered Charity Numbers 306101 (England and Wales)
Sean Gillespie
Scout Leader (Gill)
1st Cold Ash Scout Group
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