5th Spen Valley Scout Group
Welcome to the 5th Spen Valley Scout's website.
Based in Gomersal, Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire, we have a thriving Beaver Colony, Cub Pack and Scout Troop.
Beavers, Cubs and Scouts meet each Friday night during term time, with lots of other activities, camps and events during the year.
Click the links to see our recent events and news.
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Latest news
Great North Run
In September one of our leaders is taking part in the Great North Run in aid of the Arthritis Research Campaign. We would love you to sponsor Jo and help her reach her target of £300.
You can keep up with how Jo’s getting on with training at www.daffysblog.co.uk
Photos of our annual New Year leader's walk from Blakedean to Haworth and back. Fortunately there is no comments section on this page so I don't have to mention that some of us only did half a walk.
Christmas Tree CollectionThank you and well done to all leaders, parents and young members of 5th Spen Valley who gave up their time to help raise £440 with this years Christmas tree collection and special thanks to the fund raising committee for getting things organised.
Beavers & Cubs Christmas Party5th Spen Valley Beavers and Cubs enjoy themselves dressing up for their fancy dress party this year.
Cub Promise VideoAs part of their Artists Badge the Cubs have created a video themed on the Cub Scout Promise; watch the YouTube video
Tree PlantingAround 80 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Parents and Leaders turned up at Fan Wood Camp Site, Gomersal to plant new trees. Greg the warden was thrilled with the turnout and thanked the 5th for all their hard work. Follow the link for some photos of the day.
France 2008 - Alps AdventureThe Scouts, Explorers and Leaders from the 1st, 3rd and 5th Spen Valley Scout Groups are back from their fantastic 8 day Ardeche and Alps adventure in France.
New CalendarThe programme page has been replaced by a Yahoo! Group calendar. If you're not a member, join now,
New TentsWest Yorkshire Free Masons have kindly donated £1500 for the group to buy new tents and equipment.
Fund RaisingSeveral events have raised lots of cash recently, mainly towards the Scout's France trip.