Great news! 1st Herne Bay Scout Group has officially been awarded £700 from the Local Council Biodiversity Grant. We’ll be using the funding at our Arkley Road Headquarters to transform our outdoor grounds into a Forest School-inspired ecosystem classroom. The…
Summer Group Update: New Features, Key Dates & Autumn Highlights!
Hi everyone, It has been fantastic seeing the group grow and thrive over the recent months! From our youngest Beavers to our Scouts and volunteers, the 1st Herne Bay spirit is flying high. We have had such an influx of…
Scout Hall Plans Temporarily on Hold
We want to share a quick update regarding our Scout Hall. Our latest grant application for essential damp-proofing work was unfortunately unsuccessful, which means our major renovation plans are temporarily on hold while we look at other funding options. While…
Shaping the Future: Our Summer Upgrade Plan for Arkley Road HQ!
It has been an incredibly busy few months behind the scenes here at 1st Herne Bay! While our Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts have been out adventuring, tracking trails, and learning new skills, a dedicated team has been working hard to…
We’ve Moved! Welcome to our brand-new digital home
Hi everyone, If you’ve noticed things look a little bit crisper around here today, your eyes aren’t deceiving you! We have officially upgraded our website and moved to our brand-new, group-wide domain: 1sthernebay.org.uk! Why the change? As a Group, we…
Group Update: We are growing!
You might notice a few changes around here over the bank holiday weekend! We are currently upgrading our website to transition from 1st Herne Bay Beavers to a full 1st Herne Bay Scout Group platform. This will bring Beavers, Cubs,…
1st Herne Bay Beavers: We have Liftoff!
Earlier this week, the world watched as NASA’s Artemis II mission roared into the sky from the Kennedy Space Center. It’s a historic moment for humanity – the first crewed mission to the Moon in over 50 years – but…
Public Health Advice – Meningitis Outbreak in Kent
Hi everyone, Following the recent news regarding a meningitis outbreak in Kent, the Group Leadership team wanted to provide a quick update. Further information about the outbreak can be found here. For specific concerns, please refer to official public health channels…
Powering Our Future: Solar Panels are Live!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that the first major milestone of our “Support Our Hall” transformation project is officially complete! As of this week, the Scout Hall at Arkley Road is now powered by the sun. This is a massive leap…
Get Ready for the Big Garden Birdwatch!
Calling all 1st Herne Bay Beavers! It’s time to grab your binoculars (or your best “eagle eyes”) because the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch is almost here. We want to see our colony helping out our feathered friends and discovering the…