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# 1st Blackwater Valley B-P Scout Group

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- [A Fond Farewell](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2026/07/17/a-fond-farewell/) - After many years of service, our Cub Master (Akela), Darren, has decided to retire from volunteering for our group. On the 15th July 2026, we all came together to surprise him with a farewell party, and the cubs made him a leaving gift. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Darren, who
- [Quiz Night - 11th April](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2026/03/13/quiz-night-11th-april/) - Saturday 11th April. 7pm for a 7.30 start Venue: Scout Hut, Carrington Lane Recreation Ground Our next Quiz is fast approaching, so please book your teams now. Teams can be made up of any number of participants, but participants must be over 14 years of age. The ticket price is £8 per person and £6
- [Beavers: Gingerbread House](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2026/01/21/beavers-gingerbread-house/) - This week, our beavers were busy baking and decorating a wonderful gingerbread house! Mmmmmm...yummy!
- [The COOT rides again!](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/12/01/the-coot-rides-again/) - After quite a year, we decided it was time to dust off the COOT magazine and publish all the great news. You can download the new edition of the COOT magazine here and look at our back catalogue on our COOT Magazine page.
- [Father Christmas Is Visiting!](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/11/30/father-christmas-is-visiting/)
- [Update On Progress](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/09/26/update-on-progress/) - Trustees and leaders from our Scout Group, along with the owner of Keen Construction, have met with Cllr. Carla Morson, Cllr. Fiona White, Your Fund Surrey representative, Shaista Salim, Clerk to Ash Parish Council, Ali Whatmore and the Parish council Head Groundsman, Kevin Graham-Wilson, at the Scout Hut to review progress. As is evident from
- [A Very Special Day!](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/11/28/a-very-special-day/) - Welcome here today to what is, in fact, a new Scout Hut. The internal walls and the floor are the only remnants of a Scout Hut that we have kept useable for over twenty-five years after inheriting it as a dilapidated building. This new building has been made possible because our Scout Group was given
- [Quiz Night November 2025](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/11/28/quiz-night-november-2025/) - Last Saturday, our group hosted our Quiz Night. It was a very special day as that morning our newly refurbished hut was reopened, and it was great to see so many people attend the quiz in the evening. We raised £348 for group funds, which was brilliant. On behalf of everyone who attended, we would
- [Beavers & Cubs: Shortbread and Sparklers](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/11/08/beavers-cubs-shortbread-and-sparklers/) - This week, our Beavers and Cubs joined forces to bake some lovely shortbread in our new oven at our renovated scout hut, then, to finish the evening, they enjoyed some sparklers as part of their bonfire night celebrations.
- [Summer Camp 2025](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/07/27/summer-camp-2025/) - This year’s summer camp was held at the Nantmor Mountain Centre, which our group has visited on several occasions. It offers excellent access to Snowdonia National Park for hiking and camping, and is exceptionally beautiful at this time of year!
- [Seniors: Long John Service](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/07/10/seniors-long-john-service/) - Every year, our seniors complete a full service on our minibus Long John Silver. It includes replacing the air filter, performing a full oil change, changing the fuel filter, inspecting tyres and brakes, as well as looking for any other issues which may cause an MOT failure. Afterwards, they learn how to prime the engine
- [Cubs: Hedgehog Pencil Holders](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/06/25/cubs-hedgehog-pencil-holders/) - Over the last two Wednesdays, the Cubs have been making Hedgehog pencil holders. They all had fun with the saw and found out how hard a hand drill is, but they were all very proud in the end. Well done all!
- [Weybridge 5k, 10k & Half Marathon](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/06/01/weybridge-5k-10k-half-marathon/) - Today we were out helping runners stay hydrated at the Weybridge 5k, 10k & Half Marathon. We take great pride in taking part in these community events and thank the organisers for inviting us. Well done to all the runners!! More photos from the event can be found here: photos.runthrough.co.uk/galleries/weybridge-5k-10k-and-half-marathon-june-2025
- [Scout, Senior and Rover Summer Camps](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/05/30/scout-senior-and-rover-summer-camps/) - We are excited to announce the following summer camps, we will update everyone with more information as we get closer to the events: Scout and Senior Summer Camp 27th July - 1st August 2025 This year, our Scouts and Seniors will head to Nantmor Mountain Centre to partake in some hiking around Snowdonia National Park.
- [Skip Johnson Challenge Hike 2025](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/05/17/skip-johnson-challenge-hike-2025/) - Four members of 1st Blackwater Valley entered as a team for this year’s event alongside Scouts from Hungary, the Scout Association, and 1st Mortimer, a fellow independent Scout Group. Peter Johnson, and ex Royal Marine, was the GSM of 1st Mortimer for over 50 years and he was a co-founder of the BPSA. He and his wife
- [Goodbye Canvas Store](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/04/27/goodbye-canvas-store/) - While it is essential to maintain our group in the present, it is also vital to build it for the future. This weekend, some of our leaders were removing our old canvas store, which was beyond repair. To prevent mould, our canvas must be stored in a clean and dry environment. Sadly, over the many
- [Scouts: E1/E2 Hike](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/03/26/scouts-e1-e2-hike/) - We would like to congratulate our scouts for a great hike around E1/E2 this evening. We even found a landmark we had never visited before! It is a bridge under a railway line.
- [Seniors: Using their loaf!](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/03/27/seniors-using-their-loaf/) - Our seniors put their baking skills to the test and made some bread. One of our leaders lent them a coalman's oven which fits handily over one of our coalman's cookers. They made some great loaves, which were delicious with butter and syrup!
- [Punchbowl Marathon 2025](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2025/02/11/punchbowl-marathon-2025/) - Last weekend we had a small group of members take on the Punchbowl 20 mile marathon, which they successfully completed in 6 hours and 56 minutes. It covers some challenging terrain and beautiful scenery.
- [Christmas Fair 2024](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/11/25/christmas-fair-2024/) - A great big thank you to all who attended our Christmas fair last weekend, and we raised just under £500, which was fantastic. Don't forget our quiz night is approaching on the 7th of December and it is not too late to submit your team by getting in touch here.
- [Hut Maintenance Weeked Two](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/11/16/hut-maintenance-weeked-two/) - Further to our decision to maintain the hut we have, our work on the rear wall entered its second weekend and is now finished. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come down and help.
- [Seniors: Master Cook Badge](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/11/14/seniors-master-cook-badge/) - This week our seniors undertook their Master Cooks badge. Their menu: Starter - lamb sausage shakshuka Main - beef and multi-bean chilli with pasta Dessert - Camp doughnuts Congratulations on a fantastic evening of food!
- [Remembrance Sunday](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/11/10/remembrance-sunday/) - Last Sunday, our group attended the Remembrance Parade in Ash. It is sobering to remember all those locally who have lost their life in war. Thank you to all in our group who attended this special occasion.
- [Beavers: Poppy Making](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/11/06/beavers-poppy-making/) - This week our beavers were busy making poppies for Remembrance Sunday, out of the bottoms of plastic bottles of all things! A bit of paint and they look fantastic. They then distributed them around the local area for people to find and take home.
- [Hut Maintenance Weekend](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/10/26/hut-maintenance-weekend/) - On Saturday, the 26th of October, we started the process of replacing the exterior walls of our Scout Hut. Three unsuccessful applications for a grant to replace our Scout Hut with a new building have reassured us we need to refurbish what we already own. A fourteen-hour session by group leaders succeeded in repairing the floor
- [Seniors: Survival Camp](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/10/26/seniors-survival-camp/) - This weekend our seniors planned a survival hike as part of their Bushman's thong award. It involved a four mile hike and very little in the way of kit! It was a fantastic weekend for all.
- [Beavers: Firework Safety](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/10/23/beavers-firework-safety/) - This week our beavers were learning how to have a safe and enjoyable bonfire night, including the basics of using sparklers. And toasting marshmallows of course!
- [Seniors: Wood Store Update](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/10/10/seniors-wood-store-update/) - This week our seniors starting stacking our new wood store ready for the winter.
- [Quiz Night - 7th December](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/10/05/quiz-night-7th-december/) - We will hold another quiz night at our Scout hut with food and refreshments. Please save the date as more details are to follow!
- [Christmas Fair 2024 - 23rd November](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/10/05/christmas-fair-23rd-november/) - Our Christmas Fair returns with lots of prizes to be won and Santa to visit! Please drop in on Saturday 23rd November 10am-12!
- [Scouts: Cooking Night](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/10/02/scouts-cooking-night/) - This week our scouts cooked up a treat, homemade sausage rolls! However, we don't have an oven in our scout hut so they had to find an ingenious way to achieve their baking. Who knew you can turn a coalman's stove into an oven? They were, of course, absolutely delicious!
- [Beavers & Cubs: Hama Beads](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/09/25/beavers-cubs-hama-beads/) - This week our beavers and cubs were exploring their artistic side by experimenting with Hama beads. These beads you can iron after arranging to permanently connect them into any sort of shape or design.
- [Farewell Mildred](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/09/21/farewell-mildred/) - It is with a heavy heart that the group has sold our beloved Bedford coach, Mildred. After several turbulent years, the group has to continually adapt in order to keep providing excellent scouting opportunities for our children. Mildred has been a massive part of that mission over the years, allowing our sections to travel whenever
- [Beavers: Birthday Wall](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/09/18/beavers-birthday-wall/) - The beavers have been very busy making a new board we can track birthdays on (as we are good at forgetting!). Each month of the year is on a different British native leaf and we all make a cut-out of ourselves to go around too!
- [Beavers: Fruit & Veg](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/09/11/beavers-fruit-veg/) - Last term, our beavers planted a mix of fruit and veg plants. The 'fruits' of their labour are now paying off with some wonderful tomatoes, gorgeous strawberries and some very shy carrots. For a year where the garden hasn't done particularly well with the weird weather patterns, I think our beavers have excelled!
- [Seniors: Wood Store](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/09/19/seniors-wood-store/) - Second week back and our seniors are already pressing on with this term's activities! For many years, we have wanted our own wood store so we can keep the firewood for the group nice and dry. Tonight, we have laid the foundations for something great. Check back for more updates as the project progresses!
- [New Leader Training Weekend](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/05/25/new-leader-training-weekend/) - 25th & 26th May 2024 One of the greatest assets of our group is that most of our current leaders were also once our beavers! This weekend was an excellent training experience for our new leaders and comprised many of the basic scouting skills. To see our young leaders develop and build the foundation for
- [Beavers: Planting Seeds & Bulbs](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/04/17/beavers-planting-seeds-bulbs/) - This week our Beavers were exploring the world of plants. They planted a mix of seeds and bulbs and we can't wait to see the results of their hard work!
- [Cubs: Vegetable planting & Bug Houses](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/05/22/cubs-vegetable-planting-bug-houses/) - This week our Cubs planted some vegetables and made bug houses. Can you identify what they planted?
- [Beavers & Cubs: Flower Festival](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/05/30/beavers-cubs-flower-festival/) - Our Beavers and Cubs have worked extremely hard on their display for St Mark's Flower Festival, which runs 31st May to 3rd June 10am - 4pm daily. Well done to all involved for such amazing work!
- [Quiz Night 15th June](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/05/30/quiz-night-15th-june/) - Saturday 15th June 19:00 At our scout hut. Our next quiz is fast approaching, so please book your teams now. The teams can comprise any number and participants have to be over 14 years of age. The price of the ticket is £8 per person and £6 for under 16s. This includes a challenging quiz
- [Frimley Park Hospital Fun Run](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2021/09/26/frimley-park-hospital-fun-run-2/) - Another year and another great event organised by Frimley Park Hospital. We have a long affiliation with the fundraiser supplying sustenance to the runners at their time of need.
- [Skip Johnson Memorial Hike 2024](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/04/27/skip-johnson-memorial-hike-2024/) - Our group took part in the second Skip Johnson Memorial Hike at Mortimer Scout HQ. It was a difficult hike but fortunately, the rain held off! Well done to all who took part and made it an amazing event.
- [Cub Cake Sale](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2017/03/17/cub-cake-sale/) - Well done to all the Cubs at Holly Lodge Primary School today. We certainly love a Cake Friday. The grand total raised was £199.07.
- [Grand Chalais Trois - Summer Camp 2009](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2009/07/25/grand-chalais-trois-summer-camp-2009/) - Another wonderful year visiting France!
- [Chudleigh (The Rock) 2010](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2010/03/06/chudleigh-the-rock-2010/) - Pioneer & Mountford Troop visited the Rock centre in Chudleigh for another weekend of climbing, caving, abseiling & high ropes.
- [Nova Scotia Beavers Manor Farm Visit](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2010/05/08/nova-scotia-beavers-manor-farm-visit/) - A visit to the farm and hands on with the animals for the 'Beavers'.
- [Ostridge Farm Summer Camp 2010](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2010/07/31/ostridge-farm-summer-camp-2010/) - The Godfrey's let us use their one of many fields once again, so we could have a brilliant camp! Was an amazing time, and will definitely be going back!
- [The Rock – Chudleigh Senior Caving Badge](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2011/02/18/the-rock-chudleigh-senior-caving-badge/) - A weekend away underground, exploring some of Devon’s cave systems!
- [Medway Canoe Expedition 2011](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2011/07/02/medway-canoe-expedition-2011/) - On the 2nd & 3rd of July 2011 Mountford Troop spent the weekend mucking about on the river. The weather was gorgeous, courageous attempts were made at falling overboard, and we met Wilson.
- [Brownsea Island Summer Camp 2011](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2011/07/29/brownsea-island-summer-camp-2011/) - Pioneer & Mountford Troop spent summer camp on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour. As always, the weather was perfect, and although we didn't catch up with the ice cream boat, we did meet some rather terrifying pirates!
- [Senior Silver DofE Expedition 2012](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2012/02/14/senior-silver-dofe-expedition-2012/) - On 24th - 26th February 2012 Mountford Troop undertook the silver DofE expedition in the beautiful countryside of the South Downs.
- [“Tom Sawyer & Huck Finn” Bivvi Camp](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2012/03/24/tom-sawyer-huck-finn-bivvi-camp/) - Pioneer Troop spent a weekend camping in E4, part of the ranges which we were given permission to conduct Scouting activities.
- [Camp Quantock - Summer Camp 2012](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2012/07/28/camp-quantock-summer-camp-2012/) - This year we camped in Somerset on a piece of land owned by one of the leaders.
- [Scout Halloween Salt Dough](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2013/02/10/scout-halloween-salt-dough/)
- [Geo-caching, Hasting Wolf Cub Pack](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2013/03/23/geo-caching-hasting-wolf-cub-pack-23rd-march-2013/) - It was a tad cold, but a great day was had by all!
- [Project Skyship](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2013/06/29/project-skyship/) - Aims The Senior Scouts have the following aims that they wish to accomplish with this project: Construct a holder for the payload Construct a parachute for landing Take pictures of Near Space Take temperature measurements Communicate GPS position to the ground during flight Record flight The first part the Scouts need to consider is the
- [Pi Night](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2014/01/09/pi-night/) - Scouting is about trying new things, whether that is outdoors or indoors. This week we looked at the Raspberry Pi which is a computer about the size of a credit card. It was released a couple of years ago and has taken the world by storm since, with people all over the world making: robots,
- [Lake District](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2015/04/09/lake-district/) - A glorious time in the lakes!
- [Church Parade Update](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2015/05/05/church-parade-update/) - UP UNTIL DECEMBER 2014 WE ATTENDED THE YOUTH SERVICE ST ANDREW'S CHURCH THE YOUTH SERVICE IS VERY MUCH PART OF SCOUTING. IT BRINGS THE YOUTH GROUPS OF THE AREA TOGETHER AND HELPS GIVE US AN IDENTITY IN THE COMMUNITY. OVER THE YEARS OUR ATTENDANCE HAD BECOME LOW BUT THE GROUP COMMITTEE IS KEEN THAT WE SHOULD
- [Guildford Raft Race 2015](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2015/07/07/guildford-raft-race-2015/) - On the 4th of July 2015 Pioneer troop took part in the annual Lions of Guildford Raft Race. The theme was 'Stars & Stripes' so of course we entered our raft as a British warship (HMS Dreadnought).
- [Morocco - Jebel Toubkal Hike 2015](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2015/08/10/morocco-jebel-toubkal-hike-2015/) - Mountford Troop spent eight days hiking in the high Atlas mountains of Morocco as part of their Gold DofE award.
- [More House School Cub Activity Day](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2015/09/01/more-house-school-cub-activity-day/) - Hastings Cub Pack spent the day at More House School using their low-ropes, high-ropes, and long zip-line.
- [Camp Trallong, Brecon Beacons](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2016/02/24/a-camp-in-the-brecon-beacons/) - It was wet, it was windy, it was wonderful!
- [Crinacott Farm Summer Camp 2016](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2016/07/30/crinacott-farm-summer-camp-2016/) - A wonderful camp at Crinacott Farm!
- [Beaver summer nature ramble](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2016/10/07/beaver-summer-nature-ramble/) - On July 13th the Beavers trekked several miles through the army training grounds and picnicked near a large erratic. Fun was had by all.
- [Camp Croissant - France Summer Camp 2017](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2017/07/29/camp-croissant-france-summer-camp-2017/) - Pioneer & Mountford Troops returned to a small farm owned by a Scotsman and his wife (Craig & Mary) in a very rural area of Pressignac in Southern France.
- [Scout "Chudleigh" Camp in Devon February 2018](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2018/02/14/1324/) - Caving at Pridhamsleigh Cavern on Saturday morning. Indoor wall climbing at Dart Rock Saturday afternoon. High tree ropes at the Rock Center Sunday morning with wind and sleet. Climbing on Tor in Dartmoor Sunday afternoon with sleet and wind. The Scouts arrived on Friday night and stayed that night and Saturday night in Great Hound
- [Camp Fangorn - Forest of Dean Summer Camp 2018](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2018/07/29/camp-fangorn-forest-of-dean-summer-camp-2018/) - Pioneer & Mountford Troops enjoyed a nine day summer camp on farmland in the ancient Forest of Dean, during peaceful times this summer.
- [Seniors: Flying](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2017/04/17/seniors-flying/) - Over two weekends, our Seniors went flying in a light aircraft. These are the photos of us visiting Bembridge on the Isle of Wight for lunch before flying around The Needles and back home.
- [Seniors: Burger Making](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2015/10/01/seniors-burger-making/) - Tonight our Seniors made home made burgers! They then cooked them over an open fire which gave them a delicious camp taste.
- [Seniors: Hobo Stoves](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/04/25/seniors-hobo-stoves/) - This week our seniors made Hobo Stoves, these are small stoves which are often made from tin cans with legs attached. They have great ventilation meaning they burn really efficiently.
- [Activities Update 2021](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2021/03/19/activities-update-2021/) - During this period, we are keeping our Scout Hut useable and doing maintenance work on "Mildred" our Scout Group coach. Our Minibus Long John Silver has had work done and passed the MOT in February 2021. We are also pushing fund raising for re-building our Scout Hut and would ask everybody to pass on the
- [Bonfire Night 2021](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2021/11/05/bonfire-night-2021/) - Thank you to all those who supported our Bonfire Night celebrations this year.
- [Bonfire Night 2019](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2019/11/05/bonfire-night-2019/) - Thanks again for all those supported our Bonfire Night!
- [Rafting](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2017/05/24/rafting-2/) - A fine summer's evening on the water.
- [1st Class Hike](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2017/03/19/1st-class-hike/) - Huge congratulations to our Senior Scouts for finishing their 1st Class Hike, a 2 day 1 night hike covering at least 25km. They showed great determination and resilience over this weekend and they should be very proud!!
- [Scout Pub Quiz](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2017/01/15/scout-pub-quiz/) - It was a challenging evening of tough questions and great food, but there can only be one wooden spoon winner!
- [Bonfire Night 2018](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2018/11/05/bonfire-night-2018/) - What an end to a fantastic year, thanks so much to everyone who attended our Bonfire Night!
- [Remembrance Parade 2016](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2016/11/13/remembrance-parade-2016/) - It was great to see so many attending the Ash Remembrance Parade today and as always, we were honoured to take part.
- [Bonfire Night 2016](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2016/11/05/bonfire-night-2016/) - Thank you to all those who braved the storm and came to our Bonfire Night, it was probably the wettest on record for us.
- [Bonfire Night 2017](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2017/11/05/bonfire-night-2017/) - As another year closes, we celebrate with our annual Bonfire Night celebration!
- [Bonfire Night 2015](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2015/11/05/bonfire-night-2015/) - Thank you to all who attended out Bonfire Night and made it such a great evening!
- [VE Day Parade](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2015/05/09/ve-day-parade/) - Aldershot VE Day Parade 70
- [Cake Sale Fundraiser](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2015/03/14/cake-sale-fundraiser/) - Our sections were out today after baking cakes to sell. Well done all on a fantastic fundraiser!
- [Rafting](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2016/06/09/rafting/) - Pioneer Troop spent the evening raft building and paddling!
- [Home Built Canoe](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2016/04/29/home-built-canoe/) - Our Seniors have been building their own canoe, which they finally took for test paddle.
- [Sausage Rolls](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2016/10/13/sausage-rolls/) - Tonight our Scouts made sausage rolls with their own different fillings....yum!
- [Frimley Park Hospital Fun Run](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2017/04/30/frimley-park-hospital-fun-run-3/) - This year there was such a great demand for bacon sandwiches we had to up our game, managing to cook 23 rashers at once! Last year we only managed 21. We were so proud, people thought our cheering was the race starting.
- [Remembrance Parade](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2015/11/08/remembrance-parade/) - It is always a great honour to parade in Ash with the other youth sections on such an important day.
- [Raft Testing](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2015/06/24/raft-testing/) - Raft construction testing for our raft race.
- [The Rock - Chudleigh 2013](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2013/02/22/the-rock-chudleigh-2013/) - Our Scouts and Senior Scouts spent a weekend Caving, Tree walking, Abseiling and Rock Climbing at The Rock Centre, Chudleigh. Our highlight was our GSM, Richard, demonstrating the tree walk skateboard:
- ['Camp Buccaneer' Summer Camp 2015](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2015/07/31/camp-buccaneer-summer-camp-2015/) - Pioneer & Mountford Troop on summer camp in 2015 with the Danish Frederiksborg Troop.
- [Chudleigh 'The Rock' Center 2015](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2015/02/21/chudleigh-the-rock-center-2015/) - Pioneer & Mountford Troop February camp at The Rock center Chudleigh. Activities included caving, climbing, abseiling and high ropes course.
- [Nova Scotia Beavers visit a Victorian Farm](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2012/06/01/nova-scotia-beavers-visit-a-victorian-farm/) - Our Beaver's had a great time visiting an historic farm and learning about the Victorians.
- [Bonfire Night 2011](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2011/11/05/bonfire-night-2011/) - Another great firework night with some fantastic company, thanks to everyone for coming to enjoy the show and food!
- [FUND RAISING 2012](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2012/10/25/fund-raising-2012/) - Saturday 3rd November. 9 am. Table top sale at Heatherside Community Centre, Camberley. November 7th. Firework Evening. A great evening and a fundraiser as well! December 15th 10 am onwards. Christmas Fair at the Mytchett Centre
- [Bonfire Night 2014](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2014/11/05/bonfire-night-2014/) - Another year and another fantastic evening. Thank you all for coming and making it so enjoyable.
- [Bonfire Night 2013](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2013/11/05/bonfire-night-2013/) - Pictures from our annual Bonfire Night, as usual there were fireworks, hot dogs and hot drinks! A special thank you goes to one of our leaders for videoing the event:
- [Bonfire Night 2012](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2012/11/05/bonfire-night-2012/) - Pictures from our annual Bonfire Night. As usual there were fireworks, hot dogs and hot drinks! A big thank you goes out to all who helped on the night and those who donated, without donations, this event could not go ahead.
- [Dog Tag 10k](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2019/10/27/dog-tag-10k/) - Our first organised run on Army training grounds on Sunday the 27th of October to raise funds for our Group went really well! Our grateful thanks to sponsors: And some photos:
- [Fund Raising](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2020/03/17/fund-raising/) - COMING UP THIS YEAR: FUND RAISING is a constant requirement to help keep our existing Scout Hut together, keep an inventory of usable canvas and camping equipment; and keep our coach and minibus on the road. LEADERS and PARENTS do a great deal with maintenance of hut and vehicles; but all too often there is
- [Sportsman Badge - Dog Agility with 'CC Agility'](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2015/09/05/sportsman-badge-dog-agility-with-cc-agility/) - Scouts of Pioneer troop attended 'Dog Fest' and the Merist Wood Fair on two separate weekends and assisted with the dog agility demonstrations and competitions to learn about the sport. They then spent the day with 'CC Agility' at their own facility on Saturday the 5th of August, trying their hand at dog agility. Using
- [Frimley Park Hospital Fun Run](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2012/02/19/frimley-park-hospital-fun-run/) - Our Scout group provided light refreshment to all the amazing runners supporting this event. (some runners were from our group as well!) Thanks to everyone who was there.
- [New Fence](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2012/09/30/new-fence/) - After one weekend of bramble clearance, the new fence could finally be built!! It has been a long time coming but even for a simple project like this there are a number of logistical problems that need to be solved, for example: what weekend are the most people free? When can the fencing supplier deliver?
- [Parents - Your Scout Group Needs You!](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2014/03/10/parents-your-scout-group-needs-you/) - Your Scout Group Our Scout Group belongs to the Baden-Powell Scouts Association. The association and all groups are entirely run by volunteers from top to bottom. Each group owns its own assets and our group specifically is run by the parents of children in the group or who people who have had children in our group.
- [Scout Hut Rebuild](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2020/03/01/scout-hut-rebuild/) - March 2020 - We have successfully discharged all the conditions for our planning permission and have successfully applied for a renewal of that planning permission so that we can focus on securing grants to re-build our Scout Hut. See more under Scout Hut Page.
- [Scout Outings 2011](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2011/12/14/scout-outings-2011/) - Brownsea Island - Summer Camp 2011 Date: 29th July – 7th August 2011 Consisted of building and sleeping under a canvas, as well as lots of activities involving boats, water and a bit of land! The Rock - Chudleigh Senior Caving Badge Date: 18th - 21st February 2011 A weekend away underground, exploring some of
- [Scout Outings 2012](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2012/12/14/scout-outings-2012/) - Camp Quantock - Summer Camp 2012 Date: 28th July to 5th August 2012 This year we were camping in Somerset. Clay Pigeon Shoot Date: 7th June 2012 Our Scouts and Senior Scouts were invited to take a day shooting clays in the Kent farmland by kind arrangement for our Group by the West Kent
- [Coronavirus](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2020/03/17/coronavirus/) - Dear Parents, Due to concerns regarding the spread of Coronavirus we will suspend Beaver, Cub, Scout and Senior Scout weekly meetings until after the Easter holidays. Whether or not the British Government strategy will prove effective time will tell. At the moment, any action to delay the spread of the virus appears to be the
- [Remembrance 2018](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2018/10/23/remembrance-2018/) - "At the going down of the Sun and in the morning, We will remember them." 1st Blackwater Valley will be attending the Remembrance Day Parade in Ash on Sunday the 11th of November. Units will gather at the Ash Council Offices at 10:00 hrs (10 am).
- [Remembrance 2012](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2012/11/12/1244/) - "At the going down of the Sun and in the morning, We will remember them." Every year, a local group gets asked to arrange and lead the local Remembrance day parade service. Pioneer Scout Troop and Mountford Troop were asked to lead this year's service at St Andrew's Church, Frimley. It has been quite a
- [Activities 2019/2020](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2019/10/21/activities-2019-2020/) - A highlight of upcoming events: Inaugural 10k "Dog Tag" Run over military training grounds - Sunday 27th October. Run starts 10:00 - Scouts and helpers there for 08:00; FIREWORK NIGHT Wednesday 6th November; Christmas Fair will be held at the Mytchett Centre (10 -12) on Saturday 23rd November; Scouts to Theatre - "An Inspector Calls"
- [Photograph Galleries](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2019/10/21/photograph-galleries/) - Our photo galleries have been taken offline and will be re-established for group member access in the future. Update: Members can view our galleries here.
- [Group Facebook Pages](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2018/02/14/group-facebook-pages/) - I would like to remind everyone who belongs to the group can join our private Facebook page. And our public Facebook page.
- [COVID-19 Update](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2021/03/19/covid-19-update/) - Dear Parents, We are now in March 2021 and all meetings of Leaders and Scouts have been by video conference for some time now. The C-19 vaccine roll out is now in progress and we have some intimation of when we might be able to get back to normal meetings. Schools have started back but
- [Remembrance Service 2020](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2020/11/02/remembrance-service-2020/) - Due to COVID restrictions preventing a full parade, the group held its own Remembrance service at the memorial in Ash inline with current guidance. A core group of leaders attended, representing each section. At 11am on 1st November, the leaders held a minute silence before the following poem was read out: The Soldier by Rupert
- [Group Status](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2021/03/19/group-status/) - On the 22nd of January 2021, our Group took the decision to become an independent Traditional Scout Group. We are now registered with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). After over twenty years of enjoyable membership with the Baden-Powell Scouts Association (BPSA) circumstances dictated that the interests of our Group are better
- [Quiz Night Success!](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/03/11/quiz-night-success/) - A big thank you to all of those who attended on Saturday and made it such an enjoyable event. A special thanks to Darren (our Cub Master) for organizing the quiz on Saturday and also to Mike (Trustee) who helped on the catering front. When all the money is in we will have made a
- [Scouts: Camp Fire Cooking](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/03/13/scouts-camp-fire-cooking/) - After the recent success of the Scout's fire building, this week they were challenged to create a meal which could be cooked entirely on one green stick. Their choice: a form of sausage roll made from a sausage and bread twist dough. . .interesting. . .
- [Seniors: Cooking Challenge Evening](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/03/14/seniors-cooking-challenge-evening/) - This week our Seniors were surprised with a Ready Steady Cook style challenge where they were presented with a bunch of ingredients and told they have to come up with a main meal. They absolutely aced the challenge and concocted a fantastic pasta dish, maybe we have some new camp cooks?
- [Beavers: Mother's Day](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/03/06/beavers-mothers-day/) - We couldn't post this on the night as our Beavers were undertaking a secret mission to make Mother's Day cards. But now the day has past, here is a behind the scenes of the clever colour mixing they achieved to get their designs.
- [Scouts: Post-Hike Fire](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/02/21/scouts-post-hike-fire/) - After an exhausting twelve mile hike at the weekend around Box Hill, the Scouts took it easy and enjoyed making a fire.
- [Beavers: Pancakes and Investitures](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/02/07/beavers-pancakes-and-investitures/) - What a busy night! After our Beavers made some fantastic pancakes, we invested four new Beavers into the Colony.
- [Quiz Night Saturday 9th March 2024](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/02/15/quiz-night-saturday-9th-march-2024/) - Quiz Night Saturday 9th March - 19:30 for a 20:00 start. Ash Football Club, Shawfield Rd, Ash, Aldershot GU12 6RB We are excited to announce the return of our in person quiz night! Tickets are £8.50 per person and include a ploughman’s supper. Teams of up to a maximum of 8 but there is no
- [World Federation of Independent Scouts (WFIS)](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/01/27/world-federation-of-independent-scouts-wfis/) - A small selection of our leaders paid for themselves to attend the WFIS general assembly because of our group currently lacking the funds to cover the costs. They flew to Portugal to accept our invitation to become full members after successfully completing our probationary period. Our group now joins over 150 affiliated groups in 65
- [Beavers: Colour Mixing](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/01/17/beavers-colour-mixing/) - This week our Beavers were busy exploring again, but not outside this time! Instead, they were in the hut learning all about mixing colours and doing some fascinating experiments to see what colours they could make.
- [We need your help!](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2024/01/08/we-need-your-help/) - EVERYONE PLEASE READ! Whether you are a past or present member, we desperately need your help. As many of you are aware, we need a new scout hut. Our current hut was a temporary building with an end of life around the late 90s. We have kept it serviceable until now, but we are losing
- [Merry Christmas & Happy New Year](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/12/24/merry-christmas-happy-new-year/) - We wish everyone in our scouting family a merry Christmas and a happy new year! Please enjoy the holidays and we can't wait to see you again on our return, which will be 10th January 2024.
- [Scouts: Radiation](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/12/06/scouts-radiation/) - Tonight the Scouts learnt all about radiation from one of our leaders, who is a soil & rock scientist by day. They learnt all about the good and bad types and measuring some Uranium Ore with a scintillator. It was great to fully appreciate that while the bad type seems to make the news so
- [Seniors: Ice Skating](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/12/14/seniors-ice-skating/) - The lead up to Christmas always seems to be a time of illness, never the less, the few Seniors we had left enjoyed an evening on the ice!
- [Christmas Fayre!](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/11/25/christmas-fayre/) - Our Christmas fayre was a great success and we thank all those who helped and attended. We would also like to thank our long running partner, Mytchett Centre, for allowing us to host it in their hall.
- [Christmas Fayre 25th November 2023](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/09/26/christmas-fayre-25th-november-2023/) - Save the date! Our Christmas fayre will be returning to the Mytchett centre on the 25th November from 10am - 12pm. There will be lots of games to play, sweets to be won and Santa to see! We look forward to seeing everyone and their family. All our welcome, so no need to be a
- [Rovers: Weekend Camp](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/11/18/rovers-weekend-camp/) - Last weekend our Rovers went on a two day camp in East Horsley. It was rather soggy but a great time was had by all. This was trial for a similar camp which will be planned by our Seniors next year.
- [Scouts: E1 Hike](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/11/15/scouts-e1-hike/) - Last week, our Scout planned an evening hike of 5km around our local army training ground known as E1. All they had was a map, route card, and compass. The parents were pleased to find all Scouts had found their way back to the pickup point by the end of the evening! Well done to
- [Beavers: Christmas Decorations](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/11/15/beavers-christmas-decorations/) - We know it is a little early, but this weeks our Beavers were making decorations ready for the festive period. It included making snow balls out of ink and creating salt dough creations.
- [Beavers: Remembrance Poppies](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/11/08/beavers-remembrance-poppies/) - This week our Beavers learnt all about Remembrance and painted some poppies. Good work! You can find out more about this tradition at the Royal British Legion website here.
- [Scouts: Pumpkin Carving](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/11/01/scouts-pumpkin-carving/) - After the Beavers did such a great job, the Scouts felt left out! This evening we carved both pumpkins and watermelons to create some fantastic artistic pieces.
- [Seniors: Knife Skills](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/10/19/seniors-knife-skills/) - Tonight, the Seniors practiced their knife skills, prepping wood for a small fire which they built at the end of the evening. These skills are really important to repeat as often as possible and allow the Seniors to become confident with using blades. This then makes work on camp much easier. We also had a
- [Scouts: Skewer Cooking](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/10/18/scouts-skewer-cooking/) - This week, our Scouts revised the use of the 'Jenga tower' method of fire building to create a wonderful ember base to do some cooking. Each Scout made their own skewer of assortments of meat and vegetables to cook.
- [Beavers: Pumpkin Carving](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/10/18/beavers-pumpkin-carving/) - Things turned spooky this week as Beavers undertook pumpkin carving for Halloween. I am sure you will agree, there were some fantastic designs!
- [Crinacott Farm - Summer Camp 2023](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/07/29/crinacott-farm-summer-camp-2023/) - After last year’s wonderful camp locally in East Horsley, this year we headed to a lovely farm in Holsworthy, North Devon. Long-time friends of the group, Mike and Linda at Crinacott Farm, have hosted many memorable summer camps for us over the years and we are very excited to had been invited again. In a
- [Our Stall at Ash Fete 2023](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/07/01/our-stall-at-ash-fete-2023/) - I would like to say an enormous thank you to all those helping at our stall today at Ash Fete. We had some great activity photos, section information and, of course, some fun games to play! It was great to see all those visitors. If you visited our stall and want to enquire about our
- [Skip Johnson Memorial Hike](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/06/29/skip-johnson-memorial-hike/) - On the 1st April 2023 was the inaugural Skip Johnson Memorial Hike, where teams across counties competed in a blind route hike in the fastest time. Fortunately, our leaders bought it home for our group. Well done! Neil Johnson kindly visited to present the shield in person. Skip Johnson was his father and played a
- [Ash Village Fete 1st July 2023](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/06/27/ash-village-fete-1st-july/) - Dear All, We have a stall at Ash Village Fete this weekend! If you can lend a hand, then please let us know. If you just want to drop by and say hi, that's cool too!
- [Our Stall at North Camp Fayre](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/06/25/our-stall-at-north-camp-fayre/) - We would like to say a big thank you to all who stopped by our stall on Sunday. It was great seeing so many!
- [North Camp Fayre 25th June 2023](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/06/21/north-camp-fayre-25th-june-2023/) - Dear All, The group will have a stand at the North Camp fayre this weekend. Please come and visit us to find out more about our group!
- [Quiz Night 30th April 2023](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/05/13/quiz-night-30th-april-2023/) - Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new quiz leader! Congratulations to RBO Jokers who have taken the cup from previous leaderboard winners, Tukker's Tigers.
- [Quiz Night 21st January 2023](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/01/29/741/) - On Saturday night, our 2023 quiz league kicked off! It was a close match, but somehow Tukker's Tigers turned it around in the second half to snatch it from the Williams. Well done all teams! Results: Team Round One Round Two Total Tukker's Tigers 290 295 585 Williams 315 260 575 RBO Jokers 300 255
- [Farewell Your Majesty, We Salute You.](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2022/09/08/farewell-your-majesty-we-salute-you/) - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II promised her lifetime in service to her country and the Commonwealth and was true to her word; eternally loyal and committed she was a shining example to all who hold responsibility and authority in countries and communities all around the world. It is with sadness that we receive the news
- [An Inspector Calls Theatre Trip](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2022/05/12/an-inspector-calls-theatre-trip/) - Dear Parents/Guardians, I am excited to invite all Scouts and Seniors to an afternoon of theatre at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford, on Saturday 26th November 2022. We will attend the matinee performance of ‘An Inspector Calls’ starting at 14:30. The group will arrange transport to and from the theatre, picking up and dropping off
- [Summer Camp 2022](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2022/04/30/summer-camp-2022/) - After a two year hiatus due to COVID-19, members of Pioneer & Mountford Troops are invited to Camp "Ada", a nine day summer camp in East Horsley - parish of the mathematician and first computer programmer, Lady Ada Lovelace.
- [Beavers: Gingerbread Houses](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/01/25/beaver-pancakes/) - This week the beavers were busy making their gingerbread houses which were fun to build and delicious to eat!
- [Beavers: Hama Beads Evening](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/02/01/beaver-hama-beads-evening/) - This evening the Beavers worked on their hand eye co-ordination by making Hama bead decorations.
- [Rovers: Safety In The Hills!](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/02/12/leaders-safety-in-the-hills/) - All our leaders regularly undertake training. This weekend it was Scout and Senior Scout leaders who were undertaking their second part of their Safety In The Hills training. Our GSM, who is a certified mountain leader, led this course and it covered the intricacies of hill walking for groups. It is an assessed course over
- [Scouts: Fire!](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/03/15/scouts-fire/) - Fire is incredibly important to scouting. It is how we cook and how we keep warm. But there is an art to preparing and building a fire that will light easy and last for the time we need. These are skills best taught when you don't need them, so when you do, nothing is new!
- [Scouts: Canvas Evening](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/06/07/scouts-canvas-evening/) - With summer camp hurtling towards us, there is never a better time to remind ourselves how to construct the various canvases we use on our camps. From dining shelters to patrol tents. Every canvas has its quirks!
- [Seniors: Camping Kit Check](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/06/09/seniors-camping-kit-check/) - Seniors decided to test our coalman cookers as summer camp is around the corner. All our kit requires constant maintenance, and it is important the scouts get to experience taking it apart and servicing.
- [Seniors: Fire Lighting](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/06/15/seniors-fire-lighting/) - Being able to light fire starts with preparing the wood you plan to burn, failing to understanding the different stages of sizing material will result in failing to light it. We can only learn this skill through practice.
- [Scouts: Hike Route Planning](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/06/28/scouts-hike-route-planning/) - Route planning is a vital part of a successful hike. There is no better way than to learn how to read OS maps, to fill out a route card, and then get out and start hiking!
- [Beavers: Camp Fire!](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/2023/09/13/beavers-camp-fire/) - First night back and the Beavers had a relaxing evening building and cooking on an open fire. A great evening eating hot dogs and marshmallows!

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/) - Traditional Scout Group in Ash Vale & Mytchett area since 1995. Our sections include: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Senior Scouts and Rovers.
- [Coot Magazine](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/coot/) - The COOT Magazine aka "the coot" has been produced intermittently over the years as our Group magazine.
- [Our Scout Hut](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/our-scout-hut/) - Our Group started in January 1994 when it met at the Mytchett Community Centre. Coincidentally, the Ash Vale B-P Scout Group started there shortly afterwards.
- [Cubs](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/sections/cubs/) - Hastings Wolf Cub Pack is for girls and boys aged 8 to 11 years and meets term time on Wednesday 18:00 to 19:15.
- [Trustees](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/trustees/) - The Group has a small core of trustees who are charged with the administration of the charity to provide the best experiences they can to our children.
- [WFIS](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/about/wfis/) - WFIS world federation of independent scouts Despite being a small independent Scout Group, 1st Blackwater Valley B-P Scout Group is a full member of the World Federation of Independent Scouts. The World Federation of Independent Scouts is a non-governmental international Scouting organisation. We are more than 6.5 Million Scouts all over the world and are
- [About](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/about/) - In the late summer of 1993, a meeting of parents agreed to form a new Scout Group to provide traditional Scouting for their children.
- [Mildred (coach)](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/vehicles/mildred-coach/) - MILDRED is a BIG red coach.
- [Leaders](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/leaders/) - The group has a number of long standing members, most of them have come up through the group and stayed to become leaders to offer the same experiences..
- [Vehicles](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/vehicles/) - A short history Since forming in early 1994, 1st Blackwater Valley has benefitted from ownership of various vehicles, the standard of which has slowly improved.
- [Rovers](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/sections/rovers/) - Rover Scouts is for women and men aged 18 years+ and meet on the first Tuesday of the month 19:30 to 21:30.
- [Seniors](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/sections/seniors/) - Mountford Senior Scout Troop is for girls and boys aged 15 to 18 years and meets term time on Thursday 19:30 to 21:30.
- [Scouts](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/sections/scouts/) - Pioneer Scout Troop is for girls and boys aged 12 to 15 years and meets term time on Wednesday 19:30 to 21:30.
- [Beavers](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/sections/beavers/) - Beavers is for girls and boys aged 5 to 8 years and they meet term time on Wednesday 16:45 to 17:45.
- [Sections](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/sections/) - We have five different sections covering an age range of girls and boys from 5 to 18 years, and women and men 18+ years.
- [Long John Silver](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/vehicles/long-john-silver/) - A local company provided very generous funding for the purchase of a modern, reliable minibus.
- [Training](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/leaders/training/) - Our leaders are required to undergoing numerous training, as well as hold a DBS clearance.
- [Uniform](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/uniform/) - Uniform is very important in our objective of traditional scouting and we source low cost but rugged uniform.
- [Beaver Programme](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/sections/beavers/beaver-programme/) - The core Beaver programme starts with the Kitten badge before progressing through Paw Prints and finishing with the Dam Builder.
- [Supporters](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/supporters/) - There are so many people, companies, organisations and public bodies who have and do support or sponsored us.
- [Choosing a Scout knife](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/sections/scouts/choosing-a-scout-knife/) - Learning to use a knife is very important in scouting, but there is lots to know before buying a blade, including types of metals and types of blades.
- [Gift Aid](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/gift-aid/) - If you are an eligible UK tax payer, please consider helping us raise funds through Gift Aid
- [Trek Cart](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/vehicles/trek-cart/) - Our Trek Cart is a little like one of those garden Gnomes - stolen by someone and taken on a tour of the world.
- [Polly Filla](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/vehicles/polly-filla/) - Polly (filla) was a twin rear wheel, petrol Ford Transit. The colour green was painted by the Scouts.
- [Penelope Pitstop](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/vehicles/penelope-pitstop/) - Penelope was our first coach. She was named because of her habit of needing to stop
- [Matt](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/vehicles/matt/) - Matt minibus (retired) Matt was our group minibus, seen here at Tanner's Marathon 2004.
- [Jack Holt](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/vehicles/jack-holt/) - Jack Holt Sailing boat (Retired) Jack Holt teaching the scouts to sail in Poole Harbour on our 2011 summer camp 'Pilgrims & Pirates'.
- [George (coach)](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/vehicles/george-coach/) - George Coach (Retired) George was our second coach, another Bedford. We are currently looking for photos of George.
- [Ermintrude](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/vehicles/ermintrude/) - Ermintrude Sailing Dinghy (stolen) Erimintrude was a small rowing boat which was donated to the Scout Group in 2004. Work was done by parents, leaders, and scouts to make her ship-shape. This included building a seat, attaching a rope 'bumper', building a pair of stands, and a new paint job. Sadly shortly after completing this
- [Big Yank](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/vehicles/big-yank/) - Big Yank was our sailing dinghy and was used extensively on our summer camp in Poole Harbour, 'Camp Robinson Crusoe'.
- [Cubette](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/vehicles/cubette/) - Cubette took us to Chudleigh in 2004 for climbing, caving and abseiling and can be seen with our camp kit.
- [Fundraising](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/fundraising/) - As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our community to keep providing the very best experiences to our children and young adults.
- [Contact](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/contact/) - Email us at info@1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk or fill out the form below.
- [Scout Programme](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/sections/scouts/scout-programme/) - Scout Programme achieved over 3 years The programme consists of four main sections with a large number of proficiency badges earnt along the way. Tenderfoot Tenderfoot is the first badgework a new Scout will undertake. It is based heavily on the Cub Scout programme and should be seen as a recap before starting Scouts.
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## Block Library

- [Capital Works](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/bg-block/capital-works/) - SCOUT HUT BUILDING GRANT Our Scout Group has been given a grant to conduct capital works to our Scout Hut. Guildford Borough Council have provided the grant through YOUR FUND SURREY, supported by Cllr Carla Morson (LibDem) and Cllr Fiona White (LibDem). The Scout Group and Ash Parish Council are delighted at this opportunity to guarantee
- [BWV Post Block](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/bg-block/bwv-post-block/) - Post content
- [BWV Page Bock](https://www.1stblackwatervalleyscouts.co.uk/bg-block/bwv-post-bock/) - Page Title Page Sub-title Page content

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