News

Welcome 7th Basingstoke Scout Group
We’re delighted to announce the opening of a new Scout group in Basingstoke East which will be called 7th Basingstoke. …
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District Constitution – Your Vote
During our last AGM a new constitution was proposed. Some updates to that constitution were taken away from the AGM…
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Scout Shop Update
Due to volunteer staffing issues, the Basingstoke Scout shop will be closed until Thursday 25th November, 6pm – 8pm. Sorry…
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Welcome Squirrels!
After a two-year pilot project and extensive consultation Scouts UK is absolutely delighted to introduce you to Squirrels, our new…
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Festival of Transport
Sunday 22nd August saw the return of Basingstoke Festival of Transport where we attended with our climbing wall and soft…
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#GoodForYou
We rely on people like you playing their part to give young people opportunities to dream big, give it a…
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Appointment of District Commissioner
Basingstoke East Scouts are excited to announce the exciting news regarding the permanent appointment of District Commissioner for Basingstoke East…
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Well done to our young people
As part of our virtual St Georges Day event for 2021. We are really proud to recognise some of the…
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Scouting Supplies NOW OPEN
Great news, Scouting Supplies has now returned to its customary trading pattern. The store will be open on Thursdays 18:00…
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Passing of HRH Prince Phillip
We are greatly saddened to hear of the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, husband of our…
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Superheroes assemble! We return for another virtual camp
This weekend (20th and 21st March), 60 Beavers and Cubs joined together from Old Basing, Basingstoke Sea Cubs and 1st…
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Gone Home – Beryl Mullender
It is with profound sadness, that Basingstoke East Scouts announce the unexpected passing of Beryl Mullender at home last week….
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6 things you should do before you go on a hike
If popping to the park no longer feels exciting, you may be ready to venture a little further and head…
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New Year statement from the District Commissioner
Happy New Year everyone. Even though this is not the start to 2021 that we were all hoping for, there…
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Getting everyone back together safely
As some of the government restrictions around the COVID-19 pandemic begin to be relaxed, we’re starting to plan for how…
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New Website
We are very excited to welcome you to our new website for Basingstoke East Scouts. As Scouts we do so…
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Statement from Chief Scout Bear Grylls
The Scout Association has released the following statement from our Chief Scout, Bear Grylls: “In 1907, a new movement was born…
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Win a Scouting goodie bag
Basingstoke East Scouts are giving away a bundle of Scout store goodies worth at least £50. All you have to…
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