Scouting is the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation. It offers 6 to 25 year olds fun and challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and the chance to help others so that we make a positive impact in communities. We’ve seen huge growth in the last few years as Scouting has gained popularity through a number of high profile scouts and scouting ambassadors.

1st Handforth Scout Group is based at the Handforth Scout Hut, Old Road, Handforth.  We form part of the Alderley District and Cheshire County scouts.

The group is run by enthusiastic and experienced leaders and assistant who are all volunteers. They are also supported by parent volunteers who help on an ad hoc basis.

Most members live nearby and the scout group is an important part of the local community. As well as the weekly meetings, we arrange age-appropriate off site activities for members such as hikes, day trips and regular camps. Check out our blog to see more.

Beavers (6-8 years)

• meet on a Monday evening at the Scout hut 18.00 till 19.30.
• Join Beavers!

Cubs (8-10½ years)

• meet on Tuesday evening at the Scout hut 19:00 till 20:30.
• Join Cubs

Scouts (10½-14 years)

• meet on Wednesday evening 19.00 till 21.00
• Join Scouts

Explorers (14-18 years)

• meet on Thursday evening 19:30 till 21:30
• Join Explorers

We hold two annual events each year to raise funds for the group. These are the Handforth Fireworks and Bonfire night and the May Plant sale. We’re trialing a Christmas tree collection service this year, if successful we’ll add this to our annual fundraising program.