On Saturday, May 3, a group of Scouts and Explorers (ages 11–17) from Wardle Scout Group, alongside a team of adult volunteers, conquered the Yorkshire Three Peaks, all in aid to raise funds for future international trips! Scouts, Explorers, Leaders,…
About Sam Townsend
Section Leader (Scouts)
District Youth Commissioner
County Youth Commissioner
I began my time in Scouting as a Beaver in 2009 at Wardle Scout Group. Whilst being a member of the Group, I progressed through Cubs, Scouts and left Explorers slightly early in 2019 (due to COVID-19).
After taking a short break from Scouting, I decided to volunteer as an Occasional Helper with Scouts for a weekend camp in 2021. Since then, I have become an Assistant Section Leader and enjoy the weekly meetings as well as any camps/events we organise.
Joining back as a Leader has given me skills I wouldn’t necessarily gain outside of Scouting and I have been given the opportunity to work towards the King’s Scout Award after the completion of my Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.
Wardle Village Christmas Trail
On Saturday 23rd November, Wardle Scout Group invites all members to join in the search for naught elves in Wardle village house windows. Please bring an adult. Maps will be on sale from 10AM at the Scout HQ (next door…
Chief Scout Gold Expedition 2024
In May 2024, ten of the older Scouts completed their Chief Scout Gold expedition challenge – a two day, one night challenge which saw them completing over 20 miles of hiking! In preparation, the Scouts did four weeks of planning…
An Introduction to Cubs
The Cub Scout Pack is for young people aged between 8 and 10 ½ years old How is Cubs organised? The Cub Scout Leader runs the Pack with a team of Assistants who all give their time freely and have…
An Introduction to Beavers
Who is the Beaver Colony for? Beaver Scouts officially became members of The Scout Association in 1986 and have since gone from strength to strength, recently celebrating their 35th anniversary. Beaver Scouting is for young people aged 6 and 8…
Chief Scout Gold/Platinum Expedition
From Saturday 1st April to Sunday 2nd April 2023, seven of our Explorers participated in their Chief Scout Gold and Platinum Expedition. The expedition involved cycling a total of over 50 miles over the course of two days, with the…
Scouts & Explorers Activity Day
On Sunday 26th February 2023, Wardle Scouts and Explorers joined Pennine Scouts and Explorers and had a great day trying all of the activities Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite had available. Ashworth Valley Scout Campsite have kindly donated their income from…
Vacancy: Squirrels Section Leader
1st Wardle Scout Group are looking for a Squirrels (4-6) Section Leader to open and run a new Squirrels Drey.
Remembrance Parade 2022
On Sunday 13th November 2022, the 1st Wardle Scout Group and 12thA Rochdale (Smithy Bridge) participated in the annual Wardle Village remembrance parade. The parade – consisting of our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers and various other organisations (including the…
