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Latest news and photos from Scouting in Romney Marsh

• Remembrance Sunday In Lydd

  8th November 2026

  1st Lydd Scouts do their community proud on Remembrance Sunday Young people from 1st Lydd Scout Group joined the local community today for Remembrance Sunday, paying their respects and representing the Scouting movement with pride. We were fortunate to have sunshine as we gathered at All...

• A railway birthday adventure for Romney Marsh Scouts

  25th October 2026

  1st Lydd, 1st New Romney and 1st Dymchurch join together for a District day out on the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. Young people and volunteers from our three Scout Groups came together to celebrate a special year for Scouting. In 2026, Squirrels celebrate five years nationwide, Beavers 40...

• 1st Dymchurch Scouts Brave the Cold for Porchlight 2026

  11th October 2026

  Young people from across Romney Marsh District swapped their warm beds for cardboard shelters on Saturday 10th October 2026, raising an impressive £300 in support of Porchlight and its vital work helping people experiencing homelessness. Around 25 young people, accompanied by parents and...

• Adventure, New Skills and Plenty of Laughter at 1st Lydd Scout Camp

  24th August 2026

  Scouts from 1st Lydd enjoyed a fun-filled four-day camp at our Scout HQ, packed with outdoor activities, practical skills, teamwork, good food and plenty of memorable moments. Pitching Camp and Trying Archery Camp began with the Scouts arriving with their kit bags and facing their first...

• 1st Lydd Cub Camp 2026: Four Days of Adventure for Our Planet Protectors

  27th July 2026

  Our Cubs have returned home with fantastic memories after an action-packed four-day Cub Camp themed "Planet Protectors of the Earth." Throughout the camp, they enjoyed a wide range of activities that combined adventure, creativity and environmental learning. Highlights included a visit from...

• Roger Whiting Tribute

  5th June 2026

  Roger Whiting Gone Home There are some people whose influence cannot be measured by awards, titles, or years of service alone. Roger Whiting was one of those people. For over 58 years, Roger dedicated himself to Scouting. He gave his time freely, shared his knowledge generously, and...

• Campfire Fun Lights Up the Evening for Beavers and Cubs

  3rd June 2026

  The sounds of campfire songs, laughter and sizzling treats filled the air as 1st New Romney Beavers and Mulberry Cubs joined together at 1st Lydd Scout Group for their first campfire of the season. With the weather looking uncertain throughout the day, everyone kept their fingers crossed....

• Co-op Local Community Fund Visit Celebrates New Archery Equipment

  2nd June 2026

  On Tuesday 2nd June, 1st Dymchurch Scout Group welcomed Caroline from the Co-op to see first-hand how support from the Co-op Local Community Fund has benefited our young people. Thanks to the funding received, the Group has been able to purchase new archery equipment, providing exciting...

• Celebrating Achievement at the 1st Lydd Scouts AGM and Presentation Evening

  22nd May 2026

  The annual 1st Lydd Scouts AGM and Presentation Evening brought together young people, volunteers, parents and supporters for a fantastic evening of celebration, recognition and reflection on another successful year of Scouting. The event highlighted the incredible achievements of our members...

• Red Squirrels Spotted On The Marsh!

  9th November 2025

  The newest addition to the Scouting family has finally arrived on the Marsh. 1st Lydd Scout Group is excited to present their Squirrel Drey. Squirrels is the latest group of young people to join the scouting family in 2021. Squirrel Scouts began to provide a foundation for children aged 4-6,...

• Young Cubs and Beavers Discover the Joy of Apples in New Romney

  1st November 2025

  “Life of an Apple” Activity Inspires Curiosity and Fun Youngsters from the Romney Marsh District Cubs and Beavers enjoyed an engaging Autumn treat recently at the 1st New Romney Scout HQ, where the “Life of an Apple” immersive activity brought the wonders of orchard life to their...

• Takeover @ Howletts:- Romney Marsh Beavers & Cubs Make Memories

  27th September 2025

  Local Beaver & Cub Scouts enjoy a thrilling mix of fun and education at Kent’s wildlife sanctuary Sunshine, laughter, and the roar of lions set the scene for an unforgettable weekend as over 1,700 Squirrels, Beaver Scouts, Cubs, and leaders from 14 Kent Scout Districts descended upon Howletts...

• Creating Champions of Change KIJ 2025 – 1st Dymchurch; 1st New Romney & 1st Lydd

  4th August 2025

  Kent International Jamboree 2025 - The UK Festival of Scouting and Guiding, was held at the Kent County Showground, Detling, near Maidstone this summer. The festival offered a unique opportunity for 7,000 young people and their leaders, to have fun, create friendships and enjoy great adventures....

• The Great Tommy Sleepout 2025

  21st March 2025

  On Friday 21st March 2025, 1st Lydd Scouts and Explorers participated in The Great Tommy Sleepout. Seventeen young people took part in sleeping under the stars to fundraise for veterans across the UK. The challenge doesn't replicate rough sleeping but it gave them an idea of the situation far too...

• Emotional Health Matters - The Power of Chocolate

  19th July 2019

  Six happy smiley beavers from 1st New Romney Scout Group presented the New Romney Counselling Service with a cheque for £854, the proceeds of a recent community, chocolate themed, fund raising evening. The Scout Group chose to support the NRCS as it is a locally based charity, which...