The Group Diary contains known events for the next year, but does not include regular section meetings or some events that may only effect one section. Section leaders will provide further details nearer the time. Dates marked in red are new or have changed since the original publication.

'In Touch' during Scout events

During all Scout activities we have a procedure to ensure leaders, parents and members can make contact in the event of an emergency. Should a parent need to contact the leader team during an activity or meeting at the Headquarters please ring 020 8330 0365. If it is a short activity away from the Headquarters parents will be advised in advance of the telephone number to contact, normally one of the leaders on the event with a mobile phone. Where activities involve young people without leaders being present (eg on an Explorer Scout expedition) information on contact procedures will be given before the event. On camps or major activities the Group will provide details of a ‘home contact’ who will ensure messages are relayed as soon as possible. The Group holds details of the telephone numbers of parents/carers and an emergency contact for each family which were supplied when the young person joined. These are updated each time subscriptions are collected. In the event that it is necessary to contact you during a Group meeting or activity, the leader concerned will use this information.

January


5 - First Colony/Pack meetings
7 - First Explorer Scout meeting
8 - First Scout Troop meeting
9 - Group Leaders Day
15/17 - Explorer Unit winter camp - Walton Firs
16 - County Leaders Activity and Skills Day - Cobham


February


2 - Group Budget Meeting (Executive + Sub Committees)
6 - District Beaver Scout Fun Bowling - Charrington Bowl
6 - District Swimming Gala - Cheam Baths
9 - Group Safeguarding update evening - Leaders and Committee members
13 - Group Quiz Night
15/19 - Surrey Schools Half Term holiday
23 - Group Leaders Meeting
27/28 - Scout PL and APL Training Weekend
28 - District Cross Country Run

March


6 - Headquarters Maintenance Day 0900 onwards
6/7 - County Explorer Scout Night Challenge
9 - Group Executive Meeting
12 - Surrey Scouts County Dinner
12/14 - Troop Cycling weekend
13 - Disctrict Cub Scout Emergency Aid badge - 1st West Ewell
14 - Group Church Parade - Mothering Sunday - St Marys 0945
25 - District Joint Leaders meeting - 4th Ewell
TBA - District Scout Shooting Competition
TBA - Expedition workshop (Troop/Unit/Network)
27 - Headquarters floor maintenance day
27 - District Quiz Night

April


1/19 - Surrey School Easter holiday
3/10 - Explorer Unit Canal Boat expedition
9/11 - Scout Troop/Explorer Unit Hillwalking weekend (Brecons)
24 - Group St Georges Day event

May


8 - District Football competition - all sections (NESCOT)
8/9 - Beaver Scout Sleepover
9 - District Challenge Hike (Troop/Unit/Network)
16 - Group Spring Fair
TBA - Explorer Unit DofE Expedition weekend
21/23 - County Scout Expedition Challenge
31/4 - Surrey Schools Half Term holiday

June


TBA - Expedition training weekend (all levels)
5 - District Cubcraft competition - Boidier Hurst
6 - Group Church Parade - St Marys 0945
8 - Group Leaders meeting
12 - District Beaver Scout Sports Day
15 - Group Executive Committee
16 - District Scout Canoe badge course starts (6 weeks)
19 - Surrey County Cub Event - SCRAM - Cranleigh Show Ground
20 - District Scout & Guide Cooking Competition
25/27 - Group Boidier Hurst Warden Duty weekend
25/27 - Troop 'Survival weekend' - Boidier Hurst
26 - Cuddington Community Fair (organised by St Marys) - Shadbolt Park

July


2/4 - Group Family Camp - Walton Firs
3 - Group Annual General Meeting - Walton Firs
11 - Patrol Competition winners trip (Troop)
24 - Surrey Schools Summer holiday starts
24/1 - Troop Summer Camp

August


7/15 - Explorer Unit Summer expedition
27/30 - Cub Pack Summer camp

September


2 - Surrey School Autumn Term starts
3/5 - Gilwell Reunion (Leaders)
7 - Group Leaders Meeting
14 - Group Executive Committee
25 - Group Jumble Sale
25 - District Annual General Meeting
TBA - Expedition workshop (Troop/Unit/Network)

October


2 - Headquarters Maintenance Day 0900 onwards
3 - Group Church Parade - Harvest Festival - St Marys 0945
8 - District Cub Scout Night Hike
10 - District Tin Can competition (Troop)
16 - Group Bingo Night
17 - District Scout Emergency Aid badge training day
21 - District Joint Leaders Meeting - 4th Ewell
23 - Beachy Head Marathon (Unit/Network)
TBA - Explorer Unit Hillwalking weekend
25/29 - Surrey Schools Half Term holiday

November


14 - Remembrance Day Parade - St Marys 0945
15 - District Scout Fellowship Quiz
15 - District Scout 'Pub Quiz'
23 - Group Leaders Meeting
27 - Group Formal Dinner - Jamboree Fund Raiser
30 - Group Executive Committee

December


7 - Beaver/Cub Christmas Party
11 - Group Santa Special
11 - District 'Black Tie' dinner
14 - Group Carol Service - St Marys 1900
16 - Explorer Unit Christmas lights trip
16 - Peace Light Ceremony - Bentley Copse Camp Site
22 - Surrey Schools Christmas Holiday starts
23 - Explorer Unit Christmas meal