| Beavers Beavers are age 6-8 and meet at Handsworth on a Tuesday Evening. In the UK, Beaver Scouts wear a simple uniform consisting of a turquoise sweatshirt and Group Scarf. Beaver Scouts take part in a balanced programme and work towards Challenges and Activity Badges. There are opportunities to learn about themselves: explore their feelings and develop good habits of health and personal safety. They get to know people: finding out about those in their family, the family of Scouting, the local community and the wider world. Beaver Scouts discover science, nature and technology, exploring the natural and man-made world. Beaver Scouts care; growing in their love of their God and responding to the needs of others, the local community and beyond. Their bright, colourful identity reflects their aim of‘fun and friends’ and a positive experience at this stage often encourages young people to continue their journey through Scouting. |
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Cubs Cubs are aged 8-10½ and meet at Handsworth on a Tuesday Evening Easily distinguished by their dark green sweatshirt and Group Scarf, they form the largest Section of Scouting in the UK. The physical development and interests of children differ considerably over and under the age of 11, and Baden-Powell saw training must be designed on quite separate although complementary lines. The Section eventually became known as Cub Scouts. Following an update in the early 1990s, the Cub Scout Section has changed again with the Camps and weekends away with the Group form new and exciting experiences for Cubs. |
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Scouts Scouts are aged 10½-14 and meet at Handsworth on a Monday Evening Scouting is for boys and girls who want to make friends and develop their widening interests in ways that are both educational and fun. It is ideal for young people who want a break from the usual after school routine of homework, games and TV. With the emphasis on adventurous activities, action and involvement, Scouting means more Each Scout Troop consists of small groups (usually called Patrols) of six to eight young people, one of whom is the Patrol Leader. The PLs share responsibility with the adult Leader for maintaining standards and training within the Troop. Outdoor activities feature prominently in the Scout Troop. The highlight for most are camps or expedition, and much of the rest of the year is devoted to preparing for this. Even in winter there may be Patrol hikes or weekend camps. |
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Explorers Explorers are aged 14-18 and meet at Handsworth on a Wednesday Evening There are many types of Explorer Scout Units: some are linked to the local Scout Group, others They are encouraged to work with other Explorer Scouts in the District, not just the Unit. This Given their relative maturity and links with the District they may be involved in International Events, crew and event organisation and Expeditions without Adult supervision. They also form a vital link towards our next generation of Leaders via the Young Leader scheme where Youth Members volunteer their time to help run younger sections in the same way as Adults, developing organisational and management skils and helping Section Leaders do what they do best- provide a fun and safe environment for our Youth Members. |
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Network Network are aged 18-25 and meet at Handsworth on a Tuesday Evening As a member of Scout Network you could be:
Local Networks can be based at County, District or Group level; some may be focused around a
specific activity or location such as a Gang Show, Activity Centre, climbing or canoeing club. Like all those in Scouting aged 18 and above, members of the Scout Network wear a uniform consisting of a ‘stone’ shirt and smart blue trousers or skirt for formal occasions. |
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Adult Volunteers Adult Volunteers are aged 18+ and volunteer what time they can, whether it be every week or one or two times a year! Successful Scouting depends on the quality, commitment and enthusiasm of its adult leadership - volunteers who freely give their time to help the development of young people. All Leaders are required to undertake training to equip themselves for their roles and the Movement's training programme has become recognised by professional trainers as one of the best of its kind. Men and women over the age of 18 are welcome to join Scout Fellowship, regardless of whether they have had previous connections with Scouting. By joining, they have an opportunity to contribute to Scouting’s work in whatever way they can. Scouting relys on those people who are willing to donate their time- not just by running sections- if you or someone you know is willing to donate time and skills we want to hear from you! This may be
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"The Aim of Scouting is to promote the development
of young people in achieving their full physical,
intellectual, social and spiritual potential, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as
members of their local, national and international communities."
You will be able to recognise each member of the 273rd by their distinctive neckerchief. Every group has their own colours and no other group in the country will have the same colours |
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Explorer Scouts may also be seen wearing the District necker as they are all members of Norfolk District Scouts rather than any particular group. However as the Explorers meeting at Handsworth have a partnership agreement with the group they are also entitled to wear the above Group colours if they prefer. Why Norfolk District when we meet in Sheffield? Quite simply the city was once split into 5 Scout districts, named for the four rivers (Don, Sheaf, Rivelin and Porter) and the fifth being named in honour of the Duke of Norfolk who holds extensive land in Sheffield and originally helped Sheffield Scouting start. There's a huge statue of a past Duke in the Town Hall for the sceptical. |
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| Network members are members of the South Yorkshire County Network and may be seen in the County Colours |  |
