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1st Shipley Scouts
Horsham

Welcome to 1st Shipley Scouts

We’ve been welcoming children and young adults to our Scout Group for over 90 years. That’s 90 years of fun and adventure! We offer activities for everyone from the age of six to eighteen and we’re always looking for new members. 

Whether you’re a parent looking for your child or you’re interested in joining Explorers, our website will give you all the information you need. Don’t forget our Scout Group also has a range of facilities for hire – from renting marquees, to hiring our site.

Thinking of joining?

From making new friends to getting involved in lots of outdoor activities, there are so many benefits to joining our Group. You can become a member of the Scouting family from the age of six as a Beaver, through to Explorers, for young adults from the ages of fourteen to eighteen. There is a place for everyone.

Get to know us by having a browse around the site. If you still have questions or would like to find out more about getting involved please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as we can. 

Hire a marquee from us

1st Shipley Scout Group has a range of marquees and party tents available for hire in various styles and sizes. To find out more visit our marquee hire page or enquire about a booking below.

See our history!

Have a look through the oodles of old photos we’ve collected of the Scout Group dating way back to the beginning in 1934! You can even read up about the history of our group and its founders, Mr and Mrs Sandy Lees, and discover how the group went from strength to strength. Visit our photo archive by clicking the dates below.

Our Blog

On Wednesday 10th April 1st Shipley Scouts held a celebratory event to mark the completion of its brand-new accessible shower block, which was made possible by generous contributions from local...

Move over Master Chef, the annual District Campfire Cooking Competition was up for grabs this week. With 12 teams and over 70 scouts taking part in the cooking contest, the...

1st Shipley Scouts may not be able to meet in person, however lockdown hasn’t dampened our spirits. A huge virtual camping weekend took place on 30th April 2020, uniting all...

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