Selsley Scouts
Selsley Scouts provides opportunities for young people aged from 6 years to 18 years to develop skills for life, have fun, make friends and have the opportunity to try challenging activities. We have a Beaver Colony, a Cub Pack and 2 Scout Troops, which meet at the following term times:
Beavers Monday Nights 6 pm - 7.15 pm
Cubs Tuesday Nights 6 pm - 7.30 pm
Scouts Thursday Nights 7 pm - 8.45 pm
Scouts Friday Nights 7 pm - 8.45 pm
Cubs Tuesday Nights 6 pm - 7.30 pm
Scouts Thursday Nights 7 pm - 8.45 pm
Scouts Friday Nights 7 pm - 8.45 pm
SUMMIT TO BE PROUD OF
STROUD CUBS PACK’S AIR AMBULANCE FUNDRAISING EARNS AIRFIELD VISIT
STROUD CUBS PACK’S AIR AMBULANCE FUNDRAISING EARNS AIRFIELD VISIT
- Selsley Cubs raise the largest amount donated to the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity by a single Scouts group
- Intrepid youngsters take to mountain, pools and ParkRun to raise more than £1050 for life-saving critical care service
- Cubs invited to visit air ambulance at helicopter base in Almondsbury on 13 July for cheque presentation
An eight-year-old Cub Scout from Woodchester has climbed a mountain twice as high as Ben Nevis, to help his pack raise more than £1000 for Gloucestershire’s air ambulance charity.
Noah Smith was one of 25 boys and girls from Selsley Cubs, near Stroud, who donned hiking boots, swimming kit, aprons and bike helmets to raise money for the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity.
The Cubs (who are all aged between eight and 10½) took part in litter picks and sporting activities, as well as selling cakes and ice lollies at their schools. Together, the youngsters raised more than £1050, breaking the air ambulance’s Scouts fundraising record. They were invited to visit the charity’s helicopter base near Almondsbury on 13 July as a special reward for their efforts.
Noah took the pack's fundraising to new heights in April, as he and his family hiked to the summit of Mount Guajara in Tenerife. At 8917 ft (2718 m), the peak is more than twice the height of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis.
Noah, who raised £100, said: “We’d planned to climb the mountain for a while, and decided we’d do it to raise money for the air ambulance. It was a hard walk, but amazing – the sky was really blue and we were above the clouds. I was really proud when I knew how much I’d raised.”
The Cubs’ fundraising efforts will help the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity in its life-saving work across a region that includes Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire and parts of Somerset and Wiltshire. The charity provides an air ambulance and critical care service for 2.1 million people. It receives no funding from central government or the National Lottery, but needs to raise over £4 million a year to remain operational.
Selsley Cubs got involved with a scheme set up by GWAAC, Gloucestershire Scouts and Avon Scouts to encourage young people to learn about the air ambulance and support its work. Participants earn a special badge for their uniform after learning about the air ambulance and its crew, understanding what to do in an emergency and taking part in fundraising.
Ten-year-old athlete Eoin Ittyavirah raised £89 by completing a five-kilometre ParkRun in 36 minutes, while swimming stars Charlie Dickson and Freddie Papper, both nine, and Dexter Wood, 10, raised over £100 by swimming lengths of their local swimming pools.
Members of the pack who live in Woodchester raised more than £163 through a sponsored football game. And green-minded eight-year-olds Annabel and Elliott, and Rowan, nine, raised over £150 through a sponsored litter-pick.
Noah Smith was one of 25 boys and girls from Selsley Cubs, near Stroud, who donned hiking boots, swimming kit, aprons and bike helmets to raise money for the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity.
The Cubs (who are all aged between eight and 10½) took part in litter picks and sporting activities, as well as selling cakes and ice lollies at their schools. Together, the youngsters raised more than £1050, breaking the air ambulance’s Scouts fundraising record. They were invited to visit the charity’s helicopter base near Almondsbury on 13 July as a special reward for their efforts.
Noah took the pack's fundraising to new heights in April, as he and his family hiked to the summit of Mount Guajara in Tenerife. At 8917 ft (2718 m), the peak is more than twice the height of Britain’s highest mountain, Ben Nevis.
Noah, who raised £100, said: “We’d planned to climb the mountain for a while, and decided we’d do it to raise money for the air ambulance. It was a hard walk, but amazing – the sky was really blue and we were above the clouds. I was really proud when I knew how much I’d raised.”
The Cubs’ fundraising efforts will help the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity in its life-saving work across a region that includes Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire and parts of Somerset and Wiltshire. The charity provides an air ambulance and critical care service for 2.1 million people. It receives no funding from central government or the National Lottery, but needs to raise over £4 million a year to remain operational.
Selsley Cubs got involved with a scheme set up by GWAAC, Gloucestershire Scouts and Avon Scouts to encourage young people to learn about the air ambulance and support its work. Participants earn a special badge for their uniform after learning about the air ambulance and its crew, understanding what to do in an emergency and taking part in fundraising.
Ten-year-old athlete Eoin Ittyavirah raised £89 by completing a five-kilometre ParkRun in 36 minutes, while swimming stars Charlie Dickson and Freddie Papper, both nine, and Dexter Wood, 10, raised over £100 by swimming lengths of their local swimming pools.
Members of the pack who live in Woodchester raised more than £163 through a sponsored football game. And green-minded eight-year-olds Annabel and Elliott, and Rowan, nine, raised over £150 through a sponsored litter-pick.
Selsley Cubs got involved with a scheme set up by GWAAC, Gloucestershire Scouts and Avon Scouts to encourage young people to learn about the air ambulance and support its work. Participants earn a special badge for their uniform after learning about the air ambulance and its crew, understanding what to do in an emergency and taking part in fundraising.
Ten-year-old athlete Eoin Ittyavirah raised £89 by completing a five-kilometre ParkRun in 36 minutes, while swimming stars Charlie Dickson and Freddie Papper, both nine, and Dexter Wood, 10, raised over £100 by swimming lengths of their local swimming pools.
Members of the pack who live in Woodchester raised more than £163 through a sponsored football game. And green-minded eight-year-olds Annabel and Elliott, and Rowan, nine, raised over £150 through a sponsored litter-pick.
Jack Kilminster, a specialist paramedic in critical care at GWAAC, said: “A huge thank you to everyone at Selsley Cubs for their incredible efforts in raising funds for GWAAC. Their creativity and commitment to fundraising are inspiring, and it’s amazing to hear about the various ways they supported us – from the litter picks to the ParkRun! The Cubs’ generosity helps us continue delivering life-saving critical care to those in need across the Gloucestershire community, and we’re so grateful for their support.”
Selsley Cubs team leader Andy Wasley said:
“We’re very proud of our Cubs for working incredibly hard to support our local air ambulance. They chose their own fundraising activities, and picked things that have taken skill, confidence and kindness. It’s been great to see them having so much fun while doing something really positive for the community.”
Ten-year-old athlete Eoin Ittyavirah raised £89 by completing a five-kilometre ParkRun in 36 minutes, while swimming stars Charlie Dickson and Freddie Papper, both nine, and Dexter Wood, 10, raised over £100 by swimming lengths of their local swimming pools.
Members of the pack who live in Woodchester raised more than £163 through a sponsored football game. And green-minded eight-year-olds Annabel and Elliott, and Rowan, nine, raised over £150 through a sponsored litter-pick.
Jack Kilminster, a specialist paramedic in critical care at GWAAC, said: “A huge thank you to everyone at Selsley Cubs for their incredible efforts in raising funds for GWAAC. Their creativity and commitment to fundraising are inspiring, and it’s amazing to hear about the various ways they supported us – from the litter picks to the ParkRun! The Cubs’ generosity helps us continue delivering life-saving critical care to those in need across the Gloucestershire community, and we’re so grateful for their support.”
Selsley Cubs team leader Andy Wasley said:
“We’re very proud of our Cubs for working incredibly hard to support our local air ambulance. They chose their own fundraising activities, and picked things that have taken skill, confidence and kindness. It’s been great to see them having so much fun while doing something really positive for the community.”
Selsley Cubs’ JustGiving page is still open for donations to the air ambulance at
https://www.justgiving.com/page/selsley-cubs-ambulance
https://www.justgiving.com/page/selsley-cubs-ambulance