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Our full programme for the term will be uploaded to the website very soon. We’re just waiting on final confirmation for a couple of activity dates, but it won’t be long before everything is live on the Programme page for you to explore.

🧠 This Monday: Quiz Night at the Hut

We’re kicking things off with a fun and friendly Quiz Night at the Scout Hut.
Time: 7:30pm – 9:00pm (normal meeting times)
Expect a mix of general knowledge, history, music, sports, picture round and plenty of laughs to get the term started on a high.

💷 Subs for the New Term

Subs are now due for the upcoming term. We’ve worked hard to keep costs steady for as long as possible, but with rising expenses across the board, we’ve had to make the decision to increase subs to £45 per term. This helps us continue delivering a varied, high‑quality programme for all our Scouts.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

We’re looking forward to seeing everyone back at the hut on Monday night and kicking off another brilliant term together.

Scouts will be starting back on Monday the 12th Jan.

Over the next week we will be uploading the terms program and a blog post with regards to 2025 Subs etc.

Many Thanks

HSLT

Hope you all have a fantastic festive period, we look forward to seeing you all back in the new year.

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We have a slight change to our programme for this coming Monday evening. As mentioned to Scouts earlier this week, the Swadlincote Ski Centre is unfortunately no longer open on Monday nights. This means our planned tobogganing session can’t go ahead.

But don’t worry we’ve lined up an exciting alternative! Instead, we’ll be heading to Uttoxeter Cinebowl for a fun evening of 10-pin bowling.

• 🕖 Time: 7:45pm – 8:45pm
• 📍 Location: Uttoxeter Cinebowl
• 🎟️ Details: We’ve booked 4 lanes for one hour. Please drop Scouts off between 7:30–7:40pm and collect them promptly at 8:45pm.
• 💷 Cost: £5 per Scout, payable in cash on the night to leaders or via bank transfer.

We’re looking forward to a great evening together and can’t wait to see everyone there!

HSLT

The 161st Derby (Hilton) Scout Group is honoured to have been chosen by the National Trust to receive one of just 49 saplings grown from the iconic Sycamore Gap Tree, as part of its Trees of Hope initiative.

 

The Sycamore Gap Tree, which once stood proudly beside Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, captured hearts across the nation before it was tragically felled in 2023. From that loss came new life. The National Trust collected 49 seeds from the original tree, nurturing them into saplings to be shared with communities across the UK as living symbols of hope, renewal, and connection with nature.

 

Our tree will be planted over then next week or so and we will be holding a dedication ceremony at 1pm on Saturday 29^th November next to the Hilton Scout Hut.
It would be great to have lots of children and volunteers join us, in their Uniform, to mark the occasion and celebrate the ongoing “Hope”. Please gather at the Hut from 1245pm.
Be aware that the Scout Hut Car Park will be closed for setting up the Christmas Market, but the Village Hall Car Park will remain open.

There will be many photographs and possible some from local news/press. Attendance at the event will constitute permission for this.

All as per the program we will be taking part in an evening of crossbow shooting next Monday at Drum Hill.

The scouts will need to arrive at the slightly earlier time of 6:45pm and be collected at 9:00pm from the main drum hill car park.

Each scout will need a signed permission to shoot form to enable them to shoot, without this they will not be able to shoot. (this is a legal requirement). The forms are attached to this blog, please download the parent or adult permission to shoot pdf complete sign and email a copy back to Hilton.scouts@gmail.com or send your scout with printed signed copy on Monday night.

Due to numbers we may have to split the group in two, with one group shooting and one completing wide games then swapping around, so we ask that the scouts wear suitable clothing and footwear and bring a torch and drink with them as well.

Any questions please do not hesitate to get in touch, we look forward so seeing you at drum hill on Monday night.

HSLT

On Sunday the Scouts will be taking part in the Remembrance Sunday Parade in Hilton.

We will meeting on Mill Lane Recreation Ground at 10am.
This is at the end of Back Lane: what 3 words location is :

We will then parade along Back Lane and across the park to the Memorial Meadow where we will join the village Act of Remembrance.

The scouts will need to be in full uniform and wearing dark trousers (school trousers or similar will be fine)

We should be finished at 11:15.

Dan and Will, will be running the scout section for the parade.

Many thanks

HSLT

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As per the program this week is the Scout Fireworks evening in conjunction with Hilton Guides – Please note this is taking place on Thursday 6th November, not Monday 3rd November. This change is to align with a joint evening alongside our local Guide unit, making it a fantastic opportunity for shared fun and community spirit.

📍 Location: Dishfields Farm, Sutton on the Hill, DE6 5JA
🕖 Drop-off: 7:15pm
🕘 Pick-up: 9:00pm

Please note that Scouts will be outdoors for the entire evening, so warm, waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear are essential. Think layers, hats, gloves, and torches, it’s November, and we’ll be embracing the elements!

🚗 Lift Sharing Encouraged
Dishfields Farm has a narrow access road, so we kindly ask families to share lifts where possible to reduce traffic and ensure smooth drop-off and collection.

Expect a memorable evening of Games, Fireworks, hotdogs and hot chocolate.

HSLT

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This Monday night, Scouts will be heading to Mega Zone in Derby for an action-packed evening of laser tag!

📍 Venue Address:
Megazone Derby
Willows Sports Centre
1 Willow Row
Derby
DE1 3NZ

Drop-off & Pick-up Times at Megazone address above.

• 🕖 Drop-off: 7:15 PM sharp
• 🎮 Start time: 7:20 PM
• 🚗 Pick-up: 8:40 PM

Cost: £5 per Scout
Payment can be made in one of two ways:

• 💷 Cash – please hand this directly to a leader on the night.
• 💻 Bank transfer – to the same account used for subs (please include your child’s name in the reference).

We’re looking forward to a great evening—please ensure Scouts arrive on time and ready for battle!

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HSLT