A Brief History…
3rd Prestatyn Scout Group is based in north Wales and is one of the oldest in the District, first registered in 1929 by Dyson Tomkinson. In 2009 we celebrated 80 years of Scouting in Prestatyn.
Originally based at the back of the Cross Foxes Public House, our H.Q. then moved to the Stable Mews at the rear of the Victoria Hotel. Bastion Hall was our home from 1973 right up until March 2011. We are now based at The Church of the Holy Spirit on Victoria Road.
Group Meetings
Group meetings are planned to match school term dates, which can be found on the Denbighshire County Council website. Weekly subs of £3.00 are to be paid at the beginning of each half-term by all sections.
| Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | |
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6 to 8 years | 8 to 10 years | 10 to 14 years |
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Wednesdays | Thursdays | Wednesdays |
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6:00pm – 7:00pm | 7pm – 8.30pm | 7pm – 9pm |
Sections
3rd Prestatyn Scout Group is divided into 3 sections and is available to children from the age of 6 through to young people of 14 years of age.
As a Beaver, Cub or Scout you are committed to uphold your law and promise; to attend regularly and smartly in your appropriate uniform; to pay your subscription/membership as required; to attend St. George’s Day and Remembrance Sunday Church Services; to assist with Group fund raising events and activities.
Leaders
All Leaders are unpaid volunteers and give their time and services freely. Every leader is required to undergo a strict vetting procedure and must attend and successfully complete leadership training which must be paid for by the group.
As well as running regular weekly meetings, we organise and run many extra district events and group outings and activities. These extra events require planning and often sacrifice of the leader’s weekends. Their time is given for the benefit of your child.
Parents
When your child is invested as a member of the group, you as parent/guardians will automatically become a member of the Group Parents Committee.
The first duty of the Committee is to nominate a Chairperson, a Treasurer and a Secretary to be approved by the Group Scout Leader at the Annual General Meeting. These posts cannot be filled by any Warranted Leader but are legally required for the running of the Group. Without these three key people the Group would be forced to close.
Membership of the Committee is not restricted just to parents, but is open to all friends and supporters of Scouting. As a Committee Member you will be required to attend the Group Committee Meetings which are normally held on the first Thursday evening of each month and normally last approximately one hour. These meetings are an opportunity for you to contribute ideas and influence the running of the Group.
One obvious function of the Committee is to raise funds to finance your child’s future Scouting. We no longer have our own premises but we do have to pay for the hire of our present hall. The Group is also required to pay a Capitation Fee for each invested member. This is an annual fee paid directly to The Scout Association in London to cover membership, insurance and administration.
With parent’s support the Committee can run effectively with minimum effort, provide financial stability and maintain a successful and flourishing group which will directly benefit your child.
We look forward to seeing you at the next Group Committee Meeting.
Without you, there is no Committee. Without a Committee there can be no Scout Group.