Offering skills for life for over 50 years and still going strong!
From our large HQ in Calmore, north of Totton, we cover Testwood and the surrounding area. From Beaver scouts to Bingo, we’re home to hundreds of scouts and community members each week.
Headquarters
The 5th Testwood Scout group is based at:
Garland Lodge
Blackwater Drive
Calmore
Southampton
SO40 2QJ
Group Lead Volunteers: Max Simes and Sarah Challis
Who meets when?
Rowan Squirrels Drey – Monday evenings
Blackwater Beaver colony – Tuesday evenings
River Test Beaver colony – Wednesday evenings
Endeavour Cub pack – Tuesday evenings
Discovery Cub pack – Wednesday evenings
Garland Scout troop – Thursday evenings
Cerberus Explorer unit – Monday evenings.
Testwood in the news:
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Tails of the New Forest – 26th June 2023
What’s been happening? Scout of the year for Alfie! Now in its tenth year, the Commander Bruce Award may have changed in that time but has always focused on celebrating those who inspire others. Hampshire volunteers are asked to nominate people from every area across the county across 5 categories: Fundraising or Campaigning Champion, Adventurer,…
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Tails of the New Forest – 25th May 2023
What’s been happening? A day at the palace for Gold DofE holders A big congratulations to Alison Osborn, until recently a member of Pegasus Scout Network and occasional member of Stanley’s Own Scout and Guide band. After completing her Gold DofE and Queen’s Scout Award last year, she’s visited Buckingham Palace to collect her Gold…
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Tails of the New Forest – 28th March 2023
What’s been happening? Fordingbridge Scouts take on the Mud Run By Helen Christian, Assistant Scout Leader, 1st Fordingbridge. 1st Fordingbridge Scout Group entered two teams on Saturday 25th February to the Ferny Crofts Mud Run. T hese included Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Leaders for a fantastically muddy and colourful run. We’re aware of plenty…
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Tails of the New Forest – 27th January 2023
What’s been happening? Carols by the fireside By Dave Gilam, Group Scout Leader at 3rd Ringwood. On Friday 2nd December, and following an enforced absence of 3 years, around 120 carollers – all members of 3rd Ringwood or their families – were once again able to gather for a Group Carol Service around the (bon)fire…
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Tails of the New Forest – 28th August 2022
Welcome back to the new term, we hope you all had a lovely summer break, with family and friends and for all of those who ventured out for Scouting camps across the district. What’s been happening? New Group Scout Leaders Not one but 2 new GSLs in the district! We welcome Shirley Brookes to 1st…
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Tails of the New Forest – 27 May 2022
It’s a full edition with everyone out and doing great things. Find out that and some useful things in this month’s Tails. DofE Bronze and Silver Presentation By Pat Savage, DofE Award Group Leader. The presentations were held at Applemore College on 5 April 2022. Charley Softley received her Bronze DofE Award Certificate and Marianna…