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8th Holborn Scout Group is a mixed youth organisation with a membership of about 80 young people aged 6 to 18+, supported by a team of volunteer leaders and assistants. What do Scouts do? Scouting is about fun and friends. The programme varies with age, so we slowly build up to advanced camps, expeditions and adventurous activities. There are six personal development areas that underly the Scout programme: body, mind, faith and beliefs, relationships, community and surroundings. Where is 8th Holborn? We are a central London group, based in Holborn WC1. Contact us for further information on meeting times and locations. Volunteers 8th Holborn is run entirely by volunteer leaders, helpers and parents. New volunteers are always welcome- please contact us for further details. The Scouting Year 8th Holborn follows the school year from September to July, with 40 Thursday evening section meetings during the year. Activities are to be found in the Holborn Herald, our regular newsletter. Awards and Badges Participation and achievement in Scouting is recognised by a scheme of awards and badges. Scouting’s own awards are often linked to widely recognised schemes including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award as well as specialist qualifications from the British Canoe…
Age ranges
Squirrels (4-5)
Beavers (6-8)
Cubs (8-10)
Scouts (10-14)
Welcome to our Scout Troop  [caption id="attachment_55" align="alignnone" width="425" caption="Narrowboat trip on the Thames"][/caption]   The Scout Troop is at the core of the group, and meets weekly for 90 minutes. There is also a big programme of camps and activities. James, Mark and David are the Scout Leaders. Recently the Scouts have been canoeing in Wales, hiking in Oxfordshire, cycling from London to the South Coast and much more.
Ages 14-25
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As we celebrate our group centenary this year, we’d like to find out more about the history of 8th Holborn. Do get in touch if you were a member or leader at the group and help us to fill in the missing gaps.
Group history
Coram’s Fields and us
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Scout Uniform
Outdoor & camping gear guide
Contact
The best way to get in contact with 8th Holborn is to send an email to Julian Fulbrook, our Group Scout Leader (GSL).
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District Sailing Day 2021
22 September 2021
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An enjoyable day on the water at Essa Water Activities Centre in the Lea Valley!
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