September the 7th 2025 was avery big day in the Groups History. The group were inspected by Wing Commander David Hale carrying out a number of activities along with paperwork evidence already submitted to try and gain RAF Recognition for…
Drone Taster Session
Our Typhoon Air Scout Section had a visit before summer closure from Jim Ixer who runs Barnsleys Drone Pilot Academy www.dronepilotacademy.co.uk he came and spoke to the Scouts about a variety of drones and their uses along with safety considderations….
Armed Forces Day Weekend / Cub Camp
Barnsley Armed Forces Day Weekend saw our Harrier Cub Pack on camp at the centre over the weekend they also attended the Parade itself marching with Cadet Forces and Veterans including the Mayor of Barnsley. This was followed by a…
Royal British Legion Standard Bearer Training
In May this year Group Lead Volunteer Merlin – Gavin Doxey and Beaver Team Member Rabbit – James Kemp took part in RBL Standard Bearer Training alongside other members of The British Legion / Explorer Scouts and others. Merlin had…
South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum and Northern Battle of Britain Memorial Visit.
On the morning of the 17th of May some members of our Typhoon Air Scout Section visited the South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum as part of an Air Badge Camp. They reasearched a variety of aircraft for further work later and…
Veteran Fighter Pilot Talk
On the evening of the 8th of May as a nice tie in to VE Day 80 our Typhoon Air Scout Section and Harrier Cub Pack came together to listen to and ask questions of ex RAF Tornado Pilot with…
VE 80 Monk Bretton Remembers
The morning of the 8th of May saw Group Lead Volunteer Gavin Doxey aka Merlin attended Monk Bretton War Memorial and Garden representing the group for the #MonkBrettonRemembers Act of Remembrance for #VE80. Merlin carried the Union Standard for the…
St Georges Day Event
27th April saw the Group and members of the District attend St Pauls Parish Church Monk Bretton for the groups Annual St Georges Day Event. Each section renewed their promises and Alex Morland was invested into the group as Scout…
Barnsley District Awards Night Success.
2nd March 2025 saw some of the group attended Holiday Inn Barnsley for Barnsley Scouts District Awards Night. Pictured are some of the group recipients of Bronze Silver and Gold Chief Scout Award Winners. Baloo Robert Burkinshaw got his 25…
RAF Recognition Anniversary
2025 sees the 75th Anniversary of the RAF Recognition Scheme and the group are very proud to say we have been previous recipients of the award as you will see on out history pages, and you never know we may…
