4th to 6th September 2026 saw Merlin Winnie Rabbit and Roo join other members of Barnsley District and over 3000 other leaders from around the world at the 100th Reunion of the 1st Gilwell Scout Troop which each adult member…
Summer Camp 2026
Group Summer Camp 2026 took place at Bradley Wood Scout Camp near Brighouse. An action packed weekend was had by all with a whole range of activities undertaken cavebus, axe throwing, bird box building, to name but a few. It…
St Pauls Church 150th Anniversary
12th July we joined a large congregation, a contingent from the Friendly Lodge (1513) Barnsley, and Cawthorne Brass Band in a beautiful Songs of Praise as the climax of our commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the laying of the…
Fire Station Visit
This evening our Chipmunk Beaver Colony went on a visit to Cudworth Fire Station and we’re shown around the fire appliance by Firefighters Lister and Waller from White Watch. They were shown a whole host of equipment and both asked…
Barnsley PALS Memorial Service
A very poignant evening this evening Merlin and Roo two of Barnsley Scouts Royal British Legion Qualified Standard Bearers joined the District Chairman and Lead Volunteer, Hoyland British Legion and Barnsley Pals Association and others to commemorate the members of…
A very sad announcement
15th June. It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Bagheera (Lesley Metcalfe), who dedicated many years of her life as a Cub Scout leader with the 12th Barnsley Monk Bretton Air Scout Group. She…
RAF Coningsby Visit
Thursday 28th May was a historic day for the Group. Members of our Harrier Cub Pack and Typhoon Air Scout Section along with leaders and Barnsley District Chairman Adrian Eggleston went behind the wire on an arranged visit to RAF…
St Georges Day Parade and Service
28th April saw a fantastic afternoon for 12th Barnsley Air Scout Groups St Georges Day Event. In the presence of Deputy Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire John Foster and the Mayor and Mayoress of Barnsley. The service which has included…
Awards Night Success
8th March 2026 members of the Group recieved a variety of awards at the Barnsley Scouts District Awards Night. Bronze, Silver and Gold Chief Scout Awards Baghera was awarded her 10 Year’s Service ice Award and Merlin his 30 Year…
Triple Birthday Celebrations
2026 brings a Triple Birthday Celebration for our sections. Air Scouting in the UK is 85 years old, Cubs are 110 years old and Beavers are 40 years old. Section members will be wearing the appropriate badges on their uniforms….
