Feel good shopping starts here Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be collecting free donations for 11th Folkestone Scout Group? There are over 3,000 shops and sites on board ready to make a donation, including Amazon, John Lewis, Aviva, thetrainline and Sainsbury’s – it doesn’t cost you a penny extra! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3… 1. Head to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/11thfolkestonescouts/ and join for free. 2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping. 3. After you’ve checked out, that retailer will make a donation to your good cause for no extra cost whatsoever! There […]

We’ve been picked as a Co-op Local Cause for the next 6 months. This means we can potential earn a good amount of money to support the developments going on at the Centre. Sign up as a Co-op member for £1 and help ensure we get as much from this fund as possible. 5% for you How it works:When you buy selected products and services from Co-op Group businesses, including our food stores and funeral homes, we’ll put 5% of what you spend into your Co-op Membership account. You can’t earn or spend Co-op rewards at independent co-operatives, including Central England, Chelmsford Star, Southern and Midcounties. 1% for your community As a member, every time you shop at Co-op, 1% […]

Active Kids is back, with ambassadors Daniel Sturridge, Ellie Simmonds, Jonnie Peacock and Lucy Bronze on board – and 11th Folkestone Scout Group needs your help too. Collect vouchers when you shop at Sainsbury’s and donate them to us to exchange for new equipment and experiences, to help our kids lead healthier lives. Collection box in the entrance hall. Find out more about Active Kids at activekids.sainsburys.co.uk

This year’s Remembrance Day parade and service will be on Sunday 13th November. Meet at the Leas Cliff Hall at 10.25am in full and smart uniform. Dress warmly. This is the one single event that we expect all members to turn out to. Please note the new finishing point just left of the Town Hall  (the cinema) in Guildhall Street – parents are warmly invited to remain with us for the duration of the event.   Information from the District Clothing If the weather is wet then overcoats should be worn.  If the weather is dry then it is recommended that layers of clothing be worn under uniforms.  This is a high profile public event so we want to look as smart as possible and create a good […]