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Goldthorpe Scouts re-opens its doors to its first recruits after an absence of 12 years

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It was a struggle to cut the cord...
David Ardon, Chairman of Goldthorpe Scouts and Carl Schaefer, Vicar of Goldthorpe and Hickleton entertain Beaver and Cub Scouts at the very first Scout meeting of the 6th Barnsley (Goldthorpe) Group with the cutting of the ribbon to mark the moment Scouting returned to Goldthorpe, Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

The Scout Leaders were superbly supported by friends and supporters of the Group, and the fun activities were enjoyed by 19 Scouts.  The work to get the Group to the point of opening has been challenging at times, but as with all things worth while, the rewards were clear to see in the faces of those in the room tonight, whether they were young or old.

It is with great pleasure to announce that the next meeting will be Beavers on the 10th of December at 5.30 pm and the next Cub meeting will be 13th December at 6.30 pm.

Pictures from the evening to follow.

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