Serving Stoke Bishop and the surrounding area
Registered Charity Number: 302159
Despite Storm Darragh causing a bit of trouble this weekend the 43rd Bristol Scout Group managed to run its annual tree sale, a day later than planned. We are so grateful to the many local residents who waited an extra day to join us and buy their tree. Not only did we also … Read more
A fantastic effort by our Scouts who on their own initiative recently raised £80 by selling hot chocolate drinks and home-made cakes to local residents. All the money raised will go towards replacing our very dilapidated wooden Hut with a new Scout Community Centre. Very well done to Seb for the idea and organisation, and … Read more
Please download, read and share our latest Fundraising Newsletter : 43rd Bristol Scouts Fundraising Update Winter 24-25
We are extremely grateful to the four staff members of BUPA UK Druid Stoke Care Home, who recently took part in a 5K sponsored run. The four staff members, Keyley, Charlie, Kayleigh and Kelcey ran up and down Druid Stoke Avenue. Between them they raised over £300 for the Group. What an amazing effort. … Read more
Last Saturday the volunteers at We Love Stoke Lodge organised a summer fete and fun run on Stoke Lodge. It was a great day and a chance to catch up with so many wonderful neighbours and local community members. Proceeds from the raffle were very kindly donated to the 43rd Bristol Scout Group … Read more
The 43rd Bristol Scout Group were thrilled to receive a £750 donation earlier this week from the ladies of Clifton Circle. Charles Elderton and Andy Judd, both Trustees, gave a talk about the history of the Group, the activities it runs and the sense of belonging it creates for the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. … Read more
We had a very full-on day handing out finisher medals and t-shirts to the 15,000 runners who took part. Our 20 volunteer adults and scouts worked tirelessly all day and did a fantastic job. Thank you to everyone who helped out. The event helped us to raise a further £300 to add to our fundraising … Read more
We recently had an article published in the St Mary’s Messenger, Spring 2024 edition, which shares some history of the 43rd Bristol Scout Group. Importantly it explains why replacing our dilapidated wooden Scout Hut with a new Scout Community Centre is about far more than just a new building. To read the article, click here. … Read more
We are pleased and honoured to be able to thank the John James Foundation for awarding us a £20,000 grant towards our new Scout Community Centre project. As the Foundation so aptly says “Remembering the Past, Reaching to the Future, Giving back to Bristol.” Our new Scout Community Centre will make a big difference: to our … Read more
We are delighted to share the wonderful news that the 43rd Bristol Scout Group has been made a £7000 donation towards our fundraising for a new Scout Community Centre in Stoke Bishop, Bristol. Group Scout Leader, Nicky Woodfield, said “Our Trustee Board, leaders and parent volunteers have worked tirelessly over many years to raise the funds … Read more