## **1 Sion Mills Scout Group Report – March 2016 - April 2017** 

1[st] Sion Mills Scout Group operates in a small rural village in County Tyrone. We are affiliated to County Tyrone Scouts and Scouts NI. We have Beavers (age 6-8) Cubs (age 8 – 10.5) and Scouts (age 10.5 – 14.5) with the group being cross community drawing young people from the village and surrounding areas. We also operate satellite Groups in the villages of Killen and Gortin. 

In 2016/17 the Group had the following numbers in the organisation: 

- 17 Beavers 

- 24 Cubs 

- 8 Scouts 

The Group has no paid employees and relies on volunteers to run the organisation. 

Beavers meet on a Monday night with Cubs on a Monday in Sion Mills, Thursday in Gortin and Friday in Killen. Scouts operate on a Thursday. 

During the year the sections undertook various activities and badge work in line with the programme and procedures outlined by Scout HQ with all sections having a busy and fulfilling year. Cubs took part in the Cub Centenary Camp where Cubs from all over County Tyrone had a weekend of fun and activities under canvas. Scouts had an activity weekend and had various outdoor events and hikes. The Group also meet up and undertook joint events with other Groups in the County. 

Leaders undertook various courses including Woodbadge Training, First Aid, Safe Guarding and Leadership/Management courses. 

Nigel Collins **Group Leader** May 2017