May 21, 2023
The IUTS District Edition.

As ramdan came to a close, we wanted to invite our wider scouting family from the District to share an iftar with us.

So an bright sunny April Monday, 3 days before Eid, 175 Squirels, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts descended on our Scout Hut to take part in the Iftar Under the Stars.

The eveing included activites that went towards the faith badges relevant for each section.

activities included, hijab and headscarf workshop, dress up corner (featuring traditional costumes representing the nations that make up our group), henna tatoos, Islamic biscuit decorating, Mini Mosque Exhibition, make a mosque and Qibla, Eid card and eid lantern, Humus making workshop as well as the Ramadan Quiz Trail.

at 8.04pm the scouts joined members of the 20tg St Albans Ansar in breaking thier fast with dates and water, followed by a sumptuous feast from dishes around the world.

we want to thank all the groups that attended. And hope to see you next year.

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Nov 28, 2022
Squirels & Beavers cook

The Beavers and Squirels joined up in a session to cook some fluff Morrocian pancakes.

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Nov 15, 2022
Remberance Day 2022

St Albans District Scouts attended the rembrance day parade, our group was represented from squirels up to exploeres, leaders, and parent helpers.

Its important for our young people to understand the sacrifices others have made for our freedom. And do understand that a united community made up all faiths and cultures need to stand side by side at times of need.

Over 70 million people died in both world war 1 and 2 and the fallen were made up of solders from all faiths.

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Nov 1, 2022
Scouts Cafe

The Chef badge, for scouts is about getting the scouts to think about food differently and to be able to plan, cook and serve a balanced meal.

We took it one step further and got them to cook for thier parent’s. Over two sessions they planned thier menus, divided jobs and tasks and the shopping on a Ā£10 budget.

On session 3 they cooked and parents were invited to be our tasters.

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Oct 30, 2022
Whats different…

As a predominately Muslim scout group were often asked whats different about your sessions/meeting.

We do scouting, in all the traditional sense but we add little elements that our leaders and young people relate to. While we still have a traditional opening ceremony for all sections, the grand howl, patrol ceremony we always start with a big Bismillah and sura fateha for all sections from squirels to explorer’s.

We also try and bring in an Islamic perspective on the life skills we teach based on the Spiritual Development Guides produced by the Muslim Scout Fellowship.

We also provide a provision for prayers if they fall during our sessions and activites off and on site including camp.

To find out more, recive our newsletter, become a volunteer leader or to sign up your child please head over to the contact.

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Oct 8, 2022
Tracking Beavers

Our beavers like wandering around the woods forests and fields. But how do we keep track of them. We we teach them centuries old tracking techniques, how to set them and how to read them..

Applications are still open to join our waitlist to join the beavers and squirels If you would like your child to join the lodge and dream and develop life changing skills please sign up on the registration page.

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Oct 8, 2022
Pioneering with Scouts

Getting back to basics with a spot of survival skills, focusing on pioneering projects. In this session the challenge was to build a catapult with oversized bamboo canes and twine. Simple. This is how they got on.

Applications are still open to join our waitlist to join the Scouts. If you would like your child to join the patrol and develop life changing silkies please sign up on the registration page.

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Oct 6, 2022
Night Hike

The Al Fihri explorers ventured out for a brisk sunset and night hike putting thier map reading skills and navigation into practice.

A short 5k hike around st albans, was welcomed by a nice sweet hot chocolate.

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Sep 17, 2022
The Group Residential

20th St Albans Scouts Winter Camp 2019 – on a frosty Autumn – the 20th St Albans Ansar Scout Group ventured out for thier first Group Residential.

Here’s a short video of what took place, and now the team have put together the 2022 Group Residential to take place at Gilwell in october.

Parenst log on to you your OSM and reserve your childs and your place.

If you would like to Join the 20th St Albans Scouts please fill in this form.

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Feb 20, 2022
The Beaver promise.

Busy weekend of beaver Scouting. Our young leader Dom helped the young beavers learn to sign the beavers promise over two sessions. This was part of thier faith badge and understanding disabilities. Well done beavers. To find our more and to join our beavers colony fill in this form

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