Just the like that, the weekend’s over and Wallaboree 2026 has come to an end. The tents have been packed and the campers have headed home. Over the last three days, we’ve welcomed more than 420 Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts,…
Cubs Balsawood Car Derby
In March, Cubs from across the District were given a wooden block, axles, wheels, and a challenge: make the fastest balsawood car you can! In their week-to-week sessions, the Cubs designed, shaped, assembled, and decorated their cars, allowing them to…
Congratulations To Our Bar To The Silver Acorn Recipients
Congratulations to Roger Harrison (Cub leader at 1st Buxton) and Mark Rushworth (Gradbach Site Warden) who both received the Bar to the Silver Acorn at the Windsor Day of Celebration and Achievement. This award recognises over 25 years of outstanding…
County Ready Steady Cook Winners
In March, 1st Buxton wowed the judges at our District Ready Steady Cook heat with their amazing Moroccan cuisine. They took 1st place, which allowed them to progress to the County final in Matlock. Fast forward to April, and they’ve…
Ready Steady Cook Competitions 2026
Saturday saw our District Ready Steady Cook finals. Cubs, Scouts, and Explorers turned up the heat and prepared a variety of fabulous dishes which wowed the judges. In all the competitions, teams had to independently prepare a two course meal…
Border Hike and John Bradbury Trophy 2025
September brought both an incredibly wet weekend and the 43rd Border Hike at Gradbach Scout Camp. Friday night saw Scouts and Explorers from across the country descended on the site to compete in both the Border Hike (Scouts) and John…
Buxton Carnival 2025
Buxton Carnival 2025 saw 1st Buxton (Silverlands) and 3rd Buxton (Harpur Hill) enter truly amazing floats; with 1st Buxton delving into Vikings, whilst 3rd Buxton chose to look at the theme of adventure. Both groups powered on through the heat…
A New Minibus For 1st Buxton
1st Buxton have finally got themselves a minibus, and it is available for all to use! Their minibus (known as Susie Sue) is a blue 2016 Peugeot Boxer with 17 seats (including driver). 4 seats can be removed from the…
Taylor Trophy and Otter Trophy 2025
30 Scouts from five troops – 1st Chapel, 1st Chinley, 17th Buxton, 1st Buxton, and 3rd Buxton – arrived on Friday evening to set up their patrol camps. They pitched tents, built pioneering gateways and fire pits, and cooked over…
