Some fantastic work has been undertaken by 1st Loscoe Explorer unit completing our Traverse wall fencing and also leaders of Loscoe have been working on our crew hut. Absolutely fantastic job. We greatly appreciate the time you have given to us.
Localgiving’s Magic Little Grants
We received a Magic Little Grant through the partnership between Localgiving and Postcode PlacesTrust.Postcode Places Trust is a grant-giving charity funded by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery.Localgiving isthe UK’sleading membership and support network for local charities and communitygroups. Our project received £500 to help with renovations of the old crew hut www.localgiving.org/magic-little-grants/
Jamboree Training Camp
With less than 90 days till the opening ceremony at the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea, both Derbyshire units have run their final training camp, having lots of fun and making sure we are Jamboree ready! Unit 12 were at Spitewinter campsite in Chesterfield district where they had a great time learning some new […]
Beaver & Squirrel Bug Day
Over 100 Beavers and Squirrels visited Spitewinter Campsite for the District Bug Day. The event provided an excellent opportunity for young scouts to learn about the importance of bugs and their role in our ecosystem. Many thanks to Roz and Yvonne for their hard work in organising the event, to Chatsworth Garden Centre for their […]
Join Our Scout Campsite Service Crew Volunteers
Our entire site is run by volunteers. We are always on the lookout for volunteers to join our team. There are many jobs from general low level maintenance to on going maintenance and future project work. There is also the continual needs of grass cutting, strimming and keeping the site looking great. Join our Scout […]
Beaver Bug Day
Chesterfield District Scouts will be hosting a Beaver Bug Day at Spitewinter on 25/03/2023 Open to all District Beaver and Squirrel groups. Come along and enjoy a day of activities at Spitewinter Scout Campsite. £5 per person entry fee. Leaders attend for free. Don’t forget to bring a packed lunch. Use the link below to […]
Chilly Challenge Camp 2023
This weekend Spitewinter Scout Campsite hosted its first event of the season. Chilly Challenge 2023 saw 210 guests from Chesterfield and the wider county, braving the cold, and spending the night in sub zero conditions under canvas, in order to earn the Derbyshire Scouts Chilly Challenge badge. Thank you to all groups who supported us […]
Preparations underway for our Chilly Challenge Camp
We’ve been braving the cold today up on site busy planning for our upcoming Chilly Challenge Camp. Thank you for all groups who have signed up. We look forward to seeing you there.
No more shower tokens
You will be pleased to know, we have discontinued the shower tokens on site. Instead showers have been placed on timer taps. You will no longer be required to request these as part of the booking process.
Chilly Challenge
We are excited to announce we will be hosting a Chilly Challenge Camp. The camp will take place overnight on the 21st – 22nd January 2023 Open to all Scouts, Explorers and Young Leaders. Leaders bring your troop and/or unit and run your own sub camps £15 per person (leaders free) includes BBQ supper, hot breakfast, […]