On 29th November, Chopwell Scout Group proudly celebrated a huge milestone – our 95th Birthday!

Founded back in 1930, our Group has been part of the Chopwell community for nearly a century. Over those 95 years, countless young people and volunteers have shared adventures, learned new skills, made lifelong friends, and lived out the values of Scouting. Our birthday celebrations were a wonderful opportunity to look back on that journey and celebrate both our past and present.

A Day of Celebrations

The celebrations were split into two special parts, bringing together current and former members of the Group.

During the day, our young people enjoyed a fantastic birthday party filled with:

  • Fun party games
  • Plenty of food
  • And of course… birthday cake! 🎂

It was a brilliant way to celebrate with our current members and mark such an important anniversary in true Scout style.

In the evening, we welcomed back many former members and leaders to celebrate together. The evening included:

  • A photo and video slideshow looking back over the years
  • Photo albums packed with memories from across the decades
  • Lots of reminiscing, laughter, and shared stories

It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces and to celebrate the legacy of Chopwell Scout Group together.

Watch the Highlights

If you couldn’t make it – or if you’d like to relive the celebrations – you can watch our 95th Birthday Highlights video here:
👉 https://archive.chopwellscouts.org.uk/?2025#Chopwell%2095%20Highlights.mp4

We also shared a history slideshow, showcasing our journey from 1930 to today:
👉 https://archive.chopwellscouts.org.uk/?2025#Chopwell%2095%20Graham%20Telfer%20Slideshow.mp4

Photo Gallery

Photos from the celebrations can be viewed here:
👉 https://archive.chopwellscouts.org.uk/?2025/95th%20Birthday%20Photos

Preserving Our History

As part of our 95th celebrations, we’ve also begun work on a virtual archive to showcase the rich history of Chopwell Scout Group. This will bring together photos, documents, videos, and memories from across the decades.

Our aim is to have this archive fully developed in time for an even bigger milestone – our 100th Birthday in 2030!

You can explore the archive here:
👉 https://archive.chopwellscouts.org.uk/

If you have photos, stories, or memorabilia you’d like to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.

Thank You

A huge thank you to everyone who helped organise the celebrations, attended the events, shared memories, and supported the Group over the years. Chopwell Scout Group is what it is today because of the dedication of volunteers, leaders, supporters, and young people – past and present.

Here’s to 95 years of adventure… and onwards to our centenary!