We help young people gain the skills they need to shine bright

Welcome to 1st Bures Scout Group

1st Bures Scout Group (consisting of Explorers, Scouts, Cubs and Beavers), based in the village of Bures St. Mary, Suffolk. We are part of the UK’s biggest mixed youth organisation.

We change lives by offering 6-18 year-olds fun, challenging activities, unique experiences, everyday adventure and skills for life.

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Aged 6 to 18

Squirrels Logo 4-6 years
Beavers Logo 6-8 years
Cubs Logo 8-10½ years
Scouts Logo 10½-14 years
Explorers Logo 14-18 years
Network Logo 18-25 years

Adult volunteers

The Scouts award-winning training scheme for volunteers means that adults get as much from Scouts as young people.

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Upcoming events

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Event
DofE Gold
When

04th Jul

Time

All Day

Location

Event
BMF Car Parking Duties
When

10th Jul - 12th Jul

Time

All Day

Location

Field opposite Nayland Road/Mill Lane

Event
Summer Camp 2026
When

25th Jul - 01st Aug

Time

All Day

Location

Kibblestone International Scout Camp

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Want to join the Adventure? Scouting is skateboarding, climbing, kayaking, camping, sailing and much much more.

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Our Strategy to 2035

Place to belong

Our Strategy to 2035 will help us keep the focus on what we do best - giving young people a place to belong and giving them the skills to thrive.

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Strategy to 2035