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
Lightweight Hike & Camp
When

11th Apr - 12th Apr

Time

All Day

Location

Event
DofE Silver
When

17th Apr - 19th Apr

Time

All Day

Location

Event
St George’s Day Parade & Service 2026
When

26th Apr

Time

Afternoon

Location

Holy Trinity Church, Long Melford CO10 9DL

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

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Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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