County Events

2020 brings Oxfordshires 69^th Show! Gang show is a family variety show performed by Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorers, Guide Senior Section, Network and Leaders (in Oxfordshire all the cast is U25). Gang Shows happen all over the country and the world.  The show is made up of a number of short items that are put together to make a show.  The items might be comedy/serious sketches, dance items, musical items involving singing, dancing and acting. Our aim is to give a fantastic rewarding theatrical experience to any youth member (8 years old – 25 years old) of either movement that want to have ago!  It is hard work but great fun and we hope all the Gang have a blast! Please come and see us at Radley College Theatre 18th – 22nd February 2020. Tickets can be purchased here.

The Winter Challenge is a fundraising event run by members of Oxfordshire Scouting. It is a hike along the Ridgeway in the South of Oxfordshire that is open to all 5 Scouting sections, leaders and parents. There are 2 distances open to participants – 9 miles for the beavers and cubs, and the full 18 miles for the rest. However, if there are beavers or cubs that want to walk further then they’re more than welcome to. Where is it? The hike starts at Foxhill and the 18 mile finish is at West Ilsley near to the A34. When is it? It is held annually, and the next one is on Saturday 7th March 2020. How much is it? Each participant (young person or leader/parent) needs to pay an entry fee. This is £5 for everyone. Each participant gets a badge and a certificate for taking part. Who can be in the team? Each team is 4 – 7 participants. This includes any leaders/parents needed for the ratios. Each team needs to have at least one participant aged 13 or over. Additional information can be obtained by emailing winter_challenge@hotmail.co.uk. Bookings open on Sunday 19th January and are made via an online google form - please email winter_challenge@hotmail.co.uk to be added to the mailing list. The link will be emailed out on this date to the mailing list. There are just 1000 spaces and they book up very quickly so make sure you are on the mailing list to avoid disappointment.