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Bollington Youth Group<\/a> | Scouting<\/a> | RAF Air Cadets<\/a> | Sea Cadets<\/a>
\nLiveWires<\/a> | Fuse<\/a> | Bollington Cross Youth Project<\/a><\/p>\n

Bollington <\/a>Youth Group<\/h2>\n

A dedicated group have an ambition to establish a Youth Centre in Bollington to engage, inspire and develop the youth of Bollington and the surrounding area, dedicated to 8-12 and 13-18 age groups. They plan to run a pilot service one or two evenings a week starting in Autumn 2025. For full details checkout the website …<\/p>\n

Tel: 07989 350297<\/a>
\nEmail: bollingtonyouthgroup@gmail.com<\/a>
\nWebsite: www.bollingtonyouthgroup.co.uk<\/a> (under development)
\nFacebook: [coming soon]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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There is a great deal of choice for the youngsters of Bollington! But successful youth groups need good leaders<\/strong>. If you would like to volunteer to help with the new Youth Group call or email as above, or for Scouting please call Tim Neale on 01625 576397<\/a>, for the Guides, Brownies or Rainbows please call Sally Garnett on 01625 574288<\/a> or, for Beavers, Cubs or Scouts then please go to the contact us page for Macclesfield and Congleton District Scouts<\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>Scouting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Beavers<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n6 – 8 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cubs<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n8 – 10\u00bd years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Scouts<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n10\u00bd – 14 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Explorer<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n14 – 18 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2nd Bollington Scout Group<\/h3>\n

The Group is flourishing and includes Beavers, Cubs and Scouts at present with an Explorer Unit also based at the Scout Hut. We aim to provide an exciting programme with lots of new activities for the young people to try and to have fun. All meetings are held (during term-time only) at the Scout Hut on Albert Road, Bollington. As with many Scout Groups, there can sometimes be a waiting list to join so please put your name down early to avoid having to wait! General information on Scouting can be found at our web site<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

Group Scout Leader<\/strong>: Tim Neale
\nTel: 01625 576397<\/a><\/p>\n

Volunteer Scout Leader<\/strong>
\n2nd Bollington: Linton Foat<\/p>\n

Explorer Scouts<\/h3>\n

Explorer Scouts are run by the Scout District Team rather than a local Group. For further information, please contact Tim Neale on 01625-576397 or go to the contact page for Macclesfield and Congleton District Scouts.<\/a><\/p>\n

Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Seniors<\/h3>\n

District Commissioner: Sally Garnett
\nTel: 01625 574288<\/a>
\nemail<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Guiding is so popular that we do have waiting lists, which means children can\u2019t always join us straight away. We would welcome any adults who would like to join us, either as a leader or unit helper<\/strong>, so more children who want to join are able to. Please contact Sally Garnett, support and training would be given, just bring your enthusiasm!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Rainbows<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n5 – 7 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brownies<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n7 – 10 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Guides<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n10 – 14 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Seniors<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n14 – 18 years<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

<\/a>1st Bollington Rainbows<\/h2>\n

Contact: 01625 574288<\/a><\/p>\n

Venue: Water Street Centre<\/a>, Tuesday evenings 5.00 to 6.00pm (term time).<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>2nd Bollington Rainbow Guides<\/h2>\n

Leader: Sally Garnett
\nTel: 01625 574288<\/a>
\nemail<\/a><\/p>\n

Venue: Bollington Methodist Church Hall<\/a>, Tuesdays 5pm \u2013 6pm, term time only.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>1st Bollington St. John\u2019s Brownies<\/h2>\n

Guider: Sue Roberts
\nTel: 01625 560071<\/a><\/p>\n

Venue: Water Street Centre<\/a>, Wednesday at 6.30 – 7.45pm, term time only.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>2nd Bollington Brownies<\/h2>\n

Contact: Lisa Backhurst
\nTel: 01625 575969<\/a>
\nEmail<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Venue: Water Street Centre<\/a>, Tuesdays at 6.00 – 7.15pm, term time only.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>1st Bollington Cross Guides<\/h2>\n

Contact: 01625 572937<\/a><\/p>\n

Venue: Water Street Centre<\/a>, Monday at 7.00 – 9.00pm.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>1st Bollington St. John\u2019s Guides<\/h2>\n

Guider: Diane Taylor
\nTel: 01625 575554<\/a><\/p>\n

Venue: Water Street Centre<\/a>, Thursday at 7.30 – 9.00pm.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>Senior Section Guiding<\/h2>\n

Contact: 01625 421252<\/a><\/p>\n

Alternate Mondays 7.00 pm – 8.30 pm, term time only.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>LiveWires<\/h2>\n

Contact: Neil Newberry
\nTel: 01625 578100<\/a> (church office)<\/p>\n

Ages 7 to 11
\nFridays, 6.30pm to 7.30pm
\nVenue: Bollington Christian Life Church<\/a>. This group offers various activities for young people.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>Fuse<\/h2>\n

Contact: Neil Newberry
\nTel: 01625 578100<\/a> (church office)<\/p>\n

Minimum age, 11 years
\nFridays, 8.00pm to 9.30pm
\nVenue: Bollington Christian Life Church<\/a>. This group offers various activities for young people.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>RAF Air Cadets – 236 (Bollington) Squadron<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a fan of aviation, action and adventure, enjoy sports or simply like getting to know other like-minded people, then you\u2019re in the right place! Cadet life is all about challenge, excitement and adventure. Cadets and volunteers have many opportunities including UK and overseas camps, leadership courses, air experience flights and adventure training. The focus is always on enjoying yourself while improving your skills.<\/p>\n

We parade every Monday and Thursday nights from 18:45 to 21:15 at The Slaughter House, Shrigley Road, Bollington and we’re open to all genders from school year 8+ (aged 12-17).<\/p>\n

If you are interested in joining or volunteering (18+) why not come along and meet the cadets and staff? We can guarantee a warm welcome to all. Every year nearly 60,000 air cadets and volunteer staff take part in exciting events all over the country. And with over 1,000 squadrons across the UK, you could be one of them.<\/p>\n

Facebook page: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/236ATC<\/a> 
\nWebpage: https:\/\/www.236atc.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>TS Ardent Bollington & Macclesfield Sea Cadets<\/h2>\n

Commanding Officer: Lt (SCC) Karen Black RNR
\nTel: 01625 611937<\/a>, 07704 439380<\/a>
\nTS Ardent email<\/a><\/p>\n

UMC Chairman: Mr Jason Gaunt
\nTel: 07887 825135<\/a><\/p>\n

Unit President: Admiral the Lord West of Spithead GCB DSC PC DUniv<\/p>\n

Annual Duck Race!<\/a><\/p>\n

Boys and girls 10 – 18 years
\nVenue: TS Ardent, Bollington & Macclesfield Sea Cadets, St John’s School, Grimshaw Lane, Bollington, Cheshire SK10 5LY
\nPhone: 01625\u2212576336<\/em>
\nTS Ardent email<\/a>
\nWebsite<\/a><\/span>
\nFacebook<\/a><\/span>
\nX (was Twitter)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Senior Cadets (12-18 years): Thursdays, 7.00pm to 9.30pm
\nJunior Division (10-11 years): Mondays, 7.00pm to 9.00pm<\/em><\/p>\n

Part of the UK’s largest maritime youth charity and offers training in traditional naval-based skills including seamanship, navigation, offshore sailing, adventure training, leadership, Duke of Edinburgh Award and BTEC Public Services. Affiliated to HMS Mersey, Royal Naval Fishery Protection Vessel. Visits to HM Ships and Naval Bases, plus opportunities for foreign exchanges. Sports include canoeing, rowing, diving, swimming, 5-a-side, and shooting.<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>Fire Cadets<\/h2>\n

Cadet Manager:
\nCheshire Fire and Rescue Service
\nTel: 01606 868427<\/a>
\nweb site<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Training in Fire & Rescue Service activities for 13 – 16 year olds which include additional activities at weekends and during the school holidays, with residential stays, local camps and national camp trips!<\/em><\/p>\n

<\/a>Bollington Cross Youth Project<\/h2>\n

This project is managed by Groundwork Macclesfield & Vale Royal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Please look at the web page<\/a> for details of the project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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