SCOUTING and the CBS Support Group

St.Edward's is home to the 16th Oldham Scouts and currently caters for Beavers, Rainbows, Cubs, Brownies and Scouts. 

Beevers - Beever Scouts are  aged between 6 and 8 years old.  Young people can join Beaver Scouts in the three months leading up to their sixth birthday. They can move to the next Section, Cub Scouts, between eight and eight years six months. There are currently vacancies for boys wishing to join the Beevers and you should contact Stephen Exton if your son is interested in joining. The Beevers meet every Tuesday evening.

Rainbows - For girls aged 5 to 7. See the website All about Rainbows for more information. Rainbows meet in the Parish Hall every Monday during term time. If you would like more information please contact Nicola Aylett@ntlworld.com If your daughter is not yet 5 years old you can contact Nicola to put her name on the waiting list.

Cub Scouts- For boys aged 8 to 10. Cubs have their own national web pages on ScoutBase UK

Brownies - For girls aged 7 to 10 -  also have their own website All about Brownies

Scouts - The Scout Section is for young people, usually aged between 10½ and 14 years. A young person can come in to the Troop at 10 and may stay until they are 15 years old. 

Information regarding local activities can be found at the Oldham Scouts website with further details at ScoutBase UK the official website of the Scout Association

If your child is interested in joining these activities, initial enquiries should be made to Michaela or Stephen Exton.

Parents are invited to join the CBS support group, raising funds for the various activities, lending assistance when necessary and providing refreshments after the 11.30am Mass about once a month.

Commencing March 2007, Church Parade will be on the FIRST Sunday of each month