The Bigg Weekender is back! Biggleswade & District members had a great time in 2023, full on fun and friendship.
Get the date in the calendar and promote out:
13th-15th June 2025
Update – Feb 2025 Bookings have OPENED!
Today until 30th April
- Submit your numbers viathis EXCEL by midnight 30th April to @Hello email address.
- You will receive an invoice to pay or can pay by bank transfer. Invoices must be paid within 30 days or by 11th May, whichever is closest.
- Paid spaces cannot be removed and are non-refundable unless we cancel.
Between 1st May – 31st May
- Additional spaces, up to a maximum of 3, can be booked and paid for within 7 days.
- This may cut off early based on limited numbers.
From 1st June
- We will accept no more bookings and any unpaid spaces will be removed.
Costs:
- The Weekender (Fri-Sun) £32.50
- The Overnighter (Either Fri-Sat OR Sat-Sun) £30.00
- The Day visitor (Sat day ONLY) £27.50
- Adults (over the aged of 18) is £0, but we MUST have your numbers (details TBA)
Plans:
Please see our previous comms on the website for the rough plan of the weekend
Tasks needed:
- We need to expand our small team with some exciting tasks! If you think you have what it takes, or could support, let us know.
- Bluntly, without filling these tasks, the weekend cannot take place…
- We will require as part of signup that one adult per section MUST support the Saturday event on a rota basic. Details TBC
Fundraising:
We are going to select one group if they wish to fundraise for an international event. In 2023 we worked with the Jamboree team on a food and culture base, which we would be happy to do again. Get in touch. To note, this may not be within the District.
Communications:
- We have opened our WhatsApp notification group up. It’s separate from the District community to allow supporting adults to join. Use the below form to gain access or email Hello@
- These updates, will appear shortly on the District website, linked here
- You can still fill out the form on the website to get emails, which will ramp up now we are getting closer
Any questions, please email Hello@BiggleswadeDistrictScouts.org.uk
Update Jan 2025 – Right now, we are needing to gather key contacts to ensure they are kept up to date. This should be main leaders organising the event. Follow this link to add your details (or the form below) before the end of October.
Questions: Hello@BiggleswadeDistrictScouts.org.uk
What is The Bigg Weekender?
I’m glad you asked! A weekend of fun for all sections (and leaders) within Biggleswade District to take part in.
Friday starts with the opening ceremony and fun, before a good night’s sleep. Saturday is where The Bigg Weekender pulls out all the stops, with a tonne of fun activities including inflatables, Scouting classics, arts & crafts, guests and more.
We will have a range of activities suitable from Squirrels to Explorers, as well as Leaders who need 10 minutes! The evening will have campfires, BINGO and more.
Sunday we will be having more excitement before the closing ceremony, packing away and a much needed
nap!
Check out the Biggleswade Today: https://www.biggleswadetoday.co.uk/news/people/in-pictures-more-than-800-scouts-from-biggleswade-and-district-enjoy-their-first-big-camp-since-covid-4184191
Updates:
1st Oct – Key contacts gathering
