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45th Belfast Scout Group

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We are based at Immanuel Church of Ireland, Ardoyne Road. New members welcome, contact us for info!

This is the page for the 45th West Belfast Scout Group, Immanuel Church of Ireland, Ardoyne Road

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27/10/2026

Thank you to Cllr Nicola Verner for facilitating a visit to City Hall tonight supporting our work on the understanding of local government!

27/10/2026

26/10/2026

We have always said we do Scouting like no where else, our group particularly and our District face challenges not on the same scale as others. We need ongoing support in order to survive. The support we recieve from friends, parents, and our District is exceptional. We are truly part of the wider Upper Ardoyne Community. With the closure of Immanuel our time at the Hall will come to an end in the near future and the group will not have a home in Upper Ardoyne, a place we have operated in for over 80 years. Our Group Lead, Scott Clifford, is working tirelessly with others to find us a new home in the area, if we can't find one we will have to relocate on a permanent basis...if anyone can help/support in identifying new premises we would be very grateful! The leadership team will keep the 45th going in our District Hall in the hope we will return to the area in the very near future! Our young people are the best about and we wouldn't do Scouting anywhere else!⚜️

The Scout Association’s Medal for Meritorious Conduct, presented to West Belfast District Scout Council in 1972. This award recognised and acknowledged the District’s work in continuing to deliver Scouting across north/west Belfast during ‘the Troubles’.

This was a tremendous accolade, recognising the many dedicated and committed Scouters, across the District, who ensured that good Scouting continued in the most challenging of times.

That work continues today. The District may have reduced in size, but the hugely important work which our dedicated leaders do is as much needed today as it has ever been.

Our District may be small in number, but it is unparalleled across the United Kingdom, operating in the most difficult and challenging of circumstances. With Groups based in Ardoyne, Woodvale, Glencairn and Ballygomartin, the work which the 45th, 20th, 50th and 77th Groups do, supported by the District, is amazing.

Scouting is increasingly seen as a middle-class organisation. That most certainly is not the case in North West Belfast. We operate in some of the most socially challenged, economically deprived and fractured wards, not just in Northern Ireland, but across our United Kingdom.

It is to the credit of many stalwarts, down through the decades, that Scouting in north Belfast and Greater Shankill has survived.

However, today the challenges have never been greater and the resilience of Leaders never more tested. Indeed, if Scouting is to survive, never mind develop in Greater Shankill, those in authority need to more and support our Groups and Leaders on the ground. We see significant finance and resource pumped into the area, but uniformed organisations, all of which have declined, particularly in the last decade, are ignored and taken for granted.

NB. The Medal is on permanent display in the District Headquarters at the 48th Hall. ⚜️

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19/10/2026

45th scout groups halloween party🎃
everyone had an amazing night some winners for the costume competition too
thank you to everyone who came and everyone who helped out
have a great halloween everyone we will see you in november 👻

17/10/2026

Need a programme night for your section? Look no further… introducing JAMBOREE IN A BOX ⚜️
It’s the perfect way to get young people excited about international opportunities and experiencing other cultures (without the visits abroad form!)

If your group gives it a go, the Buck Eejits would love to see it. Send photos from your Jamboree in a Box night to [email protected] for us to share on our social media.

Click the link below>>>

https://www.scoutsni.org/jamboree-in-a-box/?mc_cid=a3a64aa997&mc_eid=7963ef15a5

13/10/2026

Tonight we spent our first time in our temporary hall we had the group lead come and teach scouts and explorers how to make there own poppy out of paracord using just knots 🪢 and I must say they all worked so hard and done a fantastic job 👏
I would also like to say a huge thank you to the parents for supporting us in the move to the temporary hall and also a big thank you for the district in supporting us 😊

13/10/2026

Our Group lead is working hard at the moment to sort a venue for Beavers and Squirrels in the local area, we will keep you posted. Other sections remain open.

11/10/2026

Due to circumstances beyond our control the 45th Scout Group and Endeavour Explorer Unit will temporarily move to our District hall, in Meenin Street, off Crimea Street. The group will remain open and will continue to welcome new members. We hope to return to the Upper Ardoyne/Ballysillan area as soon as possible. We want to thank everyone for their continued support.

11/10/2026

45th Halloween Party🎃
We hope to see you there👻

06/10/2026

And it holds just........

Address

Immanuel Parish Church
Belfast
BT147JH

Opening Hours

Monday	6pm - 7pm
	7:15pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday	6pm - 7pm
	7pm - 8:30pm

Telephone

+447549407049

Website

Https://www.45thbelfastscoutgroup.org/

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