We are looking at opening another Squirrel Drey and we need adults to lead and support this. Please see the poster below for information.
Scarecrow Festival 2025
Have you seen our pirate scarecrow at the Church We’re joining in with Penwortham in Bloom 2025 scarecrow festival. He’s sporting a 5th Penwortham Necker as he was invested yesterday . The art work was coloured in beautifully by our…
Penwortham Gala 2025
Last weekend it was the return of Penwortham Gala. Our Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and adults all had a fantastic time joining in with the fun aboard the 5th Penny Scoundrels ship. A huge thank you to all the people…
Penwortham in bloom
On Wednesday, we had a gardening evening in preparation for the Penwortham in bloom in July. A huge thank you to Douglas and Jacob from Nutkin Squirrels, Oliver from Armstrong Cubs, Sophie from Aldrin Cubs, and Charlie from Pegasus Scouts…
Special Visitor
At Squirrels this week, we had a special visitor come to see us, I wonder if you can guess who. We danced, played games and had lots of fun.
Happy New Year 2025
As 2024 draws to a close and the end of a great year for 5th Penwortham, we’d like to thank everyone for their support. A special thank you to all our Leaders who voluntarily give up their time each week…
Panto 2024
This year, we returned to Preston Playhouse for our yearly Christmas panto, and they didn’t disappoint. Our Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Young Leaders, Parent Helpers, and Leaders all thoroughly enjoyed watching Cinderella. It’s one of our highlights of the year, so…
Squirrel Acorn Award
This week 7 of our squirrels received their Acorn award, this is the highest award you can receive as a Squirrel Scout. Well done to all the Squirrels for their hard work over the last year. Thank you to Cat…
Family Camp 2024
This year it was the return of our bi-yearly family camp. 5th Penwortham have all enjoyed a fantastic family camp at Bibbys Farm Scout Activity Centre this weekend with over 180 people attending. This is the first camp our squirrels…
Penwortham Gala 2024
After 4 years the Penwortham Gala processions has returned. Thank you to everyone who helped decorate the lorry and dismantle it at the end. We had over 80 young people dressed up as aliens onboard our spaceship. A massive thank…









