1st Foots Cray Scout Group News

Listed below are the latest news items published by the Scout Group.

• New Heating Installed

  15th June 2021

  Thanks to several grants we have been able to continue the hall improvements/repairs projects and have replaced the old wall fan heaters with a new air heat system. Not only will these be more energy efficient to run, they also have built-in UV, ioniser and air filters to help remove bacteria,...

• HQ Improvement Works Continue

  2nd June 2021

  Thanks to the hard work of Richard and Alex even more work has been completed at the HQ to improve the facilities and surroundings for all our members. Repairs and replacing the fence over the bank holiday weekend, installing a new post for the phone cable and a new outdoor boot store, are just...

• Explorer Scouts Invested

  14th May 2021

  Our first seven Explorers were invested into Excalibur ESU last night 1st Foots Cray were one of the first Group's in Sidcup to offer Explorer Scout provision in Sidcup  when they started, unfortunately the unit closed a number of years ago, but we are delighted to re-establish a new unit to...

• Get Active; Enjoy the Outdoors & Challenge Yourself

  8th March 2021

  We are delighted to announce that the Group has been awarded a grant of £3,780 to purchase lightweight camping and expedition style equipment. This will enable our young people to start planning their expedition challenges and enjoy the outdoors, as the lockdown restriction are lifted in...

• Spot The Difference

  5th March 2021

  Our Bouldering wall is ready and waiting for use. Thanks to a grant we obtained last year from Localgiving & Postcode Community Trust - Magic Little Grants 2020 which helped cover the cost of the material, and the work of our Treasurer Richard and Alex (one of the Group's Young Leaders), who ...

• Explorer Scout Unit - Restarts

  16th February 2021

  After more than 15 years we are delighted that our Explorer Unit is restarting. Thanks to lots of work behind the scene we received confirmation today that we can reestablish a unit based at our Group. The unit will offer activities for 14-18year olds and we are looking to start running session...

• Group published in Australia Scout Magazine

  20th January 2021

  1st Foots Cray Cubs & Scouts make it into Australia Scout Magazine Last June members of the 1st Foots Cray Scout Group met online with 2nd Footscray Cubs and Scouts from Melbourne Australia.   This is the write up of the event. ...

• Letter from the Mayor

  20th September 2020

  A letter from Councillor James Hunt, Mayor of Bexley thanking all our Leaders, Executive Committee, supports and helpers for all they have done to enable us to continue providing online and face to face meetings during the recent times. ...

• Thank you to our Chairman for the last 6 years

  18th August 2020

  At last night's AGM Steve decided to stand down as Chair, we would like to offer our sincere thanks for all his help over the last 6 years in this role. We would like to offer a huge welcome to Joy, who has kindly agreed to take on this important role for the Group, and look forward to seeing her...

• Group AGM

  17th August 2020

  Thank you to everyone that supported our AGM this evening. The first time we have held this via a video call/zoom. Congratulations to Sarah, our Beaver Leader, who was presented with the 5 year service award by Di, the Deputy District Commissioner.To Georgina, Emma, Ian, Stephen a massive thank...

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