1st Foots Cray Scout Group News
Listed below are the latest news items published by the Scout Group.
£1,771 raised for Great Tommy Sleepout
21st March 2026
What an incredible weekend for 1st Foots Cray Scout Group Our Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers all came together to take part in the Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) Royal British Legion’s Great Tommy Sleepout (https://rbve.org.uk/events/the-great-tommy-sleep-out/)...
Scouts Retain District Hike Trophy
19th October 2025
They only went and did it! Senior team retained the trophy for Haslehurst and the junior team came an amazing second in their first night hike. Explorers competition was very tight with only four points separating the top three, we didn't place this year but there's Monopoly in...
Cubs Fun Weekend at PGL
21st September 2025
Yet another fun-packed weekend for 1st Foots Cray Scout Group! ...
Cubs Takeover Gilwell Park
25th August 2025
and the activities continue - Cubs turn for some summer fun, as they Takeover Gilwell Park (the home of Scouting) Scout Adventures as they join other Cubs from all over the UK for a packed weekend of activities and fun#cubtakeover #gilwellpark ...
Squirrels Day Camp
16th August 2025
Our Group Summer of Activities continued on Saturday with the Squirrel Day Camp - Who said Squirrels cannot camp.....Tents, campfires, archery, tomahawks, map reading, hiking and loads and loads of fun............. Thanks to the leaders that did all the planning, those that helped on the...
Scouts and Explorers Summer Camp
3rd August 2025
This year our Scouts and Explorers enjoyed a fun packed week of activities at Phasels Wood Activity Centre ...
Cubs Sailing and Canoeing
26th July 2025
Cubs had a great time Sailing and Canoeing at Danson Watersport Centre. ...
Beaver/Cub Crazy Fun Weekend at Frylands
28th June 2025
Take 28 Beavers and Cubs, 10 leaders/helpers, 1 Young Leader, loads of planning and mix in archery, rifles, pizza making, orienteering, grass sledging, traversing, camp fires, a bunch of inflatables and you get one crazy weekend of non stop fun........... ...
£1,294 raised for RBL - Great Tommy Sleepout
22nd March 2025
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers spent the night camping out in support of the Royal British Legion's Great Tommy Sleepout campaign. £1,294 of sposnorship was raised Massive congratulations to everyone that took park and for all the leaders and supporters that organised the event....
Beavers & Cubs Flipout
7th March 2025
Beavers & Cubs spent the evening and overnight with a sleepover at Flipout in Lakeside. Pizza, trampolines, bouncing, games films, breakfast a little bit of sleep (for some...) ...
Squirrels Invest Their New Leader
5th March 2025
This week the Squirrels continued with their Super Chef badge - creating savory pancake faces and designs with lots of different veggies to try. Then they helped invest Eagle, their new Volunteer Team Leader, into the Drey and presented them with their membership badges. ...
Squirrels - Back up and Running
26th February 2025
Thanks to a Eagle (our new Squirrel Volunteer Team Leader), Wren, Owl and Starling (our exisiting Volunteer Team Members) and Parents volunteering on our new Parent Rota, our Squirrel section is back up and running. This week Squirrels worked on their Super Chef and Exciting Experiments...
Cubs meet some Owls
12th December 2024
This week the Cub's had a visit from Jambs Owls and learnt all about these amazing animals ...
Deputy Lieutenant's Awards
11th December 2024
A massive congratulation to Explorer Scout and Young Leader James D, who was presented with the Deputy Lieutenant’s Certificates!One of five scout members from across the whole of Bexley, these are a top award for any cadet/youth organisation and are presented on behalf of His Majesty the King....
Remembrance Sunday
10th November 2024
Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders, Supporters, Family adn Friends joined with the local community in Foots Cray to take part in this annual act of remembrance. we will remember them. ...
Car Park Repairs - Thanks to one unsung hero
9th November 2024
On behalf of all members, parents and supporters I would like to express a massive thank you to Richard, our Group Treasurer. For the past 6 months he has worked tirelessly over countless evenings, days and weekends to repair and replace the car park area.Moving 8 lorry loads of material by...
Fencing Beavers and Cubs
2nd November 2024
Beavers and Cubs try a new activity - Fencing ...
Young Leader Awarded Deputy Lord Lieutenant’s Certificate
1st November 2024
A massive congratulation to Explorer Scout and Young Leader James D, who has been confirmed as a recipient of the Deputy Lord Lieutenant’s Certificate. One of only five members from the whole of Bexley Scouting to be awarded this prestigious recognition which aims to give suitable...
Scouts and Explorers win Hike Competition
20th October 2024
An absolutely amazing hike competition this weekend for both the Scouts and the Explorers. 1st and 3rd place for the Explorer teams in a great competition against several other teams, and our junior scout team completed the route without assistance and still smiling at the end... But the...
Beavers Run - Vitality Westminster Mile
21st September 2024
1st Foots Cray Scout Group Beavers joined others from accross South & South East London Scouts to take part in the Vitality Westminster Mile 2024 Well done to everyone that took part ...
Scuba Diving
6th September 2024
Scouts and Explorers start back next week (13th Sept), but this week 16 of them enjoyed learning how to Scuba Dive with Blue Fin Diving #scouting #ScoutsUK #lifeskills #newexperiences #adventure ...
Duke of Edinburgh Awards - Silver Expedition
27th August 2024
Members from the Group's partnered Explorer Scout Unit - Excalibur completed their Duke of Edinburgh Award Silver Expedition. Hiking over three days around the south and south east cost, the team used the Castles at Dover, Deal and Walmer to base their purpose and projecy around. All five...
Beavers Achive Bronze Chief Scout Award
14th April 2024
Huge congratulations to six Beaver Scouts on completing their Chief Scout’s Bronze Award. This is the highest award a Beaver can earn. To earn it, you’ll need complete all of the challenge awards, as well as any four activity badges of your choice (including staged activity...
Explorers DofE Silver Expedition Practise
12th April 2024
Members from our Excalibur ESU - our partnered Explorer Scout Unit, are completing a three day hike expedition around the Valley of Rossendale. This is their practice expedition for their Duke of Edinburgh Silver Award. The DofE's a life-changing adventure you dont' want to miss....
Beavers Raise £599 for Great Tommy Sleep Out
23rd March 2024
Beaver Scouts took part in the Great Tommy Sleep out, and raised £599 in sponsorship. The Great Tommy Sleep Out Sponsored by BAE Systems is a fundraising challenge designed to support the estimated 6,000 veterans that are experiencing homelessness in the UK right now ...
Sound Improvements
10th December 2023
Thanks to a grant from Co-Op which covered the cost of purchasing new ceiling acoustic panels, to help cut down on the echo in the hall. A huge thank you also, to our treasurer Richard, who has spent today installing them for us. ...
Remembrance Sunday
12th November 2023
The Group joined with our local community to take part in the annual act of remembrance at the Foots Cray memorial. ...
Hays Volunteers
13th July 2023
A huge thank you to the volunteers from Hays UK that came down to the scout hall last week and spent two days, painting the main hall, and two of the outside containers. They also cut back ivy from the walls, and the bushes along the driveway. The hall is looking great and your...
Pioneering
23rd June 2023
With help from generous donations from both, the William Kendall’s Charity and Tesco Community Grants, we have been able to purchase two sets of pioneering equipment. For the past two weeks our Explorer Scouts have been testing out the equipment, with the other sections having an opportunity...
Chief Scouts Commendation for Good Service
10th December 2022
A massive congratulations to Carly (our Scout Leader and Assistant Explorer Leader) who was presented with the Chief Scouts Commendation for Good Service last evening. Carly has been involved in scouting for many years, starting as a scout and working as a leader with other groups before...
Remembrance Sunday 2022
13th November 2022
Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders, friends, family & supporters joined with the local community to remember ...
Magic Little Grant Received
15th June 2022
We would like to say a massive thank you to the Community Trust for their grant to the group of £500 This grant will be used to buy an event shelter that we intend to use throughout the summer and autumn months at outdoor events and camps we will be running Magic Little Grant is a grant...
AED Installed at Scout Hall
19th May 2022
We have installed an AED at the Scout Hall thanks to a Grant from The Arnold Clark Community Fund. Located just inside the main door, the device can be used by anyone using the hall if needed.#arnoldclark #ArnoldClarkCommunityFund ...
Excalibur Explorer - Leaders Award
13th May 2022
Congratulations to our Explorer Section Leaders, Carly, Pete and Karl who were presented with their Section Wood Badges by Ron Church. Ron was the first Explorer Scout Leader at the Group, back when Explorers first started in 2002 and so it was fitting that the previous Explorer leader should...
Arnold Clark Community Fund
8th May 2022
A massive thank you to the Arnold Clark Community Fund: The Group has received a grant of £1,000 to help buy an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) for the Group HQ. We hope we never have to use this, but it is reassuring to know that one of these potentially life saving piece of...
Scouts Fire Safety Badge
6th May 2022
Scouts working towards their Fire Safety Badge. Learning why it is import to stay safe and calm in an emergency and what to do if things go wrong #skillsforlife ...
Comic Relief 2022
18th March 2022
Fantastic achievement - Excalibur Explorers raised £90.12 for Comic Relief at this evening's cake sale and quiz night Over the last two weeks Explorers planned the activities, wrote the quiz, baked cakes, and raised the money tonight - All their own work #comicrelief ...
Skills for Life
18th February 2022
This week we ran a number of first aid sessions for our Cubs, Scouts and Explorers An opportunity for our members to learn some life saving skills, and gain their emergency aid badge. ...
Squirrel Scouts Starts
19th January 2022
Tonight saw the first ever squirrel meeting at 1st Foots Cray Scout Group. Squirrels is the newest section to join the scouting family and is designed for 4 & 5 year olds. Another first for the group as we are one of the first groups in the district and country to start this exciting...
Tesco - Bags of Help
13th January 2022
We are delighted to announce that we have been selected to be one of the Tesco bags of help charities this month. We have until 31st March to get as many tokens as possible and secure a donation from Tesco that will be used to buy new equipment for all sections to use. Please...
Squirrels - Waiting List Open
14th December 2021
We are delighted to confirm that our Squirrel Drey will be opening from Wednesday 19th January 2022. Based at our Scout HQ in Rectory Lane, Sidcup; Squirrels is the newest section to join the Scout family, and is open to young people aged 4 & 5. We will meet between 4.30 and 5.30pm...
Squirrels Starting January 2022
24th November 2021
Squirrels, the newest section of scouting, aimed at 4 & 5 year olds will be starting at 1st Foots Cray in January 2022 We have now received approval from both the District and HQ to open a Squirrel Drey. More information to come shortly - keep an eye on our Facebook page at 1st...
Scouts Win District Monopoly Challenge Again
21st November 2021
A huge congratulations to our Scout Troop who came first place in the Bexley District Monopoly Challenge for the second year running. The competition was based around the London Borough of Bexley and involved teams decipher clues to local landmarks. ...
Excalibur win Explorer Monopoly Competition
21st November 2021
Explorer Scouts from our partnered unit Excalibur took first place in the Bexley District Monopoly Challenge competition. Based around streets and landmarks in the London Borough of Bexley the Unit claimed the trophy in this year's event. Congratulations and well done to the whole team, and...
Remembrance Sunday 2021
14th November 2021
Today Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders plus family and friends paraded from our HQ in Rectory Lane and joined with the local community for the annual Act of Remembrance at the memorial in Rectory Lane, Foots Cray. ...
£500 Grant for New Tents
4th August 2021
Magic Little Grant through the partnership between Localgiving and Postcode Society have awarded the Group a £500 grant to help us buy more tents for the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers to use. This will help us replace some of our more ageing and damaged tents. Postcode Society...
Arnold Clark Community Fund
16th June 2021
On behalf of the Group we would like to send a huge thank you to www.ArnoldClark.com, as they have presented us with a grant of £1,0000 as part of their Community Fund. We are planning to spend this on buying new tents, that can then be used by our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers....
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...
Face to Face Scouting to restart
1st August 2020
Our plans for getting back together at Scouts safely You may recall that at the beginning of July we shared the good news that a phased approach to restarting face to face meetings had been released; The Scouts (The Scout Association), in consultation with the UK Government via the National...
Plans to Re-Start Face to Face Scouting
1st July 2020
Its probably a few weeks off yet but there is hope that face to face scouting may be able to re-start.The Scouts (The Scout Association), in consultation with the UK Government via the National Youth Agency has begun to publish guidance and literature that will map out how we can begin to re-start...
When 52 members joined together, with nothing but 10,485 miles between us !
27th June 2020
International scouting during these difficult times is still possible. Cubs & Scouts from 1st Foots Cray Scout Group (UK) met up with 2nd Footscray (Australia) to play games, quizzes and talk about scouting in their home countries. Well done & thanks to our youth members Thomas, John, James,...
Tesco Bags of Help Grant
19th June 2020
A huge thank you to the Tesco Bags of Help fund for their generous grant of £500. We are looking to use this to help us buy, and make, kits that can be used by our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts during our virtual meetings, so we can continue to offer weekly online meetings, until face to face...
Scout Hall Ready to Re-open after COVID-19
15th June 2020
A massive thank you to our Treasurer, Richard who has been carrying out essential maintenance at our scout hall recently, whilst complying with social distancing and all rules imposed during lockdown and COVID-19 The outside of the building has been re-painted to make it more weather...
Electric Safety Test
1st June 2020
More essential maintenance has been carried out at the Scout HQ. Our periodic Electricity Safety test has been signed off a new certificate issued. Due to its age all the emergency lighting has been replaced, and all signed off as safe We are ready to re-open as soon as face to face scouting can...
New Mains Water Pipe Installed
26th May 2020
Due to a small leak we have had to replace the mains water pipe that supplies the scout hall Nearly 90 meters of drive/track had to be dug up so a the new pipe could be laid from the meter at the gate right up to the kitchen in the hall. We think the original pipe was laid in the 1960's so it...
Hike to the Moon - Well done William
26th April 2020
Cub Scout William took part in the "hike to the Moon" challenge set by Bear Grylls and Tim Kidd. He walked 3 miles and raised £200 Which is a fabulous achievement. Well done William. ...
St Georges Day - Clap for Carers
24th April 2020
Well done to all the 1st Foots Cray scouts, cubs, beavers and leaders and young leaders who wore their uniform to renew their promise and #clapforthecarers on St Georges Day. ...
COVID-19 Update on Meetings
24th March 2020
Our Leaders and Group Exec met again last night (by video conf) to look at how we can offer Scouting in these new times. I am delighted to say that all the leaders are working on ideas and new ways that we can continue with Beaver, Cub and Scout activities. Virtual meetings, badges that can be done...
Scouts - Virtual Meetings
20th March 2020
For Scouts - We will be holding a virtual Patrol Leaders meeting Friday 20th March at 7pm. PL's and APL's are invited and details have been sent to Parents of those scouts via OSM. Can you please keep a look out for the invite. We are aiming to provide further updates on programs for Beavers...
COVID-19 Face to Face Scouting Temp Stopped
16th March 2020
The Prime Minister has announced that everyone in the UK should now avoid non-essential travel and contact with others. The safety of everyone involved in Scouts, both young people and adults, is our number one priority. That is always at the heart of our decision making. Given this new...
Lockdown - Update
3rd March 2020
Our Chairman and GSL have written to all parents regarding subs and our ongoing program, please look out for emails. To summarise:- The leaders and Executive Committee met virtually again, to discuss the current situation and the affect it is having on scouting. We are conscious these are...
New Hall Flooring
23rd January 2020
The new floor in the scout hall was laid a few weeks ago and has made a huge difference, and will enable us to keep using the hall for many years to come Thank you to the Co-op Communities fund for donating the bulk of the money needed, and to Ajax Flooring Co.Ltd for their advise and...
Dave Packman - Gone Home
11th December 2019
It is with great sadness that we learnt that David Packman passed away early this morning. Dave was a leader in the Scout Troop in the mid 1990's before moving away from the area Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this sad time. ...
Thank you for 30 years
9th July 2019
Congratulations to Chris Gasston who was recently presented with the Award of Merit for her outstanding service to scouting. Chris joined the Group in 1989 as our Cub Leader and has held a number of roles since. More recently she has been assisting her husband Mike (Our Asst Group Scout Leader)...
Inspirational Team
26th June 2019
Congratulations to our Group Leadership team who were nominated for the Inspirational Team Award, at the Bexley Volunteer Awards, and collected their certificate from the Mayor at last night's event. The nomination was in recognition of the tremendous work the team have undertaken in the last...
Bexley Volunteer Awards (Long Service)
25th June 2019
Congratulations to Steve our Group Chairman who was nominated for a Long Service Award in the Bexley Volunteer Awards, and collected his certificate from the Mayor at last night's award event. Steve has dedicated 40 years to scouting and helped countless young people, not only at our Group but...
Civic Awards
17th April 2019
Congratulations to Chris & Mike Gasston who were presented with Civic Awards for Voluntary Service by the Mayor of the London Borough of Bexley, this evening. Mike joined the Group in 1991 as an Asst Cub leader. From 1992 until 2011 he lead the Group as our Group Scout Leader, before accepting...
Scouts Take 2nd & 3rd Place in District Monopoly Challenge
18th November 2018
Congratulations to our Scout Troop who came second and third in the District Monopoly Challenge They had to navigate around London, identifying clues to various landmarks and photograph themselves at them to prove they had visited. ...
3rd November 2018
A massive thanks to everyone that chose to support us, over the last 12 months, in the Co-Op community local causes scheme. We have just learnt that the total award will be £3,274,67 - which will make a huge difference in helping us to replace the flooring in our Scout Hall, and ensure we can...
Scouts Win Hazlehurst Hike Competition
21st October 2018
Congratulations to our Scout Troop who took 1st place in this year's Bexley District Hazlehurst Hike Competition The event takes place in the nigh time and is a test of mapping reading skills and teamwork, as each base they visit has tasks they need to complete as a group. ...
District Camp
30th September 2018
Beavers, Cubs and Scouts spent the weekend at the Bexley District Scout Camp, held at Belchamps in Essex. A mass of activities were on offer this year, assault courses, bouncy castles, quad bikes, archery, zip lines, fencing and a host more Thanks to all the leaders who helped organise and...
Crystal Maze Weekend
5th May 2018
Cubs and Scouts from 1st Foots Cray Scout Group spent the bank holiday weekend working through a number of games and challenges based around the Crystal Maze. Hosted at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre the group spent 3 nights and had a brilliant time working as a team to complete a number of...
Scouts Mechanics Badge
28th April 2018
Scouts completed their mechanics badge today. They travelled to MOD Lyneham, the home of the REME (Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) to take part in the Scout Association national launch of the Army sponsorship of teh mechanics badge Joined by 300 the Troop were among teh first...
Leaders Thanked for their Dedication
20th April 2018
Congratulations and well done to leaders and supporters from 1st Foots Cray Scout Group that received awards from the Chief Scout for their dedication and outstanding service to Scouting, at the Greater London South East Scouts adult award night. Gina Evans - Award for Merit - awarded for...
Community Habitat Day
23rd September 2017
Members from the 1st Foots Cray Scout Group spent the day volunteering with Thames21 to help us create more habitat for fish in the river cray, Foots Cray meadows. We worked alongside the bank building marginal plantings which will help provide more shelter for fish and areas for spawning....
First Aid Badge
18th August 2017
Cubs and Scouts from 1st Foots Cray Scout Group, working on their emergency aid level 2 and 3 badges. They spent the day learning about first aid; how to deal with an unconscious person, someone who is bleeding, burns, and other first aid situations. What to do in an emergency, how to help...
Group bags £2,000 from carrier bag charge fund
24th July 2017
1st Foots Cray Scout Group bags £2,000 from carrier bag charge fund 1st Foots Cray Scout Group is delighted to announce it has bagged £2,000 from a Tesco funding scheme. Tesco teamed up with Groundwork to launch its Bags of Help funding initiative, which sees grants - raised from the...
Cubs Easter Sleepover
15th April 2017
Cub scouts from the 1st Foots Cray Cub Pack, invited their friends to a sleepover. After meeting and playing games and tackling an assault course they then made pizzas, which they cooked over a fire, played more games, had a campfire and finally put up their tents before going to bed. In the...
Queen's 90th Birthday Celebration lunch
13th June 2016
Queen's 90th Birthday Celebration Some 40 local residents from Sidcup and the surrounding area took part in the Queen's 90th birthday celebration lunch held at 1st Foots Cray Scout Hall on Saturday 11th June. This fundraising event was organised by All Saints Church in Rectory...
1st Foots Cray Scout Group Receives Grants
26th May 2016
1st Foots Cray Scout Group Receives Grants from The London Borough of Bexley Small Grants Scheme for Voluntary Youth Groups. 1st Foots Cray Scout Group is delighted to announce that it has recently received two grants from the The London Borough of Bexley Small Grants Scheme for Voluntary Youth...
Cubs Visit Sidcup Fire Station
10th March 2016
The Cubs have been working on their fire safety badge. They visited the local fire station, talked to the fire fighters and found out all the things they do to help keep us safe. Then they got to try using the water hose and look around a fire engine. Many thanks to all the fire fighters who...
Remembrance Sunday
15th November 2015
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, parents and leaders supported the annual Remembrance Sunday service and parade, organised by All Saints Church, Foots Cray. After attending the church service the Group walked to the memorial and took part in the short service and two minutes silence, before laying a...
Cake Sale Raises Funds for 1st Foots Cray Scouts
4th July 2015
During the Foots Cray Meadows 5 - 10k + Fun Run organised by PB Race Events that took place this morning, the coffee morning and cake sale run by 1st Foots Cray Scouts raised over £100. Our thanks to all those race participants, organisers and visitors, who kindly participated our coffee...
Chief Scout Silver Awards
23rd May 2015
Chief Scout Silver Awards were presented to four Cubs from the 1st Foots Cray Scout Group this week at the Group's Head Quarters in Rectory Lane, Sidcup. Those receiving the Chief Scout Silver Award were Nathan Palmer, Alfie Powel, Ted Web, Daniel Evans. Congratulations and well done to all four....
Bag Packing Fundraising Event
19th May 2015
At the Bag Packing Fundraising Event held at Morrisons supermarket in Sidcup, Kent, last Saturday, Cubs and Scouts from 1st Foots Cray Scout Group raised over £400, which will go towards funding our annual programme of activities for the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Many thanks to all those who...
Grounds landscaped and Scout Hall repainted
5th May 2015
Over the last couple of weekends work you may have noticed a lot of activity going on at the Scout Hall in Rectory Lane. Over the weekend of 25/26th April we had some landscaping done to the area in front and to the side of the Scout hall to level the site, using the piles of earth left...
Cubs Win Through to Semi Final in District 5-a-side
22nd March 2015
The Cub team played a brilliant set of games in this year's District 5-a-side competition. Winning every one of their matches in the league section and making it through to the semi finals of the knock out, where they played a much larger and more experienced team. The team have been practising...
Try Scuba Session
21st February 2015
Cubs & Scouts took part in a try scuba session today. Under the expert instructors from The Dive Machine, the Cubs & Scouts had the opportunity to try this new activity in the warmth of a swimming pool. All participants received a certificate and activity badges. ...
Cubs help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support
27th September 2014
Today, 1st Foots Cray Cubs helped raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. The Group's Cubs took part in Macmillan's World's Biggest Coffee Morning by hosting a coffee morning at the Scout Hall in Rectory Lane, Sidcup. The event kicked off this morning at 10am, with a number of Beavers...
Beavers Sleepover at Firepower
24th September 2014
Members of the 1st Foots Cray Beaver Scout Colony visited the Firepower Royal Artillery Museum at Woolwich Arsenal. As well as spending time looking at the exhibits they took part in activities and games hosted by members of the armed services. Getting time to talk to serving soldiers as well...
Group Receives Arrowhead Awards
19th July 2014
I was very proud to attend the County Awards evening. The evening is a way of recognising those in Scouting that truly give an exceptional commitment to providing weekly meetings, camps and activities to the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. It is also an opportunity to thank those that often...
1st Foots Cray Scout Group Receive Donation
4th July 2014
1st Foots Cray Scout Group have recently received a donation of £750 from the Sidcup Rotary towards the cost of groundwork improvements at our Scout Hall in Rectory Lane, Sidcup which have now been carried out. This donation was gratefully received by the Group and came as a welcome injection of...
Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Award Winner
23rd June 2014
We are pleased to announce that one of the Scouts from 1st Foots Cray Scout Group has recently won a Jack Petchey Foundation Achievement Award. Joshua Keily was presented with the award by John Baxter, the Bexley District Chairman. Joshua completed the Chief Scout Gold Award and, as a patrol...
Group Executive Committee Meeting
15th April 2014
The next meeting of the 1st Foots Cray Scout Group's Executive Committee Meeting will now be held on 8th May and not on 22nd April, as previously advertised. Minutes of past Executive Committee meetings and AGMs are available for Leaders and parents to download. To access these from the secure...
1st Foots Cray Scout Group Receive Grant
15th April 2014
1st Foots Cray Scout Group Receive Grant a cheque from Bexley Council's Small Grant Scheme for £1,000 to help cover part of the cost incurred in the recent repairs to the driveway. As members will be aware over the last winter the approach driveway to the 1st Foots Cray Scout Group became...
1st Foots Cray Cubs unbeatable.
17th March 2014
1st Foots Cray Cubs proved unbeatable last weekend. Cubs from the 1st Foots Cray Scout Group won every match they played during Saturday's 5-a-side District Scouts Football competition at Goals in Dartford and were victorious in the final. Congratulations to all the Cubs from 1st Foots Cray...
Join Us - New Recruits Welcome - No Waiting List
11th March 2014
Looking to join Scouting? Look no further. No waiting list at 1st Foots Cray. We have vacancies in all sections of the Scout Group. So whether you want to join Beavers, Cubs or Scouts come along to our Scout Hut in Rectory Lane in Sidcup, Kent and try out one of our fun packed evenings. We have...
2013 AGM and latest Executive Committee Minutes now available
13th December 2013
The 1st Foots Cray Scout Group 2013 AGM and latest Executive Committee minutes are now available for members to download. To access these from the secure section of the website members must first log in. ...
Group to receive Donation from Little Waitrose, Sidcup
31st October 2013
Our thanks goes to Little Waitrose in Sidcup and all those shoppers who visited the newly opened store in Sidcup High Street during September and supported 1st Foots Cray Scouts by putting their green tokens in the Waitrose Community Matters scheme box. 1st Foots Cray Scouts was one of the first...
Cubs Earn Record Number of Badges
27th October 2013
Congratulations to all the Cubs that have earned badges over the last two months. 88 Badges in total have been awarded to the Cubs, which is a record for the Group. Cubs took part in the Camper, Home Safety, Local Knowledge, Map Reader, Navigator, Personal Safety, Road Safety, and Outdoor...
Group AGM
19th October 2013
Parents, leaders, friends and supporters of the 1st Foots Cray Scout Group attended the Group's AGM. During which the District Commissioner presented long service awards on behalf of the Chief Scout to:- Kathy Hossain Group...
Group receives free graphic design services from CGT
24th July 2013
The 1st Foots Cray Scout Group has kindly received free graphic design & print management services from CGT Interactive Ltd., in connection with its new recruitment leaflet, which has recently been distributed to local schools in the London Borough of Bexley. If your school is interested...
Scout Group participates in Orchard Primary School Summer Fete
23rd July 2013
1st Foots Cray Scout Group was invited to Orchard Primary School's Summer Fete, which took place on 20th July 2013 in Sidcup. During the Summer fete the primary school children were able to participate in fun activities organised by the 1st Foots Cray Scout Group Leaders, including cooking...
Cubs 5-a-side
27th April 2013
Eight cubs took part in the district 5-a-side competition on Saturday. Many of the Cubs have been training hard over the past few weeks, and helping to build a strong team for the event. Held at Goals in Dartford, the team won their first three games (the first one at 6-0) and progressed...
Cubs and Scout Watersports Day - Pics added
1st July 2012
Cubs and Scout Watersports Day - Pics added news article ...
William Kendall's Charity - awards Group £1,968
10th December 2011
The Group has been awarded a grant of £1,968.93 from the William Kendall's Charity (Wax Chandlers' Company) The grant will be used to build upon the program of improvements to the Group's HQ that is currently ongoing. Specifically it will be used to improve various...
Big Lottery Fund, Awards for All - £10,000 Grant
12th September 2011
The Group has been sucessful in its application for a grant under the Awards for All section of the Big Lottery Fund (funded by the National Lottery) The Grant of £10,000 will enable the Group to update the toilet and changing area facilities in our Group HQ. Building work...
£1000 - Group Receives Grant from London Borough of Bexley
23rd July 2011
The Group has received a Grant of £1,000 from the London Borough of Bexley Small Grants Scheme for Voluntary Youth Groups. The money will be used to help refurbish the kitchen at the Group's HQ ...
£100 - Cub Pack Start Up Grant Received
6th July 2011
The Group has received a start up grant of £100 to assist with starting the new Cub Scout Pack. This Grant was made possible due the kind generosity of the Grand Lodge of Freemasons. ...
Frylands Back 2 Basics Camp Photos Added
6th June 2011
Photos from the Troop's recent camp at Frylands Wood have been added under the Scout tab ...
St George's Day Parade 2010
26th April 2010
The Group will be attending the District St Georges Day Service at St Johns Church, Church Avenue, Sidcup on Sunday 25 April. The Group will assemble in Grassington Road Sidcup at 2:15pm. After the service the District will march to The Green and they will be dismissed from there. The...
London Marathon 2010
25th April 2010
The Group will again be manning the water station on Blackheath at the start of this year's London Marathon. We will be covering the both Blue start, and the Green (Celebrity) start. We are looking for volunteers to help with this event which is not only a chance to join in one of...
Group Receives £4,700 Gift Aid
18th April 2010
This money will be used for the general upkeep of the Group and to help with much needed refurbishment. Thanks to all those that spent many hours in preparing the information and form completion that was necessary to obtain this. Also thanks to those parents that have completed Gift Aid...
Group receives £2000 Grant
1st May 2009
The Group has received £2,000 from the London Borough of Bexley's, Corporate Small Grants Scheme. This will be spent on camping equipment ...
London Marathon
26th April 2009
Very early on Sunday morning Scouts, parents and Leaders were on hand to help out at this year's London Marathon. For over 12 years the Group has helped at the Blue and Green starts of the London Marathon by handing out bottles of water. Several thousand bottles were opened and some member...
St George's Day Parade
26th April 2009
The Group was very well represented at this year's service and parade, which benifited from the weather. We have received several comments praising the young people on their turn out, standard of unirom and excellent behavour. Thanks to everyone who took part, including parents and...
Troop Completes Sponsored Hike
25th April 2009
After training in map reading and practise hikes all members of the Troop completed a 25km sponsored hike, on Saturday 25th April. They were supported on the hike by leaders who were on hand if they deviated to far from the route and also back up vehicles in case anyone needed to drop out....
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