Mid-October 2021 Fifteen Cubs and Scouts from 17th Forest Hill spent 4 hours washing cars and vans to raise money. We had a lot of fun and it wasn’t just the rain that made us wet! There were many happy…
About Lewisham Scouts
Hey, my name is Luke, I am a Scout leader for the 1st New Cross and District Comm's for Lewisham. I love volunteering my time and Helping where I can.
Frylands Wood Superstars
We have lots of Superstars on our crew at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre, but today it gave Centre manager Barry and I great pleasure in awarding three of our crew, South London Scouts ‘Shining Star’awards for their exceptional commitment to volunteering. John Roy…
6 Scouts Vs. The Expedition Challenge
6 Scouts from the 1st New Cross had a real adventure, completing the Expedition Challenge together. Starting from Edenbridge, they hiked to Hammerwood for an overnight hammock camp and dinner cooked on a Trangia, then the following day they hiked…
More Chief Scout Gold Awards for 17th Forest Hill Scouts
We held our AGM on 29th September and were excited to give out many awards and prizes. We gave special thanks to our treasurer of over 15 years Lynne. We awarded Cub of the year to Gino for his kindness,…
The Brownsea Flags
31st Aug we received a very important Union Jack at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre. A founding Master of The Scout Lodge M.M.M. No. 1907, Tony, of the Freemasons, supplied the Union Flag to fly from the flagpole at Brownsea…
Our Farewell to Lawrie
On 20th July a small crowd of District members got together at Frylands Wood Scout Outdoor Centre to present our previous District Chair, Lawrie Smith, with gifts from the District to recognise his outstanding service. Lawrie was Chair of the…
Our Annual General Meeting
Another year has gone by and Lewisham Scouting is as strong as ever, take a look at what we have been getting up to in our annual report. Also during the District AGM on the 12th July 2021, many people…
Volunteering is #GoodForYou
Scouting happens when adults work together as a team We are passionate about providing the friendship and excitement of scouting to our members and we want as many young people in our area to have the opportunity to join our…
Kenya Expeditions 2016
Harambee for Kenya In the words of the Explorer Scouts and young leaders who took part in the expedition. MERU SAFE-HOUSE After spending our first full day in Nairobi visiting such things as the elephant orphanage and the giraffe centre…