We have hired the Yr Hafod Mountain Lodge in Snowdonia for the weekend of 21st-23rd March 2025 for a Leaders Hillwalking Experience building trip. This is aimed at Adult Leaders and Volunteers within Lewisham and South London Scouts who have…
One of the World’s oldest Scout groups welcomes newest section
1 st New Cross Scouts, formed in January 1908, is opening a new Squirrels programme for 4-5 year olds First new addition to 1st New Cross Scouts in 15 years, Squirrels supports early years children to learn essential skills for…
Ron Fox Legacy and Fund
Many of you will already know that Sadly Ron Fox passed away in 2018 but as a lasting legacy to Scouting, he left the princely sum of £317,000 to Lewisham Scouts. An incredibly generous gift that will enable the District…
From Downe to Hammerwood
“In September four of our scouts from 17th Lewisham North completed the last part of their chief scout award, the expedition, although this had been planned a while ago the opportunity arose in late Summer to walk from Downe to Hammerwood…
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…
A Scout Film
In September, an award-winning photographer and filmmaker Kelvin Murray filmed a short film with the 1st New Cross & Lewisham Scouts. Over 2 days, a professional crew of 12 with 1 ton of gear (and a sailing boat) visited 3…