Welcome to 23rd Croydon
1st South Norwood
Scout Group!
Registered Charity No. 303582
6 - 8 years
8 - 10.5 years
10.5 - 14 years
Found in 1909
Group history
In 1908 a group of boys under the leadership of Ernest Driscoll started meeting on Monday and Thursday evenings at Enmore Road South Norwood, calling themselves "The East Surrey Scouts". Their weekends were normally taken up with Scouting games at Shirley Hill's and frequent camps at West Wickham .
In September 1908 Baden- Powell had to set up an office to deal with the countless enquiries that were pouring in about the movement but it was not until May 1909 that our group became registered with the Scout Association and from 23rd May 1909 the Group became known as the 1st South Norwood (23rd Croydon) Boy Scout Troop.
In those early years our group scarf colour was plain green known as Scout Green, and still remains the same to this day. It was also during this time that the Group Motto “Non Nobis Solum” meaning Not for ourselves alone was adopted. The troop also met at the Dr Barnardo's home from where it recruited boys. Barnardos was at 145 Portland Road South Norwood now long since gone and was opposite the corner in Harrington Road to the Shell Garage.
During The First World War our Group provided Scouts for home wartime service and at times throughout the war we had Scouts on duty patrolling the beaches at Dungeness in Kent and guarding railway bridges in Croydon.
We have since 1908 provided unbroken Scouting and service to the community, a journey that has taken us through two World Wars and over and through the hurdles of present day living to where the group is now. So where are we now?
The 23rd Croydon (1st South Norwood) Scout Group (how we are known by today) is as active or even more so than we were in 1908. We are a co-educational group which means that we are open to all young people and whilst upholding the fundamental principles of Scouting our Leaders are providing young people with interesting , exciting and appropriate activities that are as relevant to our youngsters today as they were a century ago.
Any young people age 6-8 years
Try new things. Making friends.
Become an expert in something you love, or Try something new. There’s a badge to suit each and every Beaver.
Meeting time: Thursday 5.45 -6.45 pm term time at The Den
Team leaders: Jess and Caroline
Young leader: Jacob
Any young people age 8 -10.5 years
Try new things. Making friends. Do your best.
Become an expert in something you love, or Try something new. There’s a badge to suit each and every cubs.
Meeting time: Thursday 7 - 8.30 pm term time at The Den
Team leaders: Wendy and Jack
Any young people age 10.5 -14 years
You will be introduce to new activities, people and things.
Jump in and get muddy. We go camping four time a year
Master things you love, or Try something new. There is probably a badge for your interest
Meeting time: Monday 6.30 - 8.30 pm term time at The Den
Team leaders: Sean, Mark and Hadley
We also join with 1st Croydon scout whose led by Micheal
Beavers Fun
Cubs Fun
Scout Fun
Leaders
Beavers uniform
Turquoise Sweatshirt
Navy Blue Activity Trousers
Black School Style Shoes for formal occasions
Scout Green Group Scarf with Woggle will be presented to young people at their investiture.
Uniform may be purchased from:
Scout shop https://shop.scouts.org.uk/scouts-sections/beavers-scouts
Hewitts, 45 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH Tel: 020 8680 4555
Ebay
Second hand uniforms from previous Beavers from our 23rd group subject to availability
Cubs uniform
Green Sweatshirt
Navy Blue Activity Trousers
Black School Style Shoes for formal occasions
Scout Green Group Scarf with Woggle will be presented to young people at their investiture.
Uniform may be purchased from:
Scout shop https://shop.scouts.org.uk/scouts-sections/beavers-scouts
Hewitts, 45 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH Tel: 020 8680 4555
Ebay
Second hand uniforms from previous Cubs from our 23rd group subject to availability
Scout uniform
Green shirt
Navy Blue Activity Trousers
Black School Style Shoes for formal occasions
Scout Green Group Scarf with Woggle will be presented to young people at their investiture.
Uniform may be purchased from:
Scout shop https://shop.scouts.org.uk/scouts-sections/beavers-scouts
Hewitts, 45 Church Street, Croydon, CR0 1RH Tel: 020 8680 4555
Ebay
Second hand uniforms from previous Scouts from our 23rd group subject to availability
How to find us
Our den address is 30 Love Lane, London SE25 4NG
Den Opening hours
Monday: 6.30 pm - 8.30pm
Thursday: 5.45pm - 6.45pm and
:7 pm - 8.30pm
Email: 23rdcroydon@gmail.com
Hire the Den
We hire out the Den when it is not used for scout activities. The funds help us with the Den maintenance and also fund activities for scouts.
The Den is a small hall (13m x 6m) with kitchen facilities. There are two toilets, one of which is a combination disabled toilet and baby changing room.
Please fill the contact form for bookings
Email: 23rdcroydon@gmail.com
Volunteering
We are a non-profit group that aims to give life skills for young people. We are always looking for volunteers to help us run this lovely group.
Seeking positions:
Chairperson for our group
If you are intertested, please fill out the contact us form or email.
Email: 23rdcroydon@gmail.com
We also welcome donations