1st North Cray Scout Group
Welcome to 1st North Cray Scout Group
Building character, developing skills, and making memories since 1911
Founded in 1911, 1st North Cray Scout Group has a rich history of providing amazing opportunities for young individuals aged 4 to 18. Our dedicated Leaders are committed to preserving the legacy of scouting and creating a nurturing environment for our vibrant community of Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Young Leaders.
Rich History
With a legacy dating back to 1911, we have a fascinating history that inspires us to continue serving the community.
Dedicated Leaders
Our committed Leaders go above and beyond to provide a safe and enriching environment for every young individual.
Age-Appropriate Programs
We offer tailored programs for Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and Young Leaders to ensure they receive age-appropriate experiences and challenges.
About Us
Preserving a Legacy, Inspiring Future Leaders
At 1st North Cray Scout Group, we take pride in our long-standing tradition of fostering personal growth, leadership skills, and a strong sense of community. We believe in providing a positive and inclusive environment where young individuals can learn, explore, and make lifelong memories.
Geoffrey Vesey Holt was born in Bexley in 1898, he was the fourth son of a very successful Army Agent and grew up in a very wealthy family. Geoffrey at a young age took a great interest in the Boy Scout Movement. His Father was President of the Sidcup Local Association of Baden Powell Boy Scouts.
Even before the Scout Association was formed, he had organised the first Patrol, here in the District of North Cray. Geoffrey rose through successive stages to become the Assistant Scout Master at what is now 1st North Cray Scout Group,
At the outbreak of war, Geoffrey was still at school. Three years on he was an enthusiastic Army officer within the Royal Horse Artillery In the Summer of 1917, 2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Vesey Holt and his Battalion took part in the Passschendael offensive This battle’s official name was the Third Battle of Ypres and ran between 31 July – 10 November 1917 The offensive began with encouraging gains but terrible summer weather soon bogged it down. By August the offensive was clearly failing in its objectives and had descended into exhausting fighting at enormous cost in casualties to both sides On September 2nd 1917 a solitary shell fell and burst very close to Geoffrey and he was killed It was reported that this happened some 20 yards from the battery of which he was on his way to superintend.
The news of his death was devastating to boys of his North Cray Scout Troop who went into mourning for a month in memory of their late Assistant Scout Master That memory is still alive today which is why our Scout Headquarters is known as “Geoffrey Hall”
The Scout Master at the time of his death told the Kentish Times“He set by his example and keenness the highest ideals of Scout Craft, and by none is his death more sincerely mourned than by the boys of his troop, Who will ever cherish his memory with admiration and esteem for what he did for them and what he is to them”
Today we still cherish that memory with admiration and esteem for what he did for us and what he is to us. As Leaders and helpers we still lead by example in the highest ideals of modern day Scout Craft, and we still encourage our young people to be the best that they can be
Meet The Management Team & Section Leaders
Come and Meet the Team
Ask if you want to Join Them we are always looking for new volunteers
Nikki Peck
Nikki is our Group Treasurer, and has grown up in Scouting. She comes to us as an one of Steve's ex Venture Scouts. She brings with her a wealth of scouting experience and is a great asset to our tem
Natalie Burns
Natalie is our Group Secretary, and like Nikki has grown up in Scouting. She also comes to us as one of Steve ex Venture Scouts. Natalie has vast experience of PA work and is a total asset to all of us who sit on the trustee board.
Vacant
As of April 2024 we are actively looking for a New Chair Person to Join our expanding Group. If anyone is Interested please email the Group Lead Volunteer
Steve Allard
Steve is our Group Lead Volunteer, he has been involved in Scouting for over 30 years and has vast experience in many rolls. He started his Scouting Journey here at 1st Northcray as a Cub Scout, before moving to 2nd Sidcup and then 6th Sidcup.
Meet The Section Leaders For Squirrels, Beavers & Cubs
Our Section Leader whilst all volunteers work tirelessly to make sure every young person in the group enjoys and learns skills for life
Magda Lisney
Magda Looks after our Squirrels Section that meet on a Wednesday evening at 16,15hrs to 17.00hrs
Mark Lisney
Mark looks after our Beaver section that meet on a Wednesday evening 17.15hrs to 18.30hrs
Kat Allard
Kat looks after our Cub Section that meets on a Thursday evening 17.15hrs to 18.45hrs
Scouts & Explorer Sections
Group Development Officer
Our Older sections all have dedicated leaders but as with all sections the more leaders we have the more we can do. If you fancy giving it a go just speack to any of the team.
Aaron Keeble
Aaron looks after our Scout Section that meets on Thursday evenings 18.45hrs to 20.15hrs
Tommy Hicks
Tommy will be looking after our newest section. Our Explorer Unit (Marauders). The Unit will be starting in January 2025 meeting we think on a Wednesday Evening Times to be confirmed
Ian Dunn
Ian returned to Scouting after a few years break and brings with him a wealth of experience. Ian work tirelessly promoting and developing the group. He puts the groups name out into the community at every opportunity and we are the only group with the district to have its own development officer.
Each Section have their Own Dedicated Leaders
Our leadership team at 1st Northcray Scout Group consists of passionate individuals who are committed to serving the community and nurturing the growth of our scouts. Each member brings unique skills and expertise to the table, ensuring the smooth operation of our Scout home and hall located in Northcray Road, Sidcup, Kent.
Our Sections
Squirrels
Come and Join
Every week, Squirrels will gather to grow and learn their way through lots of different games and activities. Squirrels can achieve anything they set their minds to – and they have lots of fun along the way.
The one hour sessions will be a brilliant opportunity for young people to take their first step into being part of Scouts, and they’ll help everyone get ready for the adventure of school too.
Sessions will be packed with outdoors activities, fun, games, badges, laughter, and so much more to help our youngest members learn the skills they need for life. Of course, none of it would be possible without the support of the amazing leaders who plan and deliver such an inspiring programme.
We operate a parent led group where by parents stay and take part in all the fun activities that you don’t get an opportunity to do at home.
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Group Name; 1st North Cray Squirrels
When We Meet; Wednesday 4:15pm till 5:00pm
Meeting Place: Leafield Lane, Sidcup, DA14 5EB
Leaders Name: Magda, Mark, & Ricky
Contact email: 1stnorthcrayscoutsgsl@gmail.com
Beavers (6 to 8yrs)
Come and Join
Being a Beaver
When you join Beavers, you’ll be introduced to lots of new activities, people and things. Here's everything you need to know.
Awards
Completing awards challenges you to do more, learn more and be more. See what’s on offer and start your journey to the top.
Activity & Staged Badges
Become an expert in something you love, or try something shiny and new. There’s a badge to suit each and every Beaver.
Moving up to Cubs
Eventually, it’ll be time to say farewell to Beavers and embrace your next big adventure.
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Group Name; 1st North Cray Beavers
When We Meet; Wednesday 5:15pm till 6:30pm
Meeting Place: Leafield Lane, Sidcup, DA14 5EB
Leaders Name: Mark, Magda, Ian, Rikki & Lorraine
Contact email: 1stnorthcrayscoutsgsl@gmail.com
Come and Join
Develop new skills. Soar to great heights. Being a Cub opens up a whole other world.
When you join Cubs, you’ll be introduced to lots of new activities, people and things. Here's everything you need to know.
Cubs are young people aged 8 to 10½ who:
Master new skills and try new things. Have fun and go on adventures. Make friends for life
Are curious about the world around them Help others and make a difference, in their own communities and beyond
Every week, they gather in groups called Cub Packs to take part in lots of interesting and challenging activities – achieving anything they set their minds to, and having lots of fun along the way.
Being a Cub is all about growing and learning in small but mighty ways. Here are some of the things you’ll get up to with your new friends.
Going on adventures
Race down a river. Tell stories by torchlight. Fall asleep beneath the stars. Alongside your Pack, you’ll spend plenty of time in the great outdoors. Together, you might build a den in your local park, or create an edible raft out of sweets, or go on a moonlit hike through your hometown. And even though you might not be ready to climb Mount Everest just yet, you’re guaranteed to have plenty of adventures on your own doorstop, because being a Cub is all about making the most of what you have, wherever and whoever you are.
Take on Action and adventure, we include activities for everyone, you will learn new skills
Cubs learn by doing, and so will you. Some of the skills you develop will be practical, like knowing how to cook a delicious meal or give someone first aid. Others will allow you to become a master at your chosen hobby, or help you to succeed in whichever job you decide to do when you grow up. But the most important skills you’ll learn at Cubs are the ones that will make you feel confident and happy in your own skin. We call these character skills, and they include things like integrity – which means being honest and doing what you think is right – and initiative – which means knowing how to take the lead on something without being asked. Whatever skills you’d like to learn, it’s all about having the courage to try new things and learn from them.
You will gain skills for life help in building better futures for all
Helping others
Cubs work as a team to help other people. Together, you’ll learn about global issues and what we can all do to help solve them. You’ll also make an impact in your own community, through activities such as campaigning to save your local library, collecting donations for a foodbank, or planting trees in a neighbouring park. youngest members learn the skills they need for life. Of course, none of it would be possible without the support of the amazing leaders who plan and deliver such an inspiring programme.
We operate a parent led group where by parents stay and take part in all the fun activities that you don’t get an opportunity to do at home.
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Group Name; 1st North Cray Cubs
When We Meet; Thursday 5:15pm till 6:45pm
Meeting Place: Leafield Lane, Sidcup, DA14 5EB
Leaders Name: Kat, Becky, Julie, Kavitha,
Contact email: 1stnorthcrayscoutsgsl@gmail.com
Cubs (8 to 10½yrs)
Scouts (10½ to 14yrs)
Come and Join
Scouts are a go-getting group of young people aged 10 ½ to 14 who:
Master new skills and try new things
Make new friends
Have fun and go on adventures, at home and abroad
Explore the world around them
Help others and make a difference, in their own communities and beyond
Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Scout Troops to conquer the small task of changing the world.
Discovering the world
Being a Scout is all about discovering the world on your own terms and making the most of what you have, wherever and whoever you are.
Alongside your new friends, you’ll master the skills that'll help you weather the storms of life, and try things you’d never get the chance to do at home or at school - working with trained volunteers to achieve whatever you set your mind to.
Starting small, thinking big
Scouts start small but think big. They stand up for what they believe in and make a difference on their doorstops, confident in the knowledge that their daily actions add up.
In a society that can often feel increasingly isolated and inward facing, Scouts build bridges and break barriers.
Throughout history, they’ve played all sorts of useful roles in society, and this legacy continues today.
Listening in, lending a hand
Scouts seek out the answers to the big questions, and to the smaller questions that don’t seem to matter but really should. Most importantly, they say yes more often than they say no - whether they’re taking part in their first ever camp away from home, writing their first line of code, or accepting the last of the toasted marshmallows.
Sound like fun? That’s because it is. All that’s missing is you.
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Group Name; 1st North Cray Scouts
When We Meet; Mondays 6.45pm till 8.15pm
Meeting Place: Leafield Lane, Sidcup, DA14 5EB
Leaders Name: Aaron, Cath, & Julie
Contact email: 1stnorthcrayscoutsgsl@gmail.com
Explorers (14yrs to 18yrs)
Come and Join
At Explorers you'll get the chance to dream big, find your place in the world and make memories to last a lifetime.
Explorers are a go-getting group of young people aged 14 to 18. Together, they make up the fifth section of the Scouts.
Week in and week out, they gather in groups called Units to try new things, make new friends and conquer the small task of changing the world.
Discover the world
Being an Explorer is all about discovering the world on your own terms and making the most of what you have, wherever and whoever you are.
Alongside your new friends, you’ll master the skills that will make you feel stronger and happier in the long run, and try things you’d never get the chance to do at home or at school.
Whether you’re hiking to faraway lands or building a robot in your local town hall, you’ll have the freedom to choose what you’d like to do, and work together with adults to make it happen.
Start small, but think big
Explorers stand up for what they believe and make a difference on their own doorstops, confident in the knowledge that their daily actions add up.
Seek out the answers to big questions
Explorers seek out the answers to the big questions, and to the smaller questions that don’t seem to matter but really should.
Most importantly, they say yes more often than they say no - whether they’re signing up for their first major hike across Europe, or writing their first line of code, or accepting the last of the toasted marshmallows.
Sound like fun? That’s because it is. All that’s missing is you.
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Group Name; 1st North Cray Scouts
When We Meet; Thursdays 19.00hrs to 20.30hrs
Meeting Place: Leafield Lane, Sidcup, DA14 5EB
Leaders Name: Tommy, Steve
Contact email: 1stnorthcrayscoutsgsl@gmail.com
Photo Gallery
Just some of our adventures over the past 18 months
Days & Times of Section Meetings
Wednesday Squirrels 4:15pm till 5:15pm
Wednesday Beavers 5:30pm till 6:30pm
Thursday Cubs 5:15pm till 6:45pm
Monday Scouts 6:45pm till 8:15pm
Thursday Marauders Explorers 7.00pm till 8.30pm
First Full Weekend of every month on a Saturday Work Party at the HQ
- Monday
- 18:45 – 20:15
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 16:00 – 18:45
- Thursday
- 17:15 – 20:30
- Fri – Sun
- Closed
Our Supporters
1st North Cray Scouts work with many different partners who support our Group and Scouting. Find out about our current supporters, without there help and assistance our Group would be in a very different position. If you or your company can assist us in any way either with funding, equipment or just coporate help from volunteers please get in touch.
Aim Hire
Tool Hire Kent
Plant Hire Kent
Tool Repair Kent
Being the number one choice for Plant and Tool Hire in the area,
Aim Hire UK provide an extensive range of Plant and Tools to suit all of your needs.
Alongside this, we offer a large selection of consumable items as well as running a dedicated specialist repair workshop.
Should you require any further information for your project, please feel free to email or call us.n consulting firm.
Countdown Services (Kent) Ltd
Countdown Services Kent are a Transport Management and Training company based in Bexley Kent.
Transport consultancy services
Driver CPC training
Transport Manager CPC exam training
Transport Manager periodic training
Tachograph download and analysis services
Audit services,
Operator Licence Awareness Training Course
S&J Transport Consultants
Expert Advice and Training for Transport Operators
S J Transport Consultants is a family run transport consultancy specialising in advising commercial vehicle operators on their operator licencing requirements.
Founded in 2022, we have been working with a range of transport enterprises, from small to large multi-vehicle organisations, in regards to enforcement FORs and compliance issues.
Our aim is to provide transport operators in London and the South East with expert operator licence advice and compliance along with effective, reasonably-priced training solutions delivered consistently by friendly, attentive and knowledgeable staff.
Howdens Joinery
Howdens was established in 1995 to provide trade customers with kitchens, joinery, and hardware products, which are available from local stock at depots across the UK, France, and Belgium. Starting with just 14 depots, there are now more than 800 locations supporting the trade achieve exceptional results for their customers. As a British manufacturer, they were founded on the principle that the business should be worthwhile for all concerned. That includes their customers, the homeowners they serve, the local communities they operate in, local and national charities, our large network of suppliers, our investors, and of course our people. We also hold a Royal Warrant by Appointment to Her Majesty the Queen to supply goods and services to Royal Households since 2015.
Beck Evans Farm & Penelope's
Farm Shop, Restaurant, Childrens Soft Play Area, & Campsite
Beck Evans Farm, is an activity farm and fully-serviced campsite featuring
Penelope’s farm restaurant, farmshop and hut.
We value sustainability practices. Our seasonal activities and Crazy Club kids soft play centre will keep your kids active and engaged. So, connect with nature, family and friends while indulging in fresh food and drinks at our one-stop activity centre for your next fun family day out in Kent!
OPEN EVERY DAY FROM 9AM – 5PM
Gavigan Paving Ltd
Paving, Groundworks
& Civil Engineers
Our core service has always been paving contractors, but we have expanded into other areas, and can now provide services such as plant hire, concrete, grab hire, drainage works, ducting works & asphalt works.
We also have an in house engineer to oversee all sizes of projects.
We believe we can supply the projects we are involved in with the correct services quickly & easily, thus providing a complete service from start to finish.
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