The Group

About the Group

The Group was formed in January 1980 with the development of the Springfield housing estate. At that time the group consisted of a Cub Pack and Scout Troop. The Pack had ten boys and the Troop six. They met at a local School and for some eight years the Group Scout Leader also acted as the Scout Leader.

As the Group expanded, it moved to facilities at a larger school which remains our current home. The first summer camp took place in August of that year on the island of Guernsey. A few years later another Pack was formed and in 1996 the Beavers section was formed.

Since those early days the group has developed and has had a number of different leaders including five Group Scout Leaders. We now have approximately 140 members with a Leadership team of 25! Although the size of the Group has changed, and perhaps all of the faces are different, the Group continues to deliver a wide variety of programme ideas to serve North Springfield.

The sections

The group is made up of 3 sections:

• A Beavers Scout Colony
• 2 Cubs Scout packs   comprising:
  • Scarlet pack
  • Royal pack
• A Scout Troop

The group also has a partnership with

• PIES Explorers Scout Unit. Click here for more information about this and other units in the lcoal area

As from September 2002 the unit are using the new programme as developed by the Scout Association.

The new programme has meant the introduction of a new section, Explorer Scouts, for those aged 14-18. Click here to find more about this new section.

Use the links above or the icons at the top of this page to find out more about these sections at 1st North Springfield, including forthcoming events and programme.

Last updated:  1 March 2004