Our history

The First New Cross Scout Group was formed in January 1908 on Besson Street, New Cross with one patrol – the Peacocks.

They were registered in May 1908 with Robert Baden-Powell (before he even registered his own troop). In the August bank-holiday 7 youngsters ( 6 of which were only 12) pulled a trek-cart from New Cross to Maidstone, camped over night and then pulled it back.

Mr John Edward Curd

Dwayne Fields proudly holds the title of the UK's 11th Chief Scout

An explorer, adventurer and TV presenter, Dwayne's been seen in BAFTA nominated Channel 5 series Race to the Pole, on BBC Springwatch, Countryfile, National Geographic and Disney+.

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