About the Group
Scouting is open to everyone, male and female, aged six upwards!
We are a large Scout Group with one Beaver Colony, two Cub Packs and two Scout Troops. We also host one of the District Explorer Units. Our total membership is approximately 150 young people aged between 6 and 18, plus 25+ adult Leaders and other helpers.
Our Group is part of the Oxford Spires Scout District and a part of Oxfordshire County Scouting. You can find out more about Scouting generally by visiting the Scout Base website.
How can I get involved?
Young people If you are aged between 6 and 18 you can join the Group as a youth member. You can find out more information about the different sections and get information about how to join.
Leaders and helpers If you are over 18 then you can get involved as a Leader or helper. We can provide full training as required. You can find more information on our "Help!" page.
Executive Committee All parents and other interested adults are welcome to enjoy our Executive Committe. You can find more information on our "Help!" page.
History of the Group
The Group was formed in the Autumn of 1942 with just one Scout Troop and a Cub Pack. At first meetings were held in church rooms but then a wooden hut at Gosford Turn became the Scout Headquarters. This hut was eventually moved to Gosford Hill where it was used for many years. By the 1960’s and 70’s the membership had grown until the Group consisted of Two Scout Troops, four Cub Packs and a Venture Unit.
1969 saw disaster. The hut and all the camping equipment were destroyed by fire. However fund raising by the parents and scouts and with many generous donations from villagers and others, the equipment was replaced in time for next year’s camping season. Having been so successful the parents continued with fund raising and in two years had raised enough to build the present Scout Centre. We have been meeting at the Centre since 1973.
As a group we are lucky to have such great facilities and this in part is due to the excellent steerage of the Executive Committees over the years.
At present we have a combined membership of 147 Scouts.
