The Scout Association produces the range of uniform for all age groups, and religious faiths. Uniform can be bought online or from the outdoor shop on Ilfracombe Gardens ebay/school friends may be a good source of second hand uniform. Although Beaver and
Cub uniform is the same for all groups please be aware that you will need to buy Sea Scout uniform (blue shirt) rather than land or air scout uniform (beige shirt).
Beavers: Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers (or alternatively wear dark activity type trousers).
Cubs: Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts (or alternatively wear dark activity type trousers)
Scouts: We are sea scouts, so wear a pale blue shirt, Navy Blue activity trousers and/or shorts Leather Scout belt & buckle (optional may be required for ceremonies).
Members first necker/woggle is provided free of charge on investiture. Badges are also provided. If lost, further neckers can be purchased from the group (£2.50) No other equipment is needed, although for camps, your child should have access to items
on the issued kit list these are things like a sleeping bag/wellies/waterproof jacket etc. (we can usually find kit to borrow if necessary again speak to a leader). If there are any issues around being able to afford uniform, please speak to the Group Scout Leader, in confidence.
Investiture and Behaviour
Ceremonies are an important and traditional part of Scouting. In the Scout Section, they include the Investiture, Flag Break and Flag Down, Moving On Ceremony and Inspections. They are short, simple and sincere, and follow an established pattern, so that, individuals know what to expect and do. We will guide your child through these ceremonies, and we expect that , in return, they are treated with respect. Similarly most sections operate a code of conduct, often created by the young people in that section, and behaviour that spoils scouting for others is not tolerated. We would always seek to tackle issues at the time they arise, but would ask for your support should problems continue . Fortunately, this is very rare.
