1st Fressingfield Scout Group has been in existence since 1908 (one of the earliest formed groups in the world). With our New HQ now installed and fully operational, we are looking to offer the opportunity of Scouting to more young people.

Whether a young person looking to join an adventurous and fulfilling journey, or an adult looking to develop their skills and be welcomed into another family; 1st Fressingfield is the place to be!

We can be found at 1st Fressingfield Scout HQ, Priory Road, Fressingfield, IP21 5PH

We are active four days a week covering the age range of 4 – 18 years.

Section Age Times
Squirrel Scouts 4 – 6 yrs Mon 4:15 – 5:15pm
Ninja Beaver Scouts 6 – 8 yrs Mon 5:30 – 6:30pm
Warrior Beaver Scouts 6 – 8 yrs Wed 6:00 – 7:00pm
Tiger Cubs 8 – 10.5 yrs Mon 6:00 – 7:30pm
Wolf Cubs 8 – 10.5 yrs Wed 7:00 – 8:15pm
Pioneer Scouts 10.5 – 14 yrs Tue 7:00 – 8:45pm
Adventure Scouts 10.5 – 14 yrs Fri 7:15 – 9:00pm
Explorer Scouts 14 – 18 yrs Fri 7:15 – 9:00pm

“A pioneering project conducted during a Cub Camp in Yoxford showing the immense benefit of teamwork and cooperation”

Our New HQ

Set in a fenced off acre of land, our headquarters has been designed for us, rearranged internally and refurbished to current standards. With impressive and modern features, we would love to offer the facilities to residents in the locality.

More information around our New HQ, including how to book and how much it costs can be found on our website
– Headquaters | 1st Fressingfield

“Our new headquarters featuring a lecture room, kitchen, medical room, store room, indoor toilets and showers”

Subscriptions

The annual subscription for all members is £150 which is preferably paid by standing order in twelve equal payments of £12.50. There is also a £10 set-up fee on registration on the first evening of attendance.

All UK tax-payers are encouraged to complete a Gift Aid form. This doesn’t cost you anything but allows us to claim a significant tax rebate from HMRC on any payments you make to us.

Additional activity and camp fees are also charged, the Group endeavours to keep costs as low as possible. Please email your section leader, or the Group Scout Leader in confidence if you have any financial concerns.

“Explorer Scouts cooking outdoors during a pioneering and practical skills day”

Our Website

Please browse this website for information and resources. Here are some useful links:

Click your section below for more information about meeting times and your leadership team:

There is plenty of information about the group as a whole including how it operates, the group’s history as well as what we get up to on a regular basis. Please explore!”

“Beaver Scouts engaging in a Easter Egg Hunt in a local forested area, organised by our Young Leaders”

Keeping in the Loop

We have a very active Facebook Group where we share our latest news and post after each session. Please feel free to request to join the group. We also have a Twitter account which is unmanaged, but automatically reposts Facebook content. Our YouTube channel features many of our Scouting Year Videos and major camp highlights, but also many of the activities we have run during Virtual Scouting. We can also be found on Instagram.

The links for these Social Media accounts can be found below:

Still have a question?

Please email your section leader if you have any questions, or please contact our Group Scout Leader, Andrew Aalders-Dunthorne on 07908 262623 or via email at [email protected].

We hope you have great fun and find friendship with us.