Scouting is a uniformed organisation. When you join, you need to buy the uniform from the Scout Shop before you are invested (normally a few weeks after joining).
Uniform can be purchased from:
Scout Shop,
Hargreaves Campsite,Hainault Road, Little Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 5SR
The Shop Hours:
Every Friday evening 7.15pm—9.30pm.
Every Saturday 2:15pm – 5:30pm
Alternatively there is an on-line shop at:
Everyone in the 1stCCR has a red and green scarf and at least the following three badges (once invested):
- The World Membership Badge (purple circle),
- The Royal Forest Essex County Badge (black rectangle on right sleeve),
- The group name tag on the right shoulder.
You will be presented with these items by the leader when you are invested.If you have just moved up from Beavers to Cubs, or from Cubs to Scouts, then you should wear your old uniform until you are invested.
All items of uniform, including scarves and anything else that your child is likely to take off, must be clearly named.