An urgent appeal has gone out from the 1st Selsdon and Addington Scout Group, established in 1927, but which could be forced to close without more adult volunteer helpers.
Prize moment: Steve French (2nd from left) and Anthony Eeles of Croydon Scouts receiving the certificate from Mayor Kola Agboola with Col Ray Wilkinson (right) present
The group is “in desperate need of Scout troop team members”, according to a public appeal.
“Without new adult volunteers, the Scout troop is likely to close,” James Gordon, the group leader, has written on social media.
“Just two years from our centenary, it will be a great loss to the community and the young people of Selsdon. Can you help or do you know someone that might please?”
Scout troop team members are adult volunteers who support the team leader. “Team members have the exciting opportunity to help guide our Scouts through their activities and adventures as they gain skills for life,” Gordon says.
“You may well have an adventure yourself!”
1st Selsdon and Addington Scouts meet every Thursday during school term time, from 7.30 to 9pm behind St John’s Church Hall. The role of team members is flexible, and full training is provided, online, so it can fit around your personal schedule. “You will not be alone, always working alongside other team members.”
The appeal from the Selsdon Scouts has gone out as Croydon Scouting was being recognised for its service at this year’s Croydon Civic Mayor Awards.
The awards are bestowed by Councillor Kola Agboola, the ceremonial Mayor who dresses up in silly costumes and chains. Not the other one.
Long service: Christopher Dean receives his certificate from Mayor Kola Agboola
At a ceremony held at Croydon Town Hall on Tuesday evening, Christopher Dean received a Civic Mayor Certificate of Recognition for more than 60 years of volunteering with Scouting. “This is a tremendous achievement for Chris and undoubtedly his contribution has positively affected many thousands of young people over the years,” said a spokesperson for Croydon Scouts, who had nominated Dean for the award.
Croydon Scouting was also recognised with a Certificate of Recognition in the “Service by Voluntary and Community Groups” category, for their achievement in supporting young people in the borough for more than 100 years. Nominated by Colonel Ray Wilkinson, King Charles III’s representative in Croydon, the award recognised all the adult volunteers who give up their time to provide opportunities for young people.
To contact James Gordon about volunteering with the 1st Selsdon and Addington Scouts, email him at groupleadvolunteer@1stselsdonscouts.org.uk for more details.
And for more information about Scouting in Croydon generally, click here.
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