Scouting opportunities
8th Chelmsford Scout Group meet in Langton Avenue, Melbourne.
he group started in 1928 and has been running ever since. Currently we have two Squirrel Dreys, two Beaver Colonys, Two Cub Packs, and a Scout Troop.
Scouting offer everyday adventure and activity to hundreds of thousands of young people accrods the world. There are fun and exciting activities and opportunities in each of the five sections:
Squirrels (ages 4-5)
Beavers (ages 6–8)
Cubs (ages 8-10½)
Scouts (ages 10½–14)
Explorer Scouts (ages 14–18)
To enrol your child here at 8th Chelmsford Scout Group, simply make an enquiry using the Joining Us tab.
Kings Award for Voluntary Service
We are delighted to share that 8th Chelmsford has been shortlisted for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award given to voluntary groups in the UK. Following our nomination, we were visited by Deputy Lieutenants of Essex and later invited to a special reception at Hatfield Place alongside other Essex nominees and previous award winners. It was a proud moment for everyone involved with the Group, and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the dedication, enthusiasm and hard work that takes place at 8th Chelmsford every week. We now wait with excitement for the final announcement on His Majesty The King’s birthday on 14 November — please keep your fingers crossed for us!
Photo taken at the Essex reception - Stuart Collett (Group Lead Volunteer), Steve Hugh (Group Chair), Kerri Jeffery (Beaver Leader) and Chris Birt (Scout Leader) taken on 29th April 2026
News / Updates
District Scout Shop
The Scout shop can be found at
26th Chelmsford Scout HQ
Brookbank Meadgate Ave
Great Baddow
Chelmsford
CM2 7LY
Map - Scout Shop Map
Opening times are ;-
Saturday 10 - 12.00 term time only.
Dates for your Diary.
Family camp for 2026 is in September, details to follow or speak with a section leader.
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