Dear Parents and Carers of all members of the 11th Spen Valley Scout Group,
As you are aware, the Scout Association is a uniform organisation. All members, including leaders, wear the OFFICIAL uniform as follows.
Beavers – Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt, navy blue activity trousers and group scarf.
Cubs – Dark green crew neck sweatshirt, navy blue activity trousers and group scarf.
Polo shirts are an optional item for both Beavers & Cubs but are only classed as activity dress, i.e. not official uniform.
Scouts – Teal green long sleeved shirt or blouse, navy blue activity trousers, leather scout belt & buckle and group scarf.
When a new member is invested into the group, they are presented with a group scarf & woggle.
Every member is also provided with a group polo shirt, which may be worn as activity dress, i.e. not official uniform.
Unfortunately, in recent years, the standard of uniform worn by many of our members has become a cause for concern.
As a result, the leaders would appreciate your co-operation in improving the standard of turn out of your young people.
The major problem is leg wear – Jogging bottoms, leggings and even jeans have become a common sight amongst our members.
It would be great if we could get our members into official scout trousers, but in the meantime, school type trousers would be acceptable.
The group has a number of pairs of pre owned official scout trousers, which, if suitable can be purchased for £5.
All items of uniform can be purchased from the Heavy Woollen District Scout Shop in Batley, official scout trousers are £15 and are available in Youths, age 4, 5/6, 7/8. Youths & Girls – 9/10, 11/12, & 13. Please support this local, not for profit shop.
The leaders would greatly appreciate your co operation in this matter. If there are any problems, please speak to you child’s leader in confidence.
Many Thanks
11th Leaders & Exec Committee
