Scouting was first formed by Lord Baden Powell in 1907 and has developed into the largest youth organisation in the world. We have recently celebrated our Centenary year and are now looking forward to the next 100 years!
The Table below outlines key events in the history of the group.
| Year | Events | Leaders | Summer Camps |
| 1964 | 5th Billericay first appeared on the District Census in January therefore 5th Billericay must have started in 1963 or earlier.We had 13 Cubs and 7 Scouts with 2 Leaders. | ||
| 1967 | 5th Billericay closed down. | ||
| 1971 | 5th Billericay was registered again on the district register on the 9th February. | ||
| 1974 | 1st Great Burstead started in 1974 as 5th Billericay (Great Burstead) by 1976 they were large enough and became a Group in their own right. This is why 1st Great Burstead have an orange border to their scarves. | ||
| 1990 | Meeting in St John’s Church, Outwood Common. | GSL: None Cubs: Noleen Haggar & Eileen Brewster Scouts (Wed): Alf Crafer, Joe Reid (who died autumn 2008) and Clive Stacey. | |
| 1993 | Final year at St Johns Church – moving into the new hall. | GSL: Alan Jameison Woodlands Beavers: Jean Threadgold, Chris Nicoll, Jill Bird, Emma Hagger, Graham Pavitt. Riverside Beavers: Susan May, Jackie Denham, Helen Bean Comanche Cubs: Nolleen and Eileen were leaders, Helper Robert Kirby. Cherokee Cubs: Wendy Pigney, Brenda Nash, Dave Garrett (now at 4th Billericay), Helen Spraggins. Genesis Scouts: Dave Hagger (SL) Bob Lewis, Stephen Smith & Clive Keeble. Zepplin VSU: Leader Zoe Bell | |
| 1998 | GSL: Tony Stringer AGSL: Alan Jameison Woodlands Beavers: Caroline Woolger, Karen Bailey, Lorraine Crawford Riverside Beavers: Susan May, Jackie Denham, Helen Bean, Julie Calleja Comanche Cubs: Still Nolleen and Eileen Cherokee Cubs: Graham Pavitt, Wendy Pigney, Jill Anderson and Dave Gilbert Genesis Scouts: Alan Fretton (SL) Clive Keeble Zepplin Ventures: Zoe Bell and Emma Hagger | ||
| 1999 | GSL: Neil Barnes (Acting) Woodlands Beavers: Karen Bailey, Lorraine Crawford Riverside Beavers: Susan May, Jackie Denham, Helen Bean and Julie Calleja Comanche Cubs: Nolleen had left so Eileen had also stepped down but John Brewster was still Treasurer; Robert Kirby was ACSL (David Baker was contact) Cherokee Cubs: Graham Pavitt, Jill Anderson, David Gilbert, Robert Webb Genesis Scouts: Alan Fretton, Clive Keeble Zepplin VSU: Dave Garret | ||
| 2000 | GSL: Eileen Brewster Woodlands: Karen Bailey, Wenday Rackham, Tina Rogers Riverside: Helen Bean Comanche: Robert Kirby Cherokee: Graham Pavitt, Jill Anderson, Robert Webb Genesis: David Baker, Alan Fretton Zepplin: Dave Garratt | ||
| 2002 | Scouts: Wales | ||
| 2003 | Scouts: Guernsey | ||
| 2004 | Scouts: Essex International Jamboree | ||
| 2005 | |||
| 2006 | GSL: Neil Bleakley Beavers: Karen, Kirsty & Linda Comanchee Cubs: Chris Ford, Helen Bean, Susan May Cherokee Cubs: Graham Pavitt & Lawrence Genesis Scouts: Ian Humberstone & Ian Mitchell | Scouts: Walesby Forest Scout campsite | |
| 2007 | GSL: Neil Bleakley Beavers: Karen, Kirsty & Linda Comanchee Cubs: Chris Ford Cherokee Cubs: Graham Pavitt & Lawrence Genesis Scouts: Ian Humberstone & Ian Mitchell | Scouts: Downe Scouts campsite | |
| 2008 | GSL: Neil Bleakley Beavers: Karen, Kirsty & Linda Comanchee Cubs: Chris Ford Cherokee Cubs: Graham Pavitt & Lawrence Genesis Scouts: Ian Humberstone & Ian Mitchell | Scouts: Essex Jamboree | |
| 2009 | GSL: Neil Bleakley Beavers: Karen, Kirsty & Linda Comanchee Cubs: Chris Ford Cherokee Cubs: Graham Pavitt & Lawrence Genesis Scouts: Ian Mitchell & Claire Drew | Scouts: Parkwood Scouts campsite |
If you are aware of any key events missing from the above table, or you were involved in the group in anyway please contact our GSL with details and updates.
