NEWS & EVENTS

QUIZ NIGHT - Due to the popularity of our previous quiz nights we'll be getting quizzical again this year. Date for the diary coming soon.....
YARD SALES! We will be taking part in the popular Round Island Yard Sales again this year - so come and grab a bargain. We will also be providing a refreshment stop for bargain hunters! Sunday 4th May and Sunday 7th September.
RAISE THE ROOF CONCERT - Enjoy some live music with us on Saturday 26th April!! Watch this space for booking information!!..........
LIONS SUMMER SHOW - Watch out for the date in August!  Explorers, Leaders and some of the older Scouts will be helping with the car parking at the Mersea Lion's Summer Show again this year! It's a fabulous family event with lots to see and do! Come and enjoy the day and support us and the Lion's who do so much for our community!
GARDENS OPEN EVENT - Last year was the first year since the pandemic that we held our annual Gardens Open and once again it was a resounding success! .This year we will be back with some spring gardens and refreshments on Wednesday 30th April! Watch this space for programme info....
MERSEA COMMUNITY OPEN DAY - We attend this annual event at the MICA in October. Come and see us for a chat. We'll be serving refreshments, so come and support us and an opportunity to find out what else is going on in your community.

Adult Volunteers Needed


Adult Volunteers - Volunteers for tasks at all levels depending on how much time you have!....

We are currently looking for....

​Support for the Land Scout & Beaver Team

Badge & Award Administrator

Badge ​Sewing Bees

Fundraising Committee Members

Team Manager

Business Manager
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And for any other volunteers in the background for instance to keep an eye on second hand uniform sales, to help with boat maintenance, to help with social media, to help with painting & decorating.....

                    Contact us on [email protected] for more information
"OLD" UNIFORM!
If your child has grown out of their uniform and isn't handing it down to a sibling, would you consider donating it to us for our "Uniform Bank". We can always make use of spares, when a young person has forgotten their necker for a parade, has lost their woggle or sell items to help fund things like award badges etc.
Please see your child's leader or if you prefer drop us an email at
​ [email protected]
and we'll arrange to collect it if you live on Mersea - Thank you! 
USED STAMPS!!!
​The Explorer Section collect used stamps for charity. Please pop them in an envelope and put in the postbox at the Melrose Road, Scout Hut for attention of "Hat" the Explorer Scout Leader or Email at [email protected] Many thanks!
Data Protection Policy Guidance from Scout Association 
1st Mersea Island Scout Group is a Charity registered in England and Wales No: 269182