1st Lemington Scouts
Aged 10.5 – 14 years
About Our Troop
1st Lemington Scouts is a friendly and active Scout Group based in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering adventure, teamwork and skills for life for young people aged 10½ to 14 years old.
We meet weekly during term time and take part in a wide range of activities including camping, hiking, games, creative projects and community events.
Our Scouts section meets on Thursday evenings at Sugley Church Hall in Lemington from 7:45pm to 9:15pm.
Leadership Team
Team Leaders
Emmy
Scout Team Leader
Since joining Scouting in 2018 at 82nd Newcastle, Emmy has become known for her enthusiasm, professionalism and dedication to adventure. She has extensive experience leading young people on once-in-a-lifetime international expeditions and is also a keen paddler and archer.
In 2020, Emmy and Linzi co-founded 1st Lemington Scout Troop, originally meeting at Silver Lonnen before moving to Sugley Church Hall following the pandemic restrictions. Emmy was also awarded the Chief Scout’s Commendation for Good Service in recognition of her contribution to Scouting.
Linzi
Scout Team Leader
Linzi originally joined Scouting at 6th Cramlington as a Cub Helper before moving to 49th Newcastle, where she became Scout Leader when the troop reopened in 2014. She later served as Explorer Scout Leader for Young Leaders in Newcastle in 2018, followed by Scout Leader at 82nd Newcastle in 2019, before co-founding 1st Lemington Scout Troop alongside Emmy.
Professionally, Linzi is an engineer and former university academic. Within Scouting, she is known as a master organiser, badge record keeper and proud POR nerd. She actively encourages participation in the Scientist and Electronics Badges and loves a themed camp — Crystal Maze Camp being a particular favourite.
Team Members (alphabetically)
Andrew
Scout Team Member
Andrew is fairly new to his scouting journey only starting in 2022. He joined the organisation after seeing the fantastic opportunities it provided his own children and he was keen to give something back. He has many years of volunteering experience as a former member of the Sea Cadet Corps.
At 1st Lemington he’s often called upon to use his “teacher voice” when groups of roudy scouts are required to listen. He likes to do regular headcount’s in his own unique style!
In his professional life, Andrew is a primary school teacher with almost 25 years under his belt (hence the teacher voice). He finds working with teenagers a welcome relief from his day job.
Dawn
Scout Team Member
Dawn joined scouting in 2023 at 1st Lemington but has been a parent helper since her daughter joined in 2018. Dawn is seen as the mam of the troop, if you’ve forgotten anything she probably has it . Dawn has worked in the care profession for many years looking after older adults. Dawn finds working with the scouts a very rewarding role and enjoys guiding young people on their scouting journey.
Elise
Scout Team Member
Elise has been with scouting from a young age, starting at the 25th beavers and cubs, then joining the 47th scouts and then Fenham explorers. Here she found more of a love for the outdoors, hiking and camping and tried to throw herself into it when she could and had the opportunity. volunteering what time she had the opportunity to volunteer and work in new sections with the Lemington squirrels. though due to time troubles she then joined the scout section and hasn’t looked back since. Volunteering time and attending semi regularly and go on the camps while focusing on studies. looking forward to the future!
Lesley
Scout Team Member
Lucia
Scout Team Member
Lucia joined Scouting in 2021 alongside her six-year-old daughter, marking the beginning of a rewarding journey for them both. As her daughter progressed through the sections, Lucia became increasingly involved, supporting Beavers and Cubs before stepping into her current role as a Scout team member.
Having spent many of her own childhood summers at organised camps, Lucia remembers the lasting impact that mentorship, guidance and outdoor experiences can have on young people. Inspired by those memories, she is passionate about giving back and helping to shape the next generation in the same way.
Professionally, Lucia works in the commercial property sector and spends much of her time at a desk. For that reason, she embraces every opportunity to get outdoors, enjoying hiking adventures with her family and her dog, Jess.
Will
Scout Team Member
Will joined Scouting in 2015 and became a Young Leader at 1st Lemington Squirrels in 2022 before later joining the leadership team at 1st Lemington Scouts. He is also a member of City of Newcastle Network.
During his time in Explorers, Will achieved the King’s Scout Award and Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and was awarded the Scouts Commendation Award for his contributions to youth-led Scouting and digital media across the District.
Outside of Scouting, Will is studying Aeronautical Engineering at Newcastle College Aviation Academy. He enjoys developing new ideas for programmes and supporting Scouting through websites, graphics and digital media.
Young Leaders (alphabetically)
Dan
Scout Troop YL
Freya
Scout Troop YL
Kahlan
Scout Troop YL
Lewis
Scout Troop YL
Latest News
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1st Lemington Fundraiser Raises over £1100 for Switzerland 2027!
Read more: 1st Lemington Fundraiser Raises over £1100 for Switzerland 2027!We are absolutely blown away by the support shown at our fundraising event yesterday and are incredibly proud to share that, together, we raised an amazing £1191 after expenses and badges towards our Switzerland 2027 expedition fund! 🎉 From craft stalls and table-top activities to the mega raffle, tombola, bingo and quiz, there was something happening throughout the day. The chance to sponge-soak a leader, Young Leader — or even a willing family member! 🤣 — in the stocks also proved extremely popular! A huge thank you goes to our brilliant leadership team, to Will for the fantastic DJ skills…
Where Do Badges Go?
Scout Promise and Law
Christian/Jewish Promise
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to God and to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
Atheist/Humanist Promise
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to uphold our Scout values, to do my duty to The King, to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
Buddhist Promise
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to seek refuge in the Triple Gem, to do my duty to The King,
to act with compassion towards all life
and to keep the Scout Law.
Muslim Promise
In the name of Allah, the most beneficent and the most merciful,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to Allah and then to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
Hindu Promise
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to follow my dharma and do my duty to The King, to act with compassion towards all life
and to keep the Scout Law.
Sikh Promise
On my honour,
I promise that I will do my best
to do my duty to Waheguru and to The King,
to help other people
and to keep the Scout Law.
The Scout Law
A Scout is to be trusted.
A Scout is loyal.
A Scout is friendly and considerate.
A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.