Our History

Founded by Herbert ‘Pa’ Wright in 1930, the Third Spring Grove (Osterley), as the group was originally known, was a land scout group meeting at the rear of St Mary’s Church, Isleworth.

Our History

Founded by Herbert ‘Pa’ Wright in 1930, the Third Spring Grove (Osterley), as the group was originally known, was a land scout group meeting at the rear of St Mary’s Church, Isleworth.

Moving to a riverside base during the war years, the group became the Third Osterley Sea Scouts.

The group has been a scouting home to more than 2500 young people over its 95 year history. The group is thriving and more than 100 boys and girls regularly attend meetings at the Third Osterley.

This section of the web site gives a little insight to the group’s history.

If you have old photos or stories you would like to share of your time with 3rd Osterley, do get in touch. Click here for contact details.

Click on the links below to read more about 3rd Osterley through the years:

Our Strategy to 2035

Place to belong

Our Strategy to 2035 will help us keep the focus on what we do best - giving young people a place to belong and giving them the skills to thrive.

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Strategy to 2035