Today, Scouts wear a teal green long sleeves shirt or blouse in addition to the standard trousers and belt.
The Official Scout uniform for 10th Chippenham Scouts Troop is:
- Teal green long sleeve shirt or blouse
- Navy blue activity trousers,
- Smart navy blue skirt
- Group scarf and woggle
- Leather Scout belt and buckle
- Sturdy dark shoes / Hiking boots
- A pen and small pad of paper
Official scout uniforms can be purchased from quite a few places including:
- Scout Shop (online): http://shop.scouts.org.uk/;
- Uniform Scout Shop in Swindon: http://www.swindonnorthscouts.org.uk/page-scout_shop 28 Milton Road, SN1 5JA, 01793 534500, Mon 7pm-9pm, Sat 10-4pm;
- The Sheffield Scout and Guide shop: https://www.scout-and-guide-shop.co.uk/
- The Glasgow Scout shop: https://www.glasgowscoutshop.com
- Online auction sites: there is a regular supply of new and used uniform items on auction sites (eBay, etc.). Before buying, check on photos that the items carry the new stylised fleur de lys logo. There is also a regular supply of new or used navy activity trousers.
In addition, Scouts can get 10% discount on camping supplies from a number of shops. You will need to prove that you are a scout (your neckerchief should be enough). There are a few shops in Chippenham that will give you this discount: