With the season about to start in 1963, the pavilion was subject to an arson attack, making it unusable. The club used caravans for temporary accommodation, and a season of cricket followed.

Efforts were made to raise money, but the fund was well below the amount needed to build a new pavilion from scratch. Some insurance money was available, and with the loaning out of the playing field, enough money was secured to build a pavilion from scratch, with members providing the labour. A concrete base was installed, new walls and roof erected, along with electricity, water, gas, showers and a telephone. A kitchen was equipped, and improved bar and social areas provided. The pavilion was located next to the River Ravensbourne, out of public view, but unfortunately vandalism continued which required constant maintenance.