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Blackpool District History - 23rd |  |
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23rd Blackpool
Brief History In 1927 the "3 area system" was introduced in Blackpool District with the 23rd being part of the Southern Division. At this time Packs, Troops and Rover Crews had all registered as separate units. In 1928 it was decided to encourage more co-operation between the 3 age groups and bring about more parental support and that the SCOUT GROUP should become the way forward. Thus all groups were re-registered and the Scout Group came into being. 1928 In December
1928 the 23rd is shown as meeting at St Mary's schoolroom. 1929 The census
figures show the group to have the highest membership in the District-
37 wolf cubs, 42 scouts, 11 rover scouts, & 5 leadersGSM Mr
JW Dixon. Just when the group came into being is unknown - it is
assumed is was sometime in 1928 1930 The group played
an active part in the County Rally at Squires Gate 1931 The registration
number was 9445. The neckerchief was RED.The Leaders were GSM JW
Dixon, CM Miss M Rostern, ACM T Fox, SM C Battye 1933 Leaders now
GSM JW Dixon,CM T Fox, ACM G Cleghorn, SM C Battye, ASM W Whitehead,
RSL T Hopcutt. It is interesting to note, that as many other Rover
Crews during this period, they list the crew as meeting every night 1934 As of 12th
February 1934 the group is registered as an OPEN group, with registration
number 16017.The neckerchief was BLUE with WHITE border.The group
was now meeting on Boome Street. Leaders now GSM JW Dixon, ASM G
Cleghorn & R Stewart, SM C Battye, CM & RSL T Hopcutt. There
were 18 wolf cubs and 14 Scouts 1937 Still meeting
in Boome Street 1948 29th January
1948 the Group registration changes once again, although still an
OPEN group they are now back at St mary's church, meeting in the
Church hall. Mr Roy Ashworth in SM. The registration number is 25867
1954 27th April
1954 another change in registration when the group becomes SPONSORED
meeting at St Mary's church with Mr F Harris as GSM, the neckerchief
also changed at this time to the familiar WHITE with BLUE border.One
feature in these early days was that the group had a drum band.
At periods around the times of the changes listed above it is understood
that the group might have been in abeyance but it's registration
had never been cancelled which makes it one of the oldest groups
in the District. 1955 - 1972 It is difficult
to list the changes in leadership at the 23rd over the years. 1973 Start of the
Venture Scout Unit - ceased in 1996 1986 Start of the
Beaver Scout Colony Leadership Team Here are leaders that we know of - if you know of someone we have missed please let us know
Prior 1983
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