18th Dover (Shepherdswell Scout Group) – 100year Timeline – Shepherdswell & Coldred History Society

Timeline commemorating 100 years of Scouting in the village

(Compiled by Sandra Langley)

1919

Scout Master Mr Curtis
John Williams Joined the Scouts at age 11
1919 22^nd October Scouts gave a concert in St Andrews Hall assisted by Dover Gordon Boys Orphanage formerly 56 St James Street Dover (home for destitute boys from 8 years of age until able to work-they started a Troop in 1938
1919 Carols sung in the village by the Scouts to raise money for the orphanage
1919 28^th November Shepherdswell Scouts helped as sub collectors to raise money for the Dover Royal Victoria Hospital
1919 December -The Scout Troop participated in a Church Parade Service held for the Guides and Scouts. It was reported that they mustered in large numbers and the Church was full.
1919/20 Interviewed Mr John Williams- stated that he was a Scout in Shepherdswell at this time and attended a camp at Maidstone’s Moat Park. A celebration for East Kent Girl Guides and Scouts. It was a 2 day camp and Baden Powell was present. There were 7 boys in the Troop.

1920

1920 19^th May it was reported that two members of the Shepherdswell Troop helped to rescue a young girl from a river.
1920 31^st March Scout Flag dedicated by Rev.C. Compton
1920 10^th July Guide colours dedicated

1927

1927 Football – Shepherdswell Scouts defeated Tilmanstone Scouts 4-2
Scouts met in Fry’s Farm Stable with a room above after a shed by the Vicarage (where the new Vicarage is now)
1927 – Reverend Robinson Scout Master
1927/8 Mr R. Mann known, as Bobby, Assistant Scout Master
1927 Census 2 officers, 18 Scouts

1928

Mr Billy Gare, Scout Master 1928/9
Miss Watson, Assistant Cub Mistress
Mrs Sandal, Cub Mistress
In January, a combined social for Scouts and Guides was held in St Andrews Hall 100 Scouts, Guides and Visitors were present
January Football – Shepherdswell Scouts lost to the Red Triangle Priory scouts playing in terrible conditions
March – Football Won against Nonington Scouts by 6 goals
March – Football lost against Priory Scouts 4-0
May – The Rangers flag colours were dedicated in attendance was the DC of Scouts – Shepherdswell Scouts under the Rev. Robinson – members of the Mothers Union and the League of Womanhood
Census 1 Group S.M 1 Scout Master 21 Scouts 20 Wolf Cubs

1929

February – A whist Drive & Dance was held in the Oast House? to raise funds for the scouts
September Boy Scouts and Girl Guides held a sports day at Shepherdswell

1930

December Shepherdswell Scouts helped at the Hospital Pound Day
1930’s -1940’s Reverend Elliot Scout Master
1930’s-1940’s Mr John Roberts Assistant Scout Master

1931

February – Presentation made to the Reverend E.C. Robinson who was leaving the Parish – presentation made by cubs and scouts as a small token of their esteem
Camp at Eythorne breaking the flag ceremony (photo)-John Redman
John Redman Leader -1938 dates not confirmed (photo evidence)

1933

April – Miss Doris Emily Watson Leader of the Terrace married Mr Albert Victor Sandall

1936

June -Scout Master Mr Nash presided over a well-attended meeting of the Troop. Mr Oswald Samson gave an instructive talk on scouting.

1937

1937-1940/45 (not confirmed) Scout Master was involved in building a HQ in an unknown location Apparently squatters occupied Scout HQ during the war.
April –Scout Master Mr Cyril Nash announces a renewal of Scout activities and a Camp Fire was held to open the Summer Session
October- A report was made at the Annual General Meeting that the Scout Troop membership was 26
December- Mr Nash Group Scout Master reported that dates had been fixed for the Scouts to attend a monthly parade at the St Andrews Church Services.

1938

July – A camp fire and activities were held under the supervision of Group Scout Master Mr H Nash as an end to the Summers meetings

1940

May and June unwanted newspaper was given to the Scouts for fundraising by Ronald Gilham

1942

May – Games and activities were held at Shepherdswell with Dover Sea and Air Scouts.

1949

1949-1955 Mr Lesley George Wooldridge was Scout Master and Group Scout Master (recorded in District ‘Woggle’ magazine December 1991)
March- Shepherdswell Scouts now met in the corrugated iron RED HUT at the rear of Vyes stores under Leader Mr L.G.Wooldridge
July – Shepherdswell Boy Scouts held a Grand Dance in the Village Hall with ‘Good Old Tyme Music’ with old and new dances hosted by Steve Folwell
August- A fund raising dance was held in the village hall hosted by the Steve Fowler Band 8-12 p.m. admission 2/-
1949-1965 (not confirmed) Mrs Doris May Harvey Cub Mistress
Variety Show – Shepherdswell Scouts performed to raise money for their new hut the performance was held in the village hall. (no date recorded)
Census 1 Scout Master 10 Scouts

1956/7/8

1956 A wooden hut rented by Vye and son was used by the scouts
1956 Later the Green Goddess Nissan Hut situated on the Recreation Ground was donated to the Scouts by the Fire Brigade- stayed in use until Youth Opportunities build a hut on the rear of the building moving from the rear of the recreation ground from this date both buildings were in use until the current new HQ for Scouts and Guides was built knocking down both buildings in the process
1957 Mr Robert Wooldridge, Scout Master. Although required to swop hats for new style berets the group kept the (B.P.Hats)
1957-1962/3 Mr Peter Gilmore (Eastry) Scout Master
1958-1973 Mrs Mona Banks Assistant Cub Mistress/Cub Mistress
? Mr Desmond James Edwards was Group Scout Master (dates unknown)

1965

-1965 (start date unknown) Mrs Joan Steel Assistant Cub Mistress
? -1973/6 Cub Scout Mistress – Mrs Hazel Flint
Mr. John Banks – after a few months of inactivity Mr Banks took over the role as Scout Master for 3 Scouts (husband of Assistant Scout Master Mrs Mona Banks) He was a member of the troop until he left the village after the war. Their son is a Wolf Cub and daughter a Brownie.
Bazaar held in the scout hall where Barry Harvey, Eric Gardinge and Terence Grainger were thanked for their work in redecorating the hut. One stall with articles made by the Cubs was called ‘we did our best’.
Census 3 Scouters 12 Wolf Cubs

1966

Trek Cart – information provided by Mr Albert (Bert) Chapman about an ex GPO green wooden cart originally used as a telephone trolley. The Shepherdswell Rover Scouts used to help out at the Kingsdown Camp Site and the trek cart was given to them by the Warden in recognition of all their help. It was used by the Scouts to take equipment to camp and also by the Scouts and committee to collect jumble from around the village. It was stored behind the Nissan Hut in Approach Road and moved to Mike and Sandra Langley’s garden for its protection for many years. It was eventually restored by Mike Rook and is now on show in the Dover Transport Museum.
1966-1978 –Mr Albert Chapman Assistant Scout Master
HQ Nissan Hut funds were raised to recover the roof with felt and the inside decorated by Eric Gardinge Barry Howey Terence Grainger, committee and parent helpers. A desperate appeal was also made for more funding for tents and camping equipment.
Mrs Harvey given a presentation by the Wolf Cubs

1967

The Troop now numbered 14, (9 second class Scouts and 10 Leaping Wolves plus 22 Cubs). WOLF CUBS are now called CUB SCOUTS.
Group Camp in conjunction with the 60^th Anniversary Jamboree of the Scout movement
Big S Day on the recreation ground £30 raised – idea to show equipment bought from fund raising. Dr Michael Hinton District Commissioner (latterly Father Michael in Shepherdswell Village for many years judged competitions). Cub Scouts whittled and plaited and the winner of the whittling competition was Jim Weir, winner of the woggle making was Jeremy Blackman.
in the Group 14 Scouts 22 Cubs (no longer called Wolf Cubs) 9 are second class scouts 10 leaping wolves
Cub Leader M Banks Donald Stark Cub instructor and 15 year old Glyn Grainger – Chair Harry Quirk –committee Mr and Mrs Reg Grainger Mrs Barnes Mr John Weir Mrs Jewkes Mr KW Wills Mrs Shirley Stark Mrs V Errington Mrs Blackman Mrs Margaret Chapman (taken from committee minutes)
1967/8 Village Cubs and Scouts had a float entitled ‘If you care drive with care’ (photos)

1969

1969 6/12 at 3 p.m. the Scout Group celebrated 50^th Anniversary of the founding of Scouting. The Rev. C. Martin dedicated the scout new colours (flags) – in attendance -note Mr W Hogben 64 years of age the only remaining original troop member (village bootmaker) Cake decorated in the troop colours by Mrs J Wooldridge – tea provided by the group committee and parent helpers and served by the Girl Guides Awards presented to to Cubs and Scouts –Gary Foster – Jimmy Weir –David Banks – Stephen Quirk – Peter Walker –Anthony Banks – Paul Amos – Norman Errington. Mr. D.Stubbs District Commissioner complimented Mr John Banks Scout Leader and Mrs Mona Banks Akela (Cub Scout Leader). He also presented a Scout Thanks Badge to Captain D Monk for services to the Troop. A film show followed the party by Mr. M. Dodds.

1970/1/2

1970 8^th May reported – Dover Express Shepherdswell Cubs won District Football winning 15/18 matches (photo).
1970 May – 20 Cubs 2 from each of the ten Packs participating took part in Shepherdswell Field day activities consisting of a treasure trail and a sing song accompanied by a Cub guitarist from the 10^th Dover. Present were District Cub Leader Mrs Mary Little and Dover Football Club Manager Mr Terry Adlington to present the seasons champions cup to the Shepherdswell Cubs
1971 Scouts A team win District 5-a-side Martyn Errington, Stephen Stark, Guy Wills, James Weir, Robert Stark, (photo/newscutting)
1972 October – Shepherdswell Scouts study the mechanics of a motor car for their mechanics badge (ten evening classes attended at Firestone Garage) – Scouts Chris Chapman, Stephen Quirk, Jimmy Weir, Martyn Errington, John Banks Scout Leader.

1973

1973 –March – Mrs M Banks announces she wishes to retire as Cub Mistress – new leaders needed her helper her Venture Scout Son due to join the Merchant Navy in June/July. Currently Group Scout Master Mr J Banks and assistant Mr Bert Chapman .
1973/1976 Mrs Rosemary Saunders Group Treasurer and Mother Helper (Encouraged Mike and Sandra Langley to become leaders when they moved into the village)
1973/6 Mrs Judith Vine Mother helper and committee.

1974 -1975

1974/1978? Mr Bob Hannaford Scout Leader
1975/1981 Mrs Jill Rook Cub Scout Leader followed by ADC Cubs/District Commissioner /Beaver Scout Leader 1989

1976 – 1977- 1978

1976/1978 Mrs Carole Brimson, Assistant Cub Scout Leader
1977/1996 Mrs Sandra Langley various roles – Assistant Cub Scout Leader/Cub Scout Leader/ Assistant Scout Leader/Assistant Venture Scout Leader/Group Chair – Catering Leader Wiltz district camp
1977 Queens Silver Jubilee Shepherdswell Cubs had a float
1977/1981 Mr Graham Vine Cub Scout Instructor
1978 March Cubs lost football against 10^th Dover 6-0 defeat
1978 Mr Michael Langley; Scout Leader 6^th Dover Whitfield from 1975 until taking over Shepherdswell Scouts 1978-1994 – Group Scout Leader District Scout Leader – In charge of Wiltz camp – Awarded Chief Scouts commendation and Medal of Merit for outstanding service to Scouting
1978 Mr Geoff Chapman Scout Helper (parents Bert and Marjorie Chapman formerly Assistant Scout Leader)
1978 Capel Cub Camp
1978 Footpath clearance – Eythorne to Shepherdswell – Scout troop and 4 Cubs undertaking their World Conservation badge plus 6^th Whitfield Scout Group

1979

1979 District Cross Country – Cubs Overall winners; Scouts runners up – John Hamilton won an individual award-representing the District in County at Tunbridge Wells
1979 Scout Troop reformed. Group Scout Leader, Mr Michael Langley. Assistant Leaders Mr Brian Hext, Mr Tony Henneberry /helpers Mr Barry and Mr Medgett. April 13^th Mrs Sandra Langley appointed Assistant Scout Leader. (the first female Scout Leader to be appointed in Dover District)
1979 Scout Camp Westcourt Farm. Leader Mike Langley
1979 Trip to London Cutty Sark and Scout shop – helper Geoff Chapman
1979 Scout Fete – Cubs 3^rd place in the It’s a Knockout competition held in Pencester Gardens
1979 Broadstone Warren Camp both Cubs and Scouts Leaders Jill Rook Cubs, Mike Langley Scouts
1979-1981 Robin Ruck Venture Scout Leader
1979 Venture group started 6^th September – Geoff Chapman David Wells Mary Anne Jardine Becky?
1979 PL/APL training at Westcourt Lane
1979 Venture Scouts to Lake District November– Leader Robin Ruck
1979 Cubs runners up in District League competition
1979 Bumper Jumble Sale in Scout Nissan Hut – £150.95 raised
1979 Fears raised over the condition of the Groups Nissan Hut and funds required to repair/replace
1979 Scouts cleared rubbish etc. from Puckland Wood amid fears it would be used as a unauthorised site
1979 Scouts undertook a Litter Sweep of the recreation ground and village lanes raising £150 for scout equipment
1979/2005 – Carole White held various roles across the years – Mother helper/ Cub Scout Instructor (Chil) Assistant Beaver Leader Group Scout Leader
1979/1981 Mrs Valerie Medgett Mother helper/swimming helper
1979 – 30^th November – public meeting held in village hall to discuss future of unused pavilion on the recreation ground – after much debate and controversy the Pavilion was handed over to the Scout Group to dismantle rebuild and maintain with their own funds – which successfully happened.
1979 Census 1 GSL 3 Scouters 2 Instructors – 24 Cubs 22 Scouts

1980

1989 PLANS PASSED for old Pavilion to be demolished and reinstated behind the Nissan Hut
Parents and associates who helped with the construction/admin/of new Scout HQ formerly Pavilion (I hope I have not forgotten anyone-apologies – let me know)

Tom McArdle/Dave Todd/Mike Rook/Mike Langley/Graeme Boxall/Barry Crush/Malcolm Conyers/Gerry Langley/John Price/Tony Carter/Derek Friend/Tony White/Roland Lovell/Terry Balfour/Chris Burns/Bert Cornelisse/John Roberts/Morris Friend/Martin Archbold/

–plus KENT Youth Opportunities programme division Key Enterprise for Youth Members –lads run by Ken Miles and Bill Spurgeon

Especially – John Pateman Building Supervision from onset of work

Reg Fry Building Maintenance from 1984

Peter Champion Building Maintenance HQ from 1984

1980 Path laying for Shepherdswell council
1980 Cross Country Cubs 1^st place
1980 Dover District Scouts 5-a-side – semi finalists
1980/1983/1996? Mr Graeme Boxall Assistant Scout Leader/Cub Chess Instructor
1980 Mrs Ann Boxall Assistant Cub Scout Leader 1980/2
1980/1981 David Nuttall Venture Scout Leader until Robin Rucks return this year)
1980 Census – 4 Scouters 31 Cubs 21 Scouts 6 Venture Scouts

1981

1981 Mr Peter Barratt Assistant Scout Leader Previously with Mike Langley at 6^th Dover
1981 “the Golgotha’ Scout Magazine started in the Village – congratulations given in the Parish magazine
1981 11/4 Dover District Swimming Gala Cubs 4^th place relay 3^rd place
1981 Dover District Swimming Gala Scouts 4^th place
1981 Cub Scout Challenge 6^th place
1981 March -Jill Rook Cub Scout Leader retires and becomes Assistant District Commissioner Cubs, followed by Dover District Commissioner. Sandra Langley takes over the role as Cub Scout Leader. Assistant Cub Leader Mrs Ann Boxall
1981 – onwards Graeme Boxall taught and trained Cubs in Chess
1981 Cub Tramp Supper
1981 Mums versus Cubs football game
1981 Scout Camp Broadstone Warren Leader Mike Langley
1981 Cub Camp Broadstone Warren Leader Sandra Langley
1981 Cub cross country 2^nd place
1981 Footings for new Scout Group HQ behind Green Goddess Nissan HUT
1981/2 District Census total membership 57
1981 AGM report 30 Cubs 16 Scouts Ventures 6

1982

1982 Cub Scout Venture HQ opening party
1982 District Emden Shield Scouts 7^th place 3^rd place
1982 Cubs runners up district football A league
1982 Cubs runners up District cross country
1982 District Swimming Gala Cubs runners up Scouts 3^rd place Group 3^rd place
Cub District Challenge (Jungleava) 4^th place
15/3/1982 8.30 p.m. New HQ opened by Frank Mummery Chair of Shepherdswell Parish Council –plaque unveiled in the HQ (unsure if still available to view since the next HQ built) Blessing of HQ by the Rev. Hugh Mansfield Williams. Simon Rook was awarded the Chief Scouts Award
1907-1982 ‘the Year of the Scout’ celebrations world wide badges made
1982 Scouts District Patrol Leaders Training Course
1982 Cub Camp Blitsditz Capel
1982 Cub Hub Kingsdown (Cubs dressed as a Pack of Cards costumes made by many mum helpers at the time) – 3^rd Place
1982 Family Camp Kingsdown
1982 Dover District Camp Luxembourg Wiltz Shepherdswell Leaders led the camp and Shepherdswell Scouts participated.
1982 Jubica Jamboree
1982 District Swimming Gala Cubs runners up Scouts 3^rd place Group 3^rd overall
1982 Hugh South Cub won the Pack whizz wheel competition
1982 Mr Jeremy Wilkes Scout Leader 1982/1983
1982/1984 Daphne Ashby Assistant Cub Scout Leader – left to become Cub Scout Leader – River Pack
1982 Ann Boxall ACSL retired
1982/1985 Mr Tom McCardle warranted instructor sports
1982 19^th May -Joint Cub/Scout/Venture Scout meeting in the new HQ
1982 AGM report 29 Cubs 22 Scouts
1982 Venture Unit run by Michael and Sandra as lack of leaders

1983

1983 District Commissioner warns that lack of leaders could lead to group closing –leader required to stand in for Sandra and troop assistant leaders
1983/1995 Jane Rolfe (Bagheera) Assistant Cub Scout Leader
1983 River leaders come to the rescue -Alan Lanceley standing in for Sandra Langley on maternity leave
1983 Cub visit to Dover Fire Station
1983 Adrian Newell Scout Leader
1983 District Emden Shield 1^st place Guy South Andrew Burns Richard Bolton Mark Chandler
1983 Cross Country Scouts 1^st place Cubs runners up
1983 Dover District Swimming Gala Cubs relay 4th place overall 3^rd place Scouts relay 3^rd place Group 2nd place
1983 Cub Scout Brownie/Guide Christmas Party
1983/1985 Mrs Dawne McCardle Mother helper Cubs
1983/1985 Mr Terry Balfour Warranted Instructor sports
1983/1985 Mrs Mavis Champion Mother helper
1983/1985 Mrs Lynn Burns Mother helper – Assistant Beaver Scout Leader 1989/1992
1983 Census 4 Scouters 2 Instructors 28 Cubs 24 Scouts

1984

1984 Daphne Ashby ACSL left
1984 Tony White retiring Chairman presented with Scouting Thanks Badge
1984Swimming Gala Group 1st place Cubs 2^nd place Scouts 2^nd place
1984 Cub Cross Country 1^st place
1984 Mike Rook Venture Scout Leader Mrs Jardine assistant
1984 Scout Camp New Forest – Adrian Newell
1984 Emden Shield – 1^st 2^nd 3^rd places Guy South David Groombridge Hugh South Andrew Burns David Stebbings Andrew Brown Noel Loughran Michael Brown Andrew White Luke Welti Matthew Brown Julian Crush
1984 District Cubs football runners up
1984 Census 6 Scouters 4 Instructors 32 Cubs 24 Scouts

1985

1985 Ross Wood Cub Camp Sandra Langley Pirates theme – helpers Chris Andrews Maureen Groombridge Mavis Champion Lynne Burns
1985 Cub and Scout Activity Day West Hougham
1985 District Cub Cross Country 7^th place Scouts 3^rd place
1985 District Cub Bench presented to Dover town (it took 3 years for the movement to persuade Dover District Council to accept the seat)
1985 Chief Scouts Commendation presented to Michael Langley
1985 Scouts evening – Link and Chief Scouts Challenge – Scout Leader Adrian Newell and District Commissioner Mrs Jill Rook presented to–Andrew Burns Andrew Brown Simon Pateman Guy South awarded the award belt buckle and certificates Leaders in the group photograph Mike Langley Group Scout Leader, Adrian Newell Scout Leader Assistant Scout Leader Peter Groombridge Cub Leader Sandra Langley Assistant Cub Leader Jenny Henwood Steven Gilham Venture helper Anna Stebbins
1985 19^th April Shepherdswell Scouts cleaned cars in the school playground and the Happy Eater on the A2 Cubs cleaned shoes for ‘job week”
1985/Dec 1993 Jenny Henwood (Kaa) Assistant Cub Scout Leader
1985/1986 Steve Gilham Assistant Cub Leader
1985 Anna Stebbings Cub Instructor
1985 Census 6 Scouters 3 Instructors 32 Cubs 26 Scouts

1986

1986 Lions Challenge competition started by Mike Langley and the Dover Lions Group Shepherdswell won 1^st place Andrew Brown Guy South Hugh South and 3^rd place Michael Brown David Groombridge David Stebbings
1986 District Scout Emden Shield 2^nd place
1986 Adrian Newell retired
1986/1995 Peter Groombridge Scout Leader –formerly Assistant Scout Leader –latterly Venture Scout Leader Group Scout Leader
1986 Cross Country Cubs 1^st place Scouts Runners up
1986 5^th July Group trip to London Zoo
1986 Scout Camp

1987

1987 Cub Challenge Jungleava 1^st place (McDonalds treat for the winners) Ben Hunt Ian Groombridge Stuart Bonnage James Chandler Martin Hatton Daniel Crush
1987 Broadstone Warren Cub Camp Team Sandra Langley Mike Langley Carole White Jenny Henwood Anna Stebbings Jane Rolfe Maureen Groombridge Chris Andrews
1987 Cross Country Cubs runners up
1987 Dover District Swimming Gala Scouts 2^nd place Cubs 5^th place Group overall 3^rd place
1987 Scout Petra boat camp
1987 November HURRICANE -Shepherdswell Ventures and Scouts along with Chairman Barry Crush, Group Scout Leader Michael Langley and Peter Mummery and tractor helped remove the debris from the old Turkey Oak on the Village Green. They next moved to Sandra and Michael Langley’s house and helped to remove the trees that had fallen from their garden across the road. They were joined by other parents and their help was really appreciated by Mike and Sandra.
1987 September -Joint Brownie and Cubs Camp Fire recreation ground
1987 Census 7 Scouters 2 Instructors 30 Cubs 25 Scouts

1988

1988 August Sandra Langley presented with the Chief Scouts Scouting Medal of Merit for outstanding services to the movement
1988 Hackney Link
1988 Dover District Swimming Gala Cubs 3^rd place
1988 Dover Distict Cross Country Cubs 5^th place
1988- tbc Edwin Theobold Assistant Scout Leader/Assistant Venture Leader

1989

1989 Dover District Cub Challenge Jungleava 1^st Place Peter Warren Ben Freebury Michael Goodbun Alistair Williams Andrew Ribbons Sebastian Gough
1989 Dover District Swimming Gala Cubs 3^rd place Group overall 4^th place
1989 Dover District Cub Cross Country 6^th place
1989 AGM Medal Of Merit presented to Sandra Langley Cub Scout Leader (Akela) for outstanding services to scouting by Mr Brian Drury District Commissioner. Mike Langley Group Scout Leader was presented with a 15 year long service certificate to scouting. Scout leader Peter Groombridge also gave a report stating 25 Scouts and Venture leader Nigel Biller stating 10 members . Barry Crush Chairman, retiring treasurer Liz Clarke and Secretary Linda Friend.
1989 Beavers Started –Jill Rook Beaver Leader Assistant Leaders Carole White Lynne Burns
1989/1992 Joan Warren Beaver helper
1989 Committee annual fireworks display on the recreation ground and Jumble Sale
1989/1992 ? Mr Brian Hext Assistant Scout Leader
1989/1992 ? Mr Tony Henneberry Scout Helper

1990

1990 June Cub Camp Ross Wood team -Leader Sandra Langley helper Sue Thatcher 1991/2 “” “” helper Mrs Coates Mrs Kennedy Mrs Lewis Assistant Cub Leaders Carole White Jane Rolfe Jenny Henwood
1990 District Scout Emden Shield Bulldogs 3^rd place Buffaloes 2^nd place Badgers 1^st place
1990 Dover District Cub Cross Country 7^th place Scouts winner under 13’s
1990 Cub Challenge Jungleava 8^th place
1990/1992 tbc Colin Hartridge Swimming helper/Assistant Scout Leader / Scout Leader
1990 Mrs Marion Lewis and Mrs Lesley Coates swimming trainers
1990 Uniform change – no longer uniform hats and berets – cubs now wear sweatshirts instead of jumpers
1990 Census 7 Leaders 1 Instructor 18 Beavers 23 Cubs 23 Scouts

1991

1991 Gilwell Cub Day
1991 Cub Challenge 1^st place Michael Hartridge Andrew Cordiner Alex Langridge Alex Gough David Parker James Langley
1991 Scout Camp Thriftwood Brentwood
1991 Cross Country Cubs 3^rd place Scouts overall winners
1991 Cub Camp Ross Wood leaders/helpers as 1990

1992

1992 May 9^th World’s Biggest Tea Party as the Cub Scout Promise (Bronze Certificate awarded by Garth Morrison (Chief Scout) Carried out on the recreation ground in the new Marquee (100 people braved the rain to attend)
1992 Capel Blitsditz camp
1992 Cross Country Cubs Runners up Scouts winners Cub team under 9 years James Langley 4^th David Ruthwell 7^th Michael Green 9^th Peter Ruthven 11^th Under 10 years Alex Langridge 11^th Ben Dodridge 13^th Matthew Weston 17^th Alex Gough 28^th Over 10 years Thomas Thatcher 8^th Peter Wright 1th Martyn Ring 15^th
1992 Scout Cross Country under 13’s Sam Mummery Daniel James Robert Parker over 13’s winners Stuart Bonnage Mark Tillyard David Burnham Group overall winners
1992 Cub Camp Downe
1992 Scout Camp North Wales Nachynlleth
1992 Venture Scouts participated in the National Spring Clean Up clearing litter from the lanes between Shepherdswell and Coldred – 19 sacks of rubbish was collected
1992- Reported in the Dover Express that Patrick Harvey who was involved in scouting in Shepherdswell Dover alongside his mother Mrs Doris Harvey since 1949 was awarded the Medal of Merit by Australian Scouts where he is now Group Scout Leader.
1992 Jane Hartridge Swimming helper/scout camp helper
1992/3 Mr Kevin Blogg Assistant Scout Leader
1992 Group trip to Crabble Corn Mill
1992 Beaver Colony closes Mrs J. Rook and Mrs J Warren retire

1993

1993 Cross Country Cubs 1^st place 9 years Group 1^st place overall Scouts winners of under 13’s
1993 Broadstone Warren Cub Camp (Land that time forgot)–Team-Sandra Langley Carole White Jenny Henwood Jane Rolfe Andrew Thatcher Mark Tillyard Lesley and Peter Coates
1993 Cub distrct chess competition won by Alex Langridge Shepherdswell Cubs
1993 Scout camp at Detling
1993 Sandra Langley Cub Scout Leader presented with 15 years’ service award (late)
1993 Mike Langley presented with the Chief Scouts Medal of Merit for outstanding services to Scouting
1993 Mark Tillyard awarded the Chief Scouts Challenge
1993 Emden Shield 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd place
1993 Liz Clarke retiring treasurer awarded Thanks Badge
1993 New Cub Flag dedicated at Church St George’s Day Service
1993 Census 8 Leaders 4 Instructors 23 Cubs 21 Scouts 3 Ventures

1994

1994 26/2 4-8.30 75 years of Scouting Celebrations in the Village Hall for all Scout Group members, past leaders and helpers and current leaders and helpers, committee, many welcome guests–see separate sheets on activities and events to celebrate Leaders from years ago – Jill And Mike Rook – John Banks Mona Banks Albert Chapman Peter Gilmore – Scout President, Jack Hewitt ex Chairpersons – Roger Vine Barry Crush Tony White Roger Green present Chairperson Chris Burnham Father Michael Hinton. Current leaders and helpers Janet Robson Peter Groombridge Colin Hartridge Maggie Tillyard Graham Tillyard Valerie Medgett Jane Hartridge Marion Lewis Maryanne Green Neil Medgett Celia Cotton Roger Lewis Tony James Jeremy Wilkes Jane Rolfe Carole White Edwin Theobold Mike and Sandra Langley Ventures Mark Tillyard Elizabeth Archbold Ian Tillyard
1994 Romania Cub fund raising night – Cubs played instruments/sang songs / carried out gang show jokes and sketches for family and friends
1994 Scout Emden Shield 1^st Daniel James Andrew Lewis Alex Langridge David Parker Phillip Moody 2^nd 4^th places
1994 Appeals made for additional leaders made-retirement of Cub Scout Leader Sandra Langley and Group Scout Leader Mike Langley
1994 Scout Camp at Detling
1994 The Ian Langley shield presented to the Cub Pack in his memory by his Mother Mrs Kath Langley- the shield to be presented every year by her –the first winner – Timothy Goodall
1994/1995 Gill Goodall took over the role as Cub Scout Leader in a temporary capacity
1994 March – Venture Scouts Ian Tillyard, Hannah Mummery, Elizabeth Archbold, Penny Button invested on the P@O Ferry Pride of Kent mid channel
1994 Census 6 Leaders 5 Instructors 22 Cubs 19 Scouts 7 Ventures
1995/1996/1997/1998
1995 Mrs Mo Gooda took over the role of Cub Scout Leader following the resignation of Cub Scout Leader Gill Goodall
1995 Scout Camp 2 mile Bottom Thetford Norfolk-Peter Groombridge-Colin Hartridge –Kevin Blogg
1996 Scout Camp Wrekin Shropshire
1997 Godewaerslade Annual Scout camp Scout Leaders Colin Hartridge /helpers Robin DOdridge Jane Hartridge Graham Tillyard Maggie Tillyard
1998 Scout Isle of Wight Camp
1998 Scout Lions Challenge Shepherdswell won the 13^th Challenge competition – David Ruthwell Michael Green Russell Williamson Paul Evans
Shields presented to the Group – Scouts by Mike Langley – Cubs by Sandra Langley – Cubs by Kath Langley in memory of her son ex Cub Ian Langley – cannot be found by current leaders in the group
1999 Scouts 29/05 – 04/06 2 Mile Bottom Breckland District Scout Camp

Years of Scouting in Shepherdswell

2000 01/04, Scouts 3^rd place Swimming Gala relay, the Group had 2^nd place

27/05 – 02/06 Ferny Crofts Scout Camp

2005 Scout Camp Biblins, Yorkshire, Ross om Wye (28/05 – 03/06)

Additional Facts – there are gaps – I have tried to obtain up to date information – sadly very little has been given to me- below are odd facts – names etc. if anyone can fill gaps-add more- please let me know for this timeline Sandra Langley

2009 New HQ built -2009 now used by the Scout and Guide Groups

Leaders

Mrs Janet Robson Assistant Cub Scout Leader – start/end dates?
Mrs Julia Perfect Cub Scout Leader/Group Scout Leader –start end dates?
Mr Bob Perfect Scout Leader as above?
Mrs Amanda Fordham Beaver Leader – start/end dates?
Penny Harman Cub Scout Leader start date- 2005?
Linda McLester Beaver Leader start/end dates?
Carol Errington Chair – Start/end Dates?