1951 - 1970
1950s
Photograph from sheffieldscoutarchive.org.uk: 20th Sheffield (Ecclesall) at the Isle of Wight. L to R Harold Cowley, Jeff Kenyon and Jim Buckley. 1950s
1951
A 5-day Patrol visit to the Festival of Britain in London.
1954
Photograph from sheffieldscoutarchives.org.uk: 20th Sheffield (Ecclesall) Whitsun Camp - travelling by lorry - 1954.
Inventory taken shows:
3 x Icelandic tents
3 x 20′ Ridge tents
Bell tent and fly sheets
2 pianos
Billiard and table tennis tables
Trek cart
Stoves
Total expenditure £400 8s 6d.
1955
Troops were allowed to wear the beret, instead of the famous Scout hat, as long as it was uniform throughout the Troop.
We Need Your Help!
We need your memories and recollections of Troop Camps to provide details of these important trips. Summer camps were held in such places as Cricieth, Gower Peninsular, Isle of Wight, Teignmouth, Mevagissy… and many more. Please get in touch with your memories; activities, people and names you recall.
Email info@20th.org.uk with anything you recall.
1959
Sir Charles Maclean (1916 - 1990) named Chief Scout.
Chief Scout of the United Kingdom (1959 - 1971).
Chief Scout of the Commonwealth (1959 - 1975).
1961
20th Sheffield Scouts Golden Jubilee (1911 - 1961).
Ralph Reader
Celebrations were held 22 – 23 July, with the crowing glory being a Gang Show in October.
The show was in the Parish Hall, produced by an old Rover, Gordon Corke. The group received a congratulatory letter from Ralph Reader (British actor, theatrical producer and songwriter, known for staging the original Gang Show). A stainless steel etched plaque, mounted on wood is made to commemorate the Jubilee.
Were you in this famous 20th Sheffield Scout Golden Jubilee Gang Show? Please get in touch with your memories; names, songs, sketches, etc. Email info@20th.org.uk with anything you recall.
Photograph from sheffieldscoutarchive.org.uk: 20th Sheffield (Ecclesall) 50th Birthday March Past. Jeff Kenyon leading the Troop - 1961.
Photograph from sheffieldscoutarchive.org.uk: 20th Sheffield (Ecclesall) at Alms Hill for the Group Jubilee - 1961.
1961
J G Buckley (“Jim” or “Old Jim” as Tankey always calls him!) becomes Group Scout Leader.
76 Cubs
32 Scouts
9 Senior Scouts
7 Rovers
1962
Scout Leader Jeff Keynon and Cub Scout Leader Pat Southall marry with a Guard of Honour provided by the Group at the ceremony.
96 Cubs
47 Scouts
6 Scouters
3 Seniors
5 Rovers
1963
A new Group is started at St Gabriel’s (290th) with Ecclesall Leader Ian Mckens as lead.
The Group now has:
72 Cubs
51 Scouts
12 Seniors
5 Rovers
9 Scouters
1964
The Group take part in the distribution of leaflets promoting the Nation Blood Transfusion Service.
The Scouts win the District Camping Competition
Seniors win the ‘Bone of Contention’ at table tennis.
The Senior flag is dedicated at the Church.
Three Senior scouts walk the Pennine Way. Can anyone contribute their names?
The Cubs visit Peter Pan on Ice at Manchester.
The Scout Room is repaired and improved by the Group, at a cost of £50.
1965
70 Cubs
40 Scouts
11 Seniors
6 Rovers
14 Leaders
Three Queen’s Scouts obtained. Cubs attend the Cub Day at Gilwell.
1966
Rover Leader Syd Shepherd, Scout Leader Jeff Keynon and Cub Leader Pat Keynon move to Birmingham.
1967
The Chief Scout visits the Jubilee gathering at Whitely Wood Hall. A new look for all the Uniforms and section names. 2 Senior Scouts become Venture Scouts as Rovers is closed, and older members join Scout Fellowship.
73 Cubs
42 Scouts
12 Seniors
11 Leaders
1968
Gilwell Park
The Group Golden Jubilee plaque is restored by John Tilsley in July.
One 20th Scout attends the Jubilee Service at Westminster Abbey.
Cub outing to Gilwell Park Cub day.
30 in A Pack
28 in B Pack
22 in C Pack
24 Scouts
1969
Scouts win the district cooking competition. 25 ‘indestructible’ chairs purchased! Swimming Club started at Glossop Road Swimming Baths.
24 in A Pack
25 in B Pack
24 in C Pack
24 Scouts
7 Leaders
1970
Finningley Air Show, 1970
Cub trip to London for the weekend. Final phase of the new look Scouting uniforms complete. Group Trip to the Finningley Air Show. Cubs entertain the old folk at Parkhead with Christmas Carols.
42 in A Pack
15 in B Pack
18 in C pack
34 Scouts
8 Leaders
