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2019 - 2020
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
18 | 16 | 20 | 54 |
Read our Annual Report below.
The Group continued to enjoy steady growth through word of mouth. Our limiting factor is numbers of leaders, however we welcomed a number of new leaders this year. Welcome Sarah Hearnden (Fox) and Adam Hearnden (Bear) to our Scouts section. Welcome Steve Worsfold (Akela) to our Cubs section. And welcome Dan Langridge (Ranger) to our Beavers and Scouts sections.
We now have an Akela again, and this enabled Iain to step back a little from Cubs.
We said "au revoir" to Francina Butterworth at the end of the Summer Term, as she stood down from her Beaver Leader role handing over to Lisa Roy (Malak) as our new Beaver Leader. It was lovely to present Francina with thank-you gifts at our AGM in the September. I am delighted that both Francina and Chris continue to support the Group and both help out whenever called upon!
Summer Camp 2019 was at Ferny Crofts again by popular demand from our Scouts.
2018 - 2019
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
17 | 14 | 21 | 52 |
Read our Annual Report below.
2017 - 2018
The Group enjoyed lots of growth through word of mouth especially in its Beavers and Scouts sections. Lots of focus on adult volunteer recruitment as a result of the growth and following Chris Butterworth (Bagheera)'s semi-retirement. We welcomed Sarah-Jane Anderson (Chipmunk) and Gloria Smith (Otter) to our Beavers section. We welcomed Jo Lane (Raksha) and Stephen James (Sahi) to our Cubs section. And we welcomed William Lucy (Wolf) to our Scouts section.
Iain Roy (Skip) took on running the Cub Pack in September, and Chris Butterworth was presented with thank-you gifts on behalf of the Committee and the Group at the AGM as he stood down from this role.
Summer Camp 2018 was at Ferny Crofts with 14 scouts joining us for a week of activities. One of the hottest summers on record.
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
12 | 16 | 13 | 41 |
2016 - 2017
Iain Roy became Group Scout Leader in September 2018 taking over from Chris Butterworth.
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
12 | 7 | 8 | 27 |
2015 - 2016
Iain Roy (Scout Leader) and Mark Cronin (Assistant Scout Leader) along with Susan O'Mara (Troop Assistant) opened 3rd Farnborough Scout Troop on 3rd October 2016, with 3 scouts all of whom had moved up from the Cub Pack.
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
8 | 8 | 0 | 16 |
2014 - 2015
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
10 | 11 | 0 | 21 |
2013 - 2014
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
9 | 11 | 0 | 20 |
2012 - 2013
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
17 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
2011 - 2012
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
11 | 12 | 2 | 25 |
2010 - 2011
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
5 | 7 | 1 | 13 |
2009 - 2010
The Group celebrated its Diamond Jubilee (60 years) and had a special blanket badge commissioned. A party where former leaders were invited was organised by Chris and Fran Butterworth.
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
8 | 5 | 0 | 13 |
2008 - 2009
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
4 | 11 | 0 | 15 |
2007 - 2008
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
2 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
2006 - 2007
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
5 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
2005 - 2006
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
2 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
2004 - 2005
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
4 | 7 | 0 | 11 |
2003 - 2004
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
2002 - 2003
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
2001 - 2002
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
12 | 1 | 0 | 13 |
2000 - 2001
Beavers | Cubs | Scouts | Total |
6 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
1984 - 1985
Liz Griffiths became Assistant District Commissioner (ADC) for Cubs in 1984.
1982 - 1983
In the early 1970's a second Cub Pack was started, and the two Cub Packs were known as Orion and Pegasus. Whilst we now just have the one Cub Pack, in a nod to this part of our history our two activity rooms in our HQ are called the Orion Room (Beavers), and the Pegasus Room (Cubs and Scouts).
Liz Griffiths was Cub Scout Leader of one of the packs until she became Assistant District Commissioner (ADC) for Cubs in 1984.
1977 - 1978
3rd Farnborough Pegasus Cubs with Bunty Leversuch (Cub Scout Leader) and Jackie Edwards (Assistant Cub Scout Leader)
1973 - 1974
3rd Farnborough Cubs with Bunty Leversuch (Cub Scout Leader) front row, far left.
A new headquarters (which we still use today) was opened on October 30th, 1965 by Frank Hamel. Our headquarters was build by craftsmen of the 1st Parachute Battalion. Material costs were raised by the Group with assistance from 4th Farnborough Guides and Brownies, from a grant by the Hampshire Education Committee, and with the generous and material assistance of the Building Industry Youth Trust.
1965 - 1966
1964 - 1965
Our census return for this year indicates that there were 2 Wolf Cub Leaders, and 1 Group Scoutmaster.
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Total |
23 | 0 | 1 | 24 |
1963 - 1964
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Total |
22 | 20 | 4 | 46 |
1962 - 1963
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Total |
28 | 25 | 8 | 61 |
1961 - 1962
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Total |
27 | 34 | 7 | 68 |
1960 - 1961
From census records, it would appear that during 1960 there were 2 Wolf Cub Packs running at 3rd Farnborough but just for this one year.
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Total |
43 | 26 | 3 | 72 |
Frank Elliot and Jim Armsworth were Scout Leaders in the late 50's and early 60's.
1959 - 1960
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Total |
39 | 29 | 1 | 69 |
1958 -1959
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Total |
36 | 21 | 2 | 59 |
1957 - 1958
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Total |
35 | 20 | 0 | 55 |
1956 - 1957
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Total |
36 | 20 | 0 | 56 |
1955 - 1956
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Rover Crew | Total |
28 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 58 |
1954 - 1955
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Total |
26 | 30 | 4 | 60 |
1953 - 1954
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Total |
30 | 16 | 2 | 48 |
1952 -1953
Warrant applications were approved for R. E. Packham (Assistant Scoutmaster)
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Total |
28 | 10 | 5 | 43 |
1951 - 1952
In February, as the Group was expanding the District Commisioner requested that a second pack be opened, and also that a 4th Farnborough Group be started.
However, in March the request to open a 4th Farnborough Group was reverted.
W. G. A. Pont's warrant was changed from Assistant Scoutmaster to Scoutmaster.
Further warrant applications were approved for Mr R Kirk (Assistant Cubmaster), Mr A. H. Nicks (Assistant Scoutmaster), Miss A. M. Barton (Assistant Cubmaster), and resignations were received from Miss E. Sanderson (Cubmaster) and Miss D. Ormonde (Assistant Cubmaster).
3 boys from 3rd Farnborough were to attend the next Jamboree. It was agreed that expenses of £16 would be repaid to 3rd Farnborough and £1-0-3d fares for Senior Scouts to Romseyt would be reimbursed by County.
Cubs won the Mayne Trophy but were then disqualified.
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Rover Crew | Total |
36 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 57 |
1950 - 1951
District minutes record that the District Treasurer pointed out that the loan of £10 made to 3rd Farnborough on 3rd March, 1949 was still outstanding. It was left as outstanding on the books.
Warrant applications were approved for W. G. A Pont (Assistant Scoutmaster), D. D. Ormond (Assistant Cubmaster) and W.D. Monfeith (Assistant Cubmaster).
A fete was held on Saturday 26th August raising funds for the completion of the Headquarters hut.
District minutes noted that the Group will probably form a Senior Troop in the near future.
Wolf Cubs | Scouts | Senior Scouts | Total |
30 | 18 | 5 | 53 |
1949 - 1950
On 3rd January 1949, Col. Devereux reported to District that a new Group to be called 3rd Farnborough was being formed on the Hawley Estate. It was agreed on 7th February 1949 that 3rd Farnborough could start when a suitable meeting place was located.
On 7th March an application for a loan of £10 was made for purchase of equipment and this was approved subject to acceptance of registration.
3rd Farnborogh re-opened in March 1949 with Registrartion Number 27163 and has been continuous ever since. The Group was registered as 3rd Farnborogh (Hawley Lane) which remains to this day our official name, though we now no longer use the Hawley Lane designation.
Warrant applications for Miss Ethel Sanderson (Cubmaster) and Mr Ronald Jackman (Assistant Cubmaster) were approved.
On 30th May 1949, formation of a Scout Section was approved, and in July 1949 a warrant application for Mr D Curran (Assistant Scoutmaster) was approved, followed by applications for Mr D. Beeswing (Assistant Scoutmaster) and G F Naylor (Assistant Scoutmaster) later oin the year.
No census return available.
In 1927, 3rd Farnborough Scout Troop was merged into 2nd Farnborough and closed. The last records we have indicated that there were 24 Scouts and 2 Leaders. There is no evidence of there being a Cub Pack in existence at the time of the closure.
On 11th June 1928, Mr J Wilson resigned as Scoutmaster, one of the oldest members of the Association. Extracts from District minutes note that a letter of thanks was to be sent.
1914 - 1915
On 18th July 1914, the Troop under Scoutmaster Masters attended a rally in Farnham Park. With other Troops, Scouts from 3rd Farnborough went through some musical stave drilling smart style and did a clever fire drill.
The Western Gazette
1913 - 1914
Aldershot News on 18th March 1913 reported that the Troop paraded with other Troops on the lawn of Avenue House, Marlborough Lines. They were inspected by Mr Patmore the County Secretary.
1912 - 1913
On 15th June 1912, 3rd Farnborough Boy Scouts under the leadership of Mr Wilson attended a local rally at Government House that was inspected by General Haig.
1911 - 1912
3rd Farnborough was officially opened with Registration Number 1321 and its base was the National Children's Home in Alexandra Road.