1st Stanwell Scout Group.
The only Scout Group in Stanwell village, 1st Stanwell was formed in 1908 by Mr. Charles Taylor, who was an A.S.M. of a Feltham Troop. It is not clear when the Group was registered. The Group was sponsored by St. Mary's Church and started with 12 choir boys, who borrowed the money for uniforms from the vicar.
Mr. Taylor was also the church organist for many years. When he was married to Kate Raynor in 1910, the whole troop, in full uniforn, formed a guard of honour. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor were still living in Stanwell in 1957. It seems likely that the group was closed at some stage during the Second World War and restarted either in the late 1940's or early 1950's.
In 1957 the troop leader, John Boyd, gained his Bushman's Thong.
On January 6th 1974 a "Stanwell Select" eleven played a fund raising football match against a "Sporting Celebrities" eleven at the Staines Town Football Club. The event included the District Cubs Penalty Competition and was attended by well known people from the Football and Entertainment industries and was organised by the V.S.L. - P.S. Hill.
To be continued ....
Achievements, Awards, Competitions
Queens Scout Award Holders
