High Littleton Scout Group is fifty-years-old this year. It was started on 19th July 1966 by Reverend Prosser, who took the role of Group Scout Leader and meetings were held in the Parish Church Hall. The Scout Troop was run by ‘Bert’ Hunn; his wife, Eileen, became Akela, leading the Wolf Cub Pack. Initially, they had just the three leaders with twenty scouts and fourteen cubs.

A few days before the Group reached its first anniversary, it achieved second place in the district competition, the Mayo shield. This event has been run for many years, with High Littleton winning it several times, including last year (2015).

In 1972, the Revd Prosser resigned as GSL and was succeeded by Bert Hunn. Bert has been described as “larger than life” and “a truly inspirational character.” He went on to consolidate his predecessor’s solid foundations for the Group.

Also in 1972, the group purchased its own building for £75. With a great deal of help from the Group Chairman, Ken Biggs, this building was dismantled from Prattens Sports Club, stored and reassembled during 1973. It was opened in October of that year by Mrs Betty Clay, daughter of Lord Baden Powell, the founder of the Scout Association. This was the home for the Scout Group until 2002, when it had to be demolished; since then, they have been meeting in the Methodist Church Hall.

So now they approach fifty years of age, the Scout Group is still thriving. They have been lucky enough to have been represented at four World Jamborees and four members have received Queen’s Scout awards, the highest award available for young people in the Scout Association. They currently have a Scout Troop, two Cub Packs and a Beaver Colony including girls in all sections.

To celebrate their fiftieth year, they are holding a camp at a local site. All former members and their families are invited to join us. For more information about the camp, please contact Wendy Sherborne on: 01761 452686 or email: [email protected].

For general enquiries about the Scout Group, please contact Simon Walker by emailing: [email protected]

John Mander