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1^st Westbourne Scouts - Commissioning Party

At some stage the group ceased to exist and as no date has been recorded it was probably due to WW2. The next date for the Group re-opening is 1951 when Anthony Ford went round the village looking for volunteer scouts and helpers. This was highly successful and the organisation quickly followed.

Having obtained the nucleus of a scout troop the next stage was to form a committee. The aim was to raise funds and support the development of the group. The following volunteered their services:

Rev Maitland Dodds
Lieutenant Colonel Williams
Captain Hynes Royal Navy
Mr Todd
Mr Coasby
Mr Hart - Secretary

It was not only funds that were required but also a permanent place where meetings could take place. Although it was not an ideal shape the rifle range next to the school was the best available for our sole use. Groups of volunteers cleaned it up and the scout logo with 1st Westbourne Scouts was made and attached to the only exit door. Stanley Peake eyes the food while his mother opposite looks on. Behind her is Mrs Hart and Assistant Cub Mistress Mary Hart. At the top of the table is Cub Mistress Mrs Ford