The Echo

About forty people braved the wild and windy conditions on 27th September to mark the 80th Anniversary of the founding of 1st Blackheath Scout Group.
Blackheath Scouts were first registered in 1929, however historical records show that the Scout troop was active as early as 1918 – just ten years after Scouting started in the UK! In 1926 the Council gave the 1st Blackheath Scouts a small building in the corner of the Memorial Park.
The current Scout hall behind the Blackheath Oval was the venue for the 80th Anniversary Celebrations. Current Cubs and Scouts and their families were in attendance as well as past Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, Leaders and representatives from other Scout Groups in the Blue Mountains District, including the District and the Regional Commissioners. Also in attendance were representatives from local community organisations that have supported the Blackheath Scouts over the years.
The adverse weather conditions confined the celebrations to within the scout hall. The Cubs and Scouts conducted their opening ceremony and flag salute before displaying for the group some exciting scouting activities. The occasion was then formally marked by the cutting of the cake by two long serving member and the youngest Cub present.
Group Manager Russell Brown reported that the 1st Blackheath Scout Group is currently enjoying strong membership and should be active well into the future. The Scout movement attracts young people keen on fun, adventure and challenge with a focus on skills, leadership and team work. For further information contact Russell 4788 1113.
The people in the photo from the left are Coen Moore, Cub in 1st Blackheath Cub Scout Pack; Carol Crowther, ex-long serving Lady Cub Leader (known locally as the “old Akela’); and Dave Clutterham, ex long-serving Scout Leader (known locally as ‘Skip’). Their combined lengths of service come to more than 80 years!