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Timeline

Here we have our timeline starting with the Troop establishing in 1909 with key events and memories since, gathered from our Groups Archive. We hope you enjoy them.

63rd Derby Scouts website launch

6th April 2017

63rd Derby Scouts website launch

Our new website launches

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Chris Roe receives 5 years service award

2nd February 2016

Chris Roe receives 5 years service award

Chris Roe received his 5 year service award from District Commissioner Stephanie Argyle on 2nd February 2016. Chris is the Assistant Leader of our Beavers Colony.

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Investiture of new scout leader

8th January 2016

Investiture of new scout leader
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Troop @ Peak 2015

25th July 2015

Troop @ Peak 2015

Troop at the Peak Camp 2015 at Chatsworth estate

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Sandy Saunders receives his 25 year service award

19th January 2015

Sandy Saunders receives his 25 year service award

Sandy receives his 25 year service award on 19th January 2015. Congratulations Sandy 🙂

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New Beaver Scout Leader

6th January 2015

New Beaver Scout Leader

After starting as parent helper in 2013, progressing to assistant leader in 2014 Craig Simpkins took on the role of Beaver Scout Leader in January 2015

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Dee Harvey receives her 15 year service award

29th April 2014

Dee Harvey receives her 15 year service award

Dee Harvey receives her 15 years of service to scouting award on 29th April 2014. Congratulations Dee 🙂 Dee is shown here holding the troop flag in the centre of the picture.

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Neil Roberts receives his 5 year service award

29th April 2014

Neil receives his 5 year service award on 29th April 2014. Congratulations Neil 🙂

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Kevin Williamson receives his 40 year service in scouting award

26th February 2014

Kevin Williamson receives his 40 year service in scouting award

Kevin Williamson was presented with his 40 year service award in 2014.  He’s been with this Troop for the past 25 years, (he started with the 63rd Derby troop in Dec 1991).  Prior to that he was with the Etwall Scouts for 15 years. Congratulations Kevin on your award!  …

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Nigel Schofield receives his 15 year service award

25th November 2013

Nigel Schofield receives his 15 year service award

Nigel received his 15 years of service to scouting award on 25th November 2013. Congratulations Nigel 🙂

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Olympic Torch relay 2012

29th June 2012

Olympic Torch relay 2012

George Rose a member of our Troop carries the Olympic Torch in Chesterfield in 2012 London Olympic Torch relay

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Troop @ Peak 2010

29th July 2010

Troop @ Peak 2010

Troop at the Peak 2010 camp at Chatsworth Estate

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Kinder Hike

6th February 2010

Kinder Hike
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Troop @ Peak 2005

23rd July 2005

Troop @ Peak 2005

Our Troop and 1st the Hague Netherlands) who we hosted at Peak 2005

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Troop @ Peak 2000

5th August 2000

63rd Scouts visited Chatworth Peak Camp in 2000.

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70th Birthday Celebration of 63rd Troop

5th September 1997

70th Birthday Celebration of 63rd Troop

1997 Scout Group with Kenneth Bishell seated on the front row who was leader of troop in 1928 – Picture taken as part of 70th Anniversary Celebrations outside St Matthews Church, Darley Abbey

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Troop @ Peak 1995

5th August 1995

Troop @ Peak 1995

Troop at Peak 1995 on the Chatsworth Estate Mike Davis (CSL), Sandy Saunders (ASL), Trevor Waughan (GSL), Kevin Williamson (SL)

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Cubs at Field Day

7th June 1986

Cubs at Field Day

Cubs at Field Day 1986

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First 63rd Group Badge designed

2nd September 1980

First 63rd Group Badge designed

Roy Hartle designed the very first 63rd Group badge in May 1980. Here is his original design with the Pantone colours identified.

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63rd Derby 50th Anniversary celebrations

3rd September 1977

63rd Derby 50th Anniversary celebrations

Celebration Cake for 50th Anniversary. It is unknown who is in the pictures.

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Ramboree at Chatsworth

10th July 1965

Ramboree at Chatsworth

Troop at the Ramboree at Chatsworth in 1965, this was the forerunner to the Peak Camps at Chatsworth

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Brailsford Camp

9th May 1964

Brailsford Camp

Brailsford Camp in 1964

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St George’s Day Parade 1960

17th April 1960

St George’s Day Parade 1960

St George’s day parade in Derby 1960

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50 Years of Scouting and 9th World Scout Jamboree

1st August 1957

50 Years of Scouting and 9th World Scout Jamboree

50 years of scouting at the World Scout Jamboree held at Sutton Coldfield. This picture is taken outside the Boots shop. The 9th World Scout Jamboree, also known as the Jubilee Jamboree, was held at Sutton Park, Birmingham, England, for twelve days during August, 1957. The Jamboree marked dual milestones…

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14 Church Lane – Troop in 1956

7th September 1956

14 Church Lane – Troop in 1956

Troop in 1956 at 14 Church Lane

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Camp at Alton Manor

23rd July 1949

Camp at Alton Manor

Camp at Alton Manor in July 1949

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First camp after the war

24th May 1947

First camp after the war

Going to Drum Hill 1947 – First camp after the war

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World War II commences

1st September 1939

World War II commences

On September 1, 1939, Hitler invaded Poland from the west; two days later, France and Britain declared war on Germany, beginning World War II

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Baden Powell visits Drum Hill Camp

11th July 1937

Baden Powell visits Drum Hill Camp

Scouts at the Drum Hill camp with Baden Powell in the middle. Scouts from 63rd lined the route as Baden Powell arrived at the camp. Approximately 1000 Scouts attended the camp. Baden Powell received deeds of the land from Dr. H. H. Bemrose for Derby & Derbyshire Boyscouts Association.

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3rd World Scout Jamboree at Birkenhead

31st July 1929

3rd World Scout Jamboree at Birkenhead

3rd World Scout Jamboree held at Arrowe Park, Birkenhead, UK  July 31st to August 12th 1929 – (Our Troop were there)

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Field Day 1929

1st June 1929

Field Day 1929

Field Day, Darley Abbey village in 1929

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Darley Abbey Scouts Sale

9th June 1928

Darley Abbey Scouts Sale

Photo from the Derby Daily Express Caption in photo reads: In order to augment the funds of the Darley Abbey Boy Scouts’ stall at the forthcoming Church day school bazaar, a sale, concert and whist drive were organised at the Darley School on Friday. Our Camera man snapped Mrs. Walter…

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The original 63rd troop

9th May 1927

The original 63rd troop

This picture is the Wolf Cubs in 1927 – The original cub pack. The whole troop formed in 1927 of which the wolf cubs were a section of. The two ladies stood at either side are Akela – Winifred Maxfield and Baloo – Winnie Fletcher Our original Registration form shown…

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World War 1 commences

4th August 1914

World War 1 commences
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7th Derby Scouts – formed in 1909

3rd September 1909

7th Derby Scouts – formed in 1909

Believed to be the first Troop in Darley Abbey, formed in 1909 the 7th Derby Scouts troop. They met at Mile Ash House, Duffield Road. It is thought that this troop ceased during WW1. Note: Semaphore flags carried by 3rd Scout from left. Appears to be in Darley Park

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Featured Post:

Former District Commissioner Steph Argyle opens Field Day 2019

Field Day 2019 by our roving Scout Reporter Alex

8th August 2019 By suetyrer

Persistent rain meant that the field day had to be in the hall instead of on Deans Field as planned. Everyone pulled together getting everything ready for the 11 am opening time. The tea and coffee were moved to the John Bentley room along with the Tommy Silhouette. The Blood bike arrived and the local […]

Our Fundraising Campaign

Since the decision was taken in February 2015 to buy the Methodist Church for the continued use of the 63rd Derby Scout Group and the village, we have been thinking about the best ways to raise the money for this ambitious project. Let us tell you about our fund-raising campaign, and some ways in which you can help us achieve our goal... Over the coming … Read More >>

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