The History of Scouting in Christchurch

The Spread of Scouting 1915 - 1939

In 1915 the following Troops were in existence:

1) 1st Christchurch Troop

2) 2nd Christchurch

3) Highcliffe (General Stuart Wortley's Own)

4) Bransgore (St Mary's)

5) 7th Christchurch (Cottage Homes)

6) Mudeford Troop

Although it is reported that the Highcliffe Troop was closed at some time there is no proof of this, although it was reformed in 1924. Sopley (St. Michael's) is not mentioned after 1914 until 1946 and 7th Christchurch (Cottage Homes) probably amalgamated with 2nd Christchurch.

1919 A Cub Pack was registered under the name Jumpers and Iford

1920 The November issue of "The Scouter" reports that warrants were issued to 2 people in the Heron Court Troop.

1921 The August issue of "The Scouter" reports that a warrant was issued for the 9th Christchurch (Cranemoor) Pack.

1922 The December issue of "The Scouter" reports that warrants were issued to 2 people in the Christchurch (Congregational) Troop.

1923 The August and September issues of "The Scouter" report that warrants were issued to 2 people in the Burton Parish Troop. A Scout Troop was registered under the name Jumpers and Iford.

1924 The August issue of "The Scouter" reports that a warrant issued to Christchurch (Congregational) Troop had been cancelled. The September issue of "The Scouter" reports that a warrant issued to Heron Court Troop had been cancelled.

1927 The May issue of "The Scouter" reports that a warrant issued to 9th Christchurch (Cranemoor) Pack had been cancelled. Headquarters registration of Thorney Hill Cub Pack, Headquarters Thorney Wood, Cubmaster Mrs A Fortesque and 9 Cubs.

1928 All existing Groups were re-registered by Headquarters. Headquarters re-registration 3419 Thorney Hill.

1930 Thorney Hill Group listed as closed.

1933 Headquarters registration 9th Christchurch (Cranemoor) as a School Troop.

1935 The October issue of "The Scouter" reports that a warrant issued to 12th Christchurch (Walkford) Pack had been cancelled.

1936 Headquarters registration 11th Christchurch (Rover Scout Crew).

1937 Headquarters registration 12th Christchurch (Walkford) Group.

1938 Headquarters registration 13th Christchurch (Avon Valley) Group.

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