The History of Scouting in Christchurch

Post War Scouting 1946 to present day

 1946  Headquarters registration 8th Christchurch (Burton)
   Headquarters registration 10th Christchurch (Mudeford)
   Headquarters registration 14th Christchurch (Sopley)
 1948  Headquarters registration 15th Christchurch (Holmsley) Cub Pack
   Headquarters registration 16th Christchurch (St. George's)
   Headquarters registration 17th Christchurch (Salvation Army)
 1950  1950 15th Christchurch (Holmsley) is not listed in the County Register - presumed to have closed
 1952  Two Groups transferred from the New Forest South District into Christchurch District they were:
   3rd New Forest (South) (1st Milton) and
   16th New Forest (South) (1st Barton-on-Sea)
 1953  2nd Christchurch (Fairmile) Group is closed after the Cottage Homes closed down
   Headquarters registration 18th Christchurch (Hurn Court)
   Headquarters registration 19th Christchurch (R.A.F. Sopley) A Rover Crew
 1954  Headquarters registration 20th Christchurch (Somerford)
   1st Barton-on-Sea was transferred back to the New Forest (South) District
   17th Christchurch (Salvation Army) is not listed in the County Register - presumed to have closed
 1956  Headquarters registration 21st Christchurch (St. Joseph's)
 1957  19th Christchurch (R.A.F. Sopley) is not listed in the County Register - presumed to have closed
 1958  1st Milton was transferred back to the New Forest (South) District

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This picture, taken in 1958 shows the then Mayor of Christchurch Councillor Ken Smith with District Commissioner Mr. A. Carlos inspecting the 16th Christchurch (St. George's) Group under the leadership of Ken Old.

 1960  21st Christchurch (St. Joseph's) is not listed in the County Register - presumed to have closed
 1967  16th Christchurch (St. George's) was amalgamated with 3rd Christchurch (Jumpers) and became known as 3rd Christchurch (Jumpers)
   Headquarters registration 9th Christchurch (Homefield)
 1970  18th Christchurch (Hurn Court) is not listed in the County Register - presumed to have closed
 1971  9th Christchurch (Homefield) is not listed in the County Register - presumed to have closed
 1998  Headquarters registration 2nd Christchurch (Scoutlink)

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