The Second 25 Years (1950 - 1975)
Paddy Bryan became full Scout Leader in the early 1950s and was assisted by Peter Luff and Keith Winkley who were Senior Scouts. Things worked differently back then as Senior Scouts (16-18) often mixed in with the Scout Troop. This meant that it was not uncommon to have a 17 year old patrol leader running a patrol with a 10 year old in.
Paddy was an expert in the crafts and skills of the oceans, as well as being excellent at camp fire singing and 'yarning' (an old term for story telling). This meant that the 1950's went well. The Troop held a Summer Camp each year in the Whitby/Malton area. Each of these events has excellent camp reports which are still in existence.
The older section (Senior Scouts) met in the Old Dens. These were rooms, that have now been demolished, that were above the Church Hall's boiler room.
The 1960's brought much change with long serving Peggy Strigfield retiring as Akela. She was followed by Mike Andrew and Sue Thornhill (who soon became Mrs Mike Andrew). The Cubs began visiting zoos and blended this in with the previous Cub agenda.
In 1963, Paddy Bryan gave way to Peter Luff as Scout Leader. Paddy then became Group Scout Master, a role which he held until his retirement 14 years later.
The Troop grew to enormous proportions (about six patrols of seven) with regular numbers on camp of over 30 members. Weekend camps became more popular at this time with Bamford being a popular venue.
In 1966, Peter Luff moved away from the area and John Nuttall took over. Around this time, the Scouting Head Quarters produced a report called the A.P.R. which changed the face of Scouting. On of the changes was to change the uniform from shorts to long trousers. 150th resisted this and ended up as one of the last groups to change. Perhaps this decision was made around the time of one of the Christmas Parties which were memorable because they lasted almost a full day!
In 1968, a Rover Crew was formed (kind of like the current Explorers). One of the ideas that they pioneered was joint meetings with the local older Guides. However, someone put a stop to this as the idea of boys and girls mixing was too new for the times!
In 1969, Paddy was decorated by the Scout Association with the Medal of Meritorious Conduct. This was given to him for his determination to continue running Scouting even though he was ill.
Paddy ran his last full Summer Camp at Chatsworth in 1970. It was a happy camp although it was briefly interrupted by press photographers who wanted to find out about the 'Rebel Scouts' who had refused to change to long trousers. 150th was in the local and national news and the story even made the news on TV screens across the country!
For the third 25 years (1975 - 2000) click here.
Paddy was an expert in the crafts and skills of the oceans, as well as being excellent at camp fire singing and 'yarning' (an old term for story telling). This meant that the 1950's went well. The Troop held a Summer Camp each year in the Whitby/Malton area. Each of these events has excellent camp reports which are still in existence.
The older section (Senior Scouts) met in the Old Dens. These were rooms, that have now been demolished, that were above the Church Hall's boiler room.
The 1960's brought much change with long serving Peggy Strigfield retiring as Akela. She was followed by Mike Andrew and Sue Thornhill (who soon became Mrs Mike Andrew). The Cubs began visiting zoos and blended this in with the previous Cub agenda.
In 1963, Paddy Bryan gave way to Peter Luff as Scout Leader. Paddy then became Group Scout Master, a role which he held until his retirement 14 years later.
The Troop grew to enormous proportions (about six patrols of seven) with regular numbers on camp of over 30 members. Weekend camps became more popular at this time with Bamford being a popular venue.
In 1966, Peter Luff moved away from the area and John Nuttall took over. Around this time, the Scouting Head Quarters produced a report called the A.P.R. which changed the face of Scouting. On of the changes was to change the uniform from shorts to long trousers. 150th resisted this and ended up as one of the last groups to change. Perhaps this decision was made around the time of one of the Christmas Parties which were memorable because they lasted almost a full day!
In 1968, a Rover Crew was formed (kind of like the current Explorers). One of the ideas that they pioneered was joint meetings with the local older Guides. However, someone put a stop to this as the idea of boys and girls mixing was too new for the times!
In 1969, Paddy was decorated by the Scout Association with the Medal of Meritorious Conduct. This was given to him for his determination to continue running Scouting even though he was ill.
Paddy ran his last full Summer Camp at Chatsworth in 1970. It was a happy camp although it was briefly interrupted by press photographers who wanted to find out about the 'Rebel Scouts' who had refused to change to long trousers. 150th was in the local and national news and the story even made the news on TV screens across the country!
For the third 25 years (1975 - 2000) click here.