The Third 25 Years (1975 - 2000)
The 1970s saw Mick Garside as Scout Leader for the first time. During these years, he promised that each Scout who brought a new member could join their own patrol. This lead to Falcon Patrol growing to be 10 strong (meaning that this patrol had more members than the entire of another local Troop).
A memorable Summer Camp during this period was the one held in Wales at Haffodylyn Isaf. Whilst few Scouts spoke any Welsh on arrival at the camp, by the end they knew the Welsh translation of 'field in the river' - Haffodylyn Isaf!
In mid-1970s, the rules for Cubs were rewritten and it was decided that they were old enough to go on camps. The 150th Cubs has held a Cub Camp every year since then with committed leaders taking on the responsibility for up to 30 members. The Cub Leaders during this time included John & Dianne Westwood, Eric Vickers, Janet Rotchell, Janet Robinson, Andrew Gibson and Anne Green.
The 150th formed their first ever Beaver Colony in the mid-eighties. This was for youngsters aged 6-8 years who had been previously excluded by the rules on age ranges. Carol Wilson (who would go onto become a successful Groups Scout Leader - GSL) was the first Beaver Leader assisted by Ken Knowles (who later took over as Beaver Leader when Carol stepped up to the role of GSL). Ken continues as a Beaver Leader today, having loyally served the young people of the local community for over 25 years!
The 1990s came and disaster was to strike the 150th. The Scout Hut was set alight and our building was lost. This devastated many in the Group. Initially with heavy hearts, fund raising was was increased to add to the 'HQ Fund' that had been started 13 years earlier to try to raise the huge sum of money needed to buy our own building again.
The Church kindly helped us with meeting space for some of this time, but when it came to them refurbishing their own hall, it was time for the 150th to move to a hall in Worrall.
In 1976, the Venture Section (15-21) was formed. In under 20 years the members had formed their own team, AC Malin, who first contested the 1995-96 season. The team had mixed fortunes for example taking a dramatic 3 goal lead in the first 5 minutes against Tork. Although they scored a further three goals, their performance had fallen away and the team conceded goals in quick succession only to lose the match 11 goals to 6. Other notable successes included slotting 6 past Webbs Lads in a 10-6 defeat and hitting the back of the net 5 times against Totley Tigers in a match with a final score of 24-5. Unsurprisingly, the team were relegated, having only picked up 1 point all season.
Few records exist of their glories in the fourth division but The September 1996 group newsletter trumpeted "All Change for AC Malin" in bold writing. Less legible was the sub-headline which read "Apart from the Results." The Venture's second season included a tightly contested match against Inter Barnsley which ended in a 27-0 defeat for AC Malin.
Whilst success on the field was limited, the Ventures had a period of success in other competitions. This included winning the Shadow Night hike in Clumber Park and success in the lake district's Dragnet 50-mile competition.
In the mid 1990s, the Group were excited to discover that the old United Reform Church at the top of Loxley had come up for sale. On the outskirts of the Peak District and with its own spacious grounds that could be used for camping, the location was perfect. The Group attempted to buy it but its offer was beaten by a local businessman.
The United Reform Church disappointment for the Group did not last long as, by 1996, it had plans to buy and extend Wadsley Church's Parish Rooms. The Parish Rooms was previously a house that was used by different groups run by the church. Around £40,000 had been raised and a mortgage was taken out to cover the cost of the building work. The extension was completed and you can see it today as our main room - The Wilson Hall.
For 2000 onwards... click here.
A memorable Summer Camp during this period was the one held in Wales at Haffodylyn Isaf. Whilst few Scouts spoke any Welsh on arrival at the camp, by the end they knew the Welsh translation of 'field in the river' - Haffodylyn Isaf!
In mid-1970s, the rules for Cubs were rewritten and it was decided that they were old enough to go on camps. The 150th Cubs has held a Cub Camp every year since then with committed leaders taking on the responsibility for up to 30 members. The Cub Leaders during this time included John & Dianne Westwood, Eric Vickers, Janet Rotchell, Janet Robinson, Andrew Gibson and Anne Green.
The 150th formed their first ever Beaver Colony in the mid-eighties. This was for youngsters aged 6-8 years who had been previously excluded by the rules on age ranges. Carol Wilson (who would go onto become a successful Groups Scout Leader - GSL) was the first Beaver Leader assisted by Ken Knowles (who later took over as Beaver Leader when Carol stepped up to the role of GSL). Ken continues as a Beaver Leader today, having loyally served the young people of the local community for over 25 years!
The 1990s came and disaster was to strike the 150th. The Scout Hut was set alight and our building was lost. This devastated many in the Group. Initially with heavy hearts, fund raising was was increased to add to the 'HQ Fund' that had been started 13 years earlier to try to raise the huge sum of money needed to buy our own building again.
The Church kindly helped us with meeting space for some of this time, but when it came to them refurbishing their own hall, it was time for the 150th to move to a hall in Worrall.
In 1976, the Venture Section (15-21) was formed. In under 20 years the members had formed their own team, AC Malin, who first contested the 1995-96 season. The team had mixed fortunes for example taking a dramatic 3 goal lead in the first 5 minutes against Tork. Although they scored a further three goals, their performance had fallen away and the team conceded goals in quick succession only to lose the match 11 goals to 6. Other notable successes included slotting 6 past Webbs Lads in a 10-6 defeat and hitting the back of the net 5 times against Totley Tigers in a match with a final score of 24-5. Unsurprisingly, the team were relegated, having only picked up 1 point all season.
Few records exist of their glories in the fourth division but The September 1996 group newsletter trumpeted "All Change for AC Malin" in bold writing. Less legible was the sub-headline which read "Apart from the Results." The Venture's second season included a tightly contested match against Inter Barnsley which ended in a 27-0 defeat for AC Malin.
Whilst success on the field was limited, the Ventures had a period of success in other competitions. This included winning the Shadow Night hike in Clumber Park and success in the lake district's Dragnet 50-mile competition.
In the mid 1990s, the Group were excited to discover that the old United Reform Church at the top of Loxley had come up for sale. On the outskirts of the Peak District and with its own spacious grounds that could be used for camping, the location was perfect. The Group attempted to buy it but its offer was beaten by a local businessman.
The United Reform Church disappointment for the Group did not last long as, by 1996, it had plans to buy and extend Wadsley Church's Parish Rooms. The Parish Rooms was previously a house that was used by different groups run by the church. Around £40,000 had been raised and a mortgage was taken out to cover the cost of the building work. The extension was completed and you can see it today as our main room - The Wilson Hall.
For 2000 onwards... click here.
