The purpose of this webpage is to preserve the History and Memories of these groups.
If you have any information, photographs, etc., of these groups, that I could include on this webpage please let me know.
If you were in Skegby Scouts or Skegby Guides and would like to share your memories please email your thoughts to webmaster@dawgates.co.uk
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Beavers (Age 6 to 8 years old)
Wednesday 6.15 till 7.15pm
Contact : Sarah Taylor
Cubs (Age 8 to 10.5 years old)
Monday 6.30 till 8.00pm
Contact : Shane Taylor
Scouts (Age 10.5 to 14 years old)
Tuesday 7.30 till 9.00pm
Contact : Shane Taylor
Information Correct as of 19 June 2019
For all enquiries about joining or volunteering with the group, including DoE Young Leaders Please contact Sarah Taylor, Group Scout Leader Alternatively please complete the form at the attached link
https://forms.gle/XAnri7PqP5mjgAdYA
Scout Headquarters, Mansfield Road, Skegby next to Triple "S" Social Club
Guides and Leaders on Presentation Night - July 2019.
First Baden-Powell Challenge Awards have been presented to Jess Ross, Lucy Peake and Piper Owen.
This is the highest a guide can achieve and calls for sustained effort over a period of time,
with girls required to complete ten specific challenges plus a residential event.
Pam Peake, group guide leader, said "When Jess, Lucy and Piper realised they would be the very first Skegby Guides to gain their Baden-Powell Awards, they lept at the chance.
They've all worked very hard and I'm proud to say they returned from their residential adventure with a whole new drive and maturity."
Also celebrating were Grace Fleet, Millie Fowler and Noa Arapi, who fast-tracked through the Guide Gold scheme in order to complete it before they transfer to Ashfield Rangers
Several other Skegby Guides are currently working on their Gold Awards.
If you can provide any names, date or other details of the event, Please let me know at malcolm@dawgates.co.uk
Pam Peake/Chad - July 2019
Guides with their Awards
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Pam Peake - July 2019
Guides with their Awards
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Pam Peake - July 2019
Guides with their Awards
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Pam Peake - July 2019
Guides and Leaders
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Ashfield District Council Waste Services made a donation for a Fancy Dress Day, together with a Christmas Fayre at the Scout Hut and attendance at local galas.
Central England Co-op Community Dividend Fund has donated £ 750 to support efforts to revamp the Headquarters building and will be used towards a Duel Fuel Range Cooker.
Rememberance Day Parade at Skegby St.Andrews Church - November 2018
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2016
Guides, Brownies and Rainbows from the District, including 1st Skegby Girl Guides, attended the Mega Mayfest at Newark Showground.
Ellie Cleever, 13, of 1st Skegby Guides, said:"It's great to meet Rainbows, Brownies and Guides from other groups and we got to try all sorts of things we've never done before."
Chad - May 2016
2014
Brownies learning the ropes at a Taster Session with Skegby Girl Guides.
l to r - Charlotte Hall, Katie Barnes, Millie Fowler, Jessica Bacon, Megan Carter, Isobel Hassel & Hope Henstock.
Adventurous youngsters put up tents, took part in Sleeping Bag Challenges and learned about Outdoor Cooking. During the year, the Guides, who meet at 6.30pm at Quarrydale School, have held a Talent Show, Grown Vegetables, Made a Patchwork Owl and taken part in a Forest Barbecue.
Guide Leader Pam Peake (01623 440580)
Chad - July 2014
2013
Julie Butler was the Scout Leader.
Ian Butler was the Group Scout Leader.
Councillors Tom Hollis (second right) and Jason Zadrozny (far right) present a £ 1500.00 cheque from the Community Fund, to replace the camping equipment destroyed in the fire.
l to r - Ruby Towers (8) beaver, Matthew Burton (8) cub and Group Scout Leader Ian Butler
At 5 pm. on Saturday 8 June a Fire destroyed the Scout HQ Roof and Equipment.
2012
Joel Meakin was the Cub Scout Leader.
Extract from the 'East Midlands Today' television programme of Thursday 19 April 2012
Group Reopens
l to r - Shavaughn MacKenzie, Vanessa Keeling, Tina Percival, Group Manager Helen Capewell, Joel Meakin, Mike Clarke & Sian Barlow.
2010
9 May - Removed from Charity Commission Register - No Longer Operating
2000
12 January - Registered With Charity Commission
1989
Smiling Brownies with their Cake at the 75th Anniversary Gala.
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1986
Photograph provided by Liz Kelsall
Cubs rendition of 'The Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe' in the Church Hall Scott Kelsall starred as Old Mother Hubbard
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1974
Parading down Mansfield Road
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1970s
Jennie Marriott was a Brownie Guider from Mid 1970s to 1990s.
1967
Group Pantomime
1964/5
Gang Show (Skegboree)
Michael Armstrong - Cub Scout Leader
Photograph provided by Michael Armstrong
Panto featuring Michael Armstrong and Georgie Pallete
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Photograph provided by David Charles Wardle
Skegby Cubs Gang Show c1965 at Skegby St Andrews Church Hall.
"The Wedding" - The bride was Alan Hague, others included, Robin Spencer Martin Holmes, Tony Grice, Robert Barrocliffe, David Charles Wardle.
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1963
Gang Show (Skegboree)
Michael Armstrong - Cub Scout Leader
1960s
Michael Armstrong was Cub Scout Leader (1955-1964)
Janice Ginever was Guide Captain
Emily George was Chairman of Parent's Group
Photograph provided by Michael Armstrong
Cubs Camping in the field in front of the Church (now cemetery)
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1957
Malcolm Walters -
I was in Skegby Scouts about 1957 when the meetings where held in the Village Hall and the Scoutmaster was Skip Matthews. Church Parade was held on the 1st Sunday of each month.
c1956
Dennis Wright -
I was in the 1st Skegby St.Andrews when it was in the Quarry, before the Church Hall was built
We moved into the Church Hall when the old hut was demolished/fell down
We collected Newspaper for salvage and stored it in the Old Vicarage
We used to pitch our tents in the field below the church next to the Conker Trees
Ray Matthews was Scout Master and afterwards Rod Connor. I remember Jackie & Pete George were also involved.
We made Chariots by lashing Staffs together and raced them down Skegby Bottoms
We also changed from Berets to Mounty style hats with brims
Went to several Campsites, Helped to clear the ground at Robin Hood Camp Site off Nottingham Road near Larch Farm
Camped at Drum Hill, Derby and went to Gang Shows at the Civic Theatre, Mansfield.
Photograph provided by Michael Armstrong
The Original Scout Hut in Skegby Quarry
Photograph provided by Terry Whetton
Cubs & Leaders Outside the New Church Hall
back row : l to r - Rev.A.J.Balmforth, Pat Williams, Anthea Tomlinson, Len Billings, Sandra Sankey, Margaret Armstrong, Michael Armstrong.
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Photograph provided by Terry Whetton
Cubs on Parade., Practicing for Rememberance Day. Walking past the Quaker House.
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Photograph provided by Terry Whetton
Cubs Camping in the field in front of church, now cemetery
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Photograph provided by Terry Whetton
Cubs Learning the skills of life.
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Photograph provided by Terry Whetton
Cuttings from Church Magazine & Press.
Photograph provided by Terry Whetton
Cubs coming out of the Church Hall
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Photograph provided by Terry Whetton
Cubs with Leader Anthea Tomlinson
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Photograph provided by Terry Whetton
Cubs Party Time
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Photograph provided by Terry Whetton
Cubs outside Church Hall with Leaders Michael Armstrong , Anthea Tomlinson and Len Billings on back row.
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Photograph provided by Terry Whetton
8 Cubs Photo Shoot
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Photograph provided by Terry Whetton
Cubs Presenting Standard
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c1950s
Ray Matthews was Group Scout Leader
Eric Dring from Teversal was District Scout Commissioner
Jennie Marriott -
1970s Scouts met in a room above the Greyhound Public House. Guides met in the Church Hall.
The Group held meetings in the Anchor Public House. Summer Fairs were held at Skegby Hall. Christmas Parties were held in the Church Hall.
They joined together when the land where the current HQ is located, was gifted to the Scouts, and a Wooden Hut was erected.
Funds were raised by a massive litter pick and the current brick HQ was built.
The Group moved into the new Brick Built Headquarters in the early 1980s.
1935
Miss Louie Richardson, a Lieutenant of the Skegby Girl Guides, was married to Mr Fred Kirk at the Sutton Road Methodist Church, Huthwaite.
The Skegby Girl Guides formed a Guard of Honour for the couple.
Notts Free Press 1935
This site is still under construction. If you have any constructive suggestions or contributions please contact me by email.
Mansfield Building Society's Community Support Scheme has donated £ 390.00 towards Tents and other Camping Equipment.
HMRC Gift Aid donated £ 787.02. (for every £1 paid in subscriptions, 25p can be reclaimed)
