The History of 1st Byfleet Scout Group
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1931 1st Byfleet are registered as a Scout Group.

In the 1940’s Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, who lived in the St Georges Hills area, was patron of Byfleet Scouts. He was a famous designer who designed Waterloo Bridge and the red post box. He presented to Byfleet Scouts a silver Bugle which we still have today.

1941 B-P. finally passed away on January 8th 1941. In his belongings was his last message to Scouts throughout the world paraphrased below:

Dear Scouts

Remember, it is the last time you will ever hear from me, so think it over.I have had a most happy life and I want each one of you to have a happy life too.

I believe that God put us in this jolly world to be happy and enjoy life. Happiness does not come from being rich, nor merely being successful in your career, nor by self- indulgence. One step towards happiness is to make yourself healthy and strong while you are a boy, so that you can be useful and so you can enjoy life when you are a man.

Nature study will show you how full of beautiful and wonderful things God has made the world for you to enjoy. Be contented with what you have got and make the best of it. Look on the bright side of things instead of the gloomy one.

But the real way to get happiness is by giving out happiness to other people. Try and leave this world a little better than you found it . 'Be Prepared' in this way, to live happy - stick to your Scout Promise always - even after you have ceased to be a boy - and God help you to do it.

Your friend,
Robert Baden-Powell

1946 The deeds to Holroyd Hut were passed to the Scout Master Mr. Evans, at that time the freehold was valued at £250.

1950
 

1951 This year the summer Camp was at Avington Park - 28th July to 4th August.

1952 The group went to Tortington from 26th July to 2nd August.

1954 The Summer camp this year was at Great Foutway Farm, Fareham.

The Old Scout Hut -
 This building lasted until the one we see standing today was built in 1966.

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