The 10th Romsey Scout Group is a testament to resilience, having been re-formed in 1959. Initially founded in 1926 as ‘Woodley & Highwood,’ the group faced closures during the Second World War and again in 1954. However, it overcame these challenges, re-opening as ‘Woodley & Braishfield’ in 1951 before finally becoming ‘Woodley & Crampmoor’ in 1959.
Since its re-opening in 1959 with a single Cub Pack of twelve members, the 10th Romsey Group has grown significantly. This highly successful group now operates 1 Squirrel Drey, two Beaver Colonies, two Cub Packs, and two Scout Troops, in addition to hosting one of the Romsey District Explorer Scout Units. The group currently boasts a membership of over 180, making it one of the largest Scout groups in Hampshire.
A Timeline of 10th Romsey, 1926 – 2009
1926 The first Scout Group, known as 10th Romsey, formed as “Crampmoor and Highwood” Cubs and Scouts met at “The Barn”, Woodley Cottage
1939-1945 Group closes at some point during WWII
1951 10th Romsey re-opened as “Woodley and Braishfield” with about 12 Scouts
1954 Membership had dropped alarmingly; Scoutmaster and the five remaining Scouts joined up with the 1st Romsey Scout Group
1959 10th Romsey Scout Group re-formed as “Woodley and Crampmoor” with Ray Part as the Cub Scout Master and 12 Cubs
1960 Group moves into the hut at Ganger Camp, refurbishment funded by £100 loan from Mr Duke
1962 Electricity installed at the hut
1964 Water supply to the hut
1964 & 1965 Falcon patrol win County Emlyn trophy
1967 Ian Moore and David Taylor attend World Scout Jamboree (WSJ) in Idaho, USA
1967 10th Romsey Venture Scout Unit formed
1968 Alterations and refurbishment of the hut
1969 10th Talk begins using District duplicator
1970 Fete at Woodley Grange; highlights are the Baby Show and Miss Woodley competition
1972 Foundations laid for School Road hall
1973 New hall opened by the Chief Commissioner for England, Sir Bernard Chacksfield
1973 & 1974 Crusoe patrols win Pulborough trophy
1978 10th Talk re-launched in booklet format
1979 Paul Adey attends WSJ in Canada. Cubs’ football team wins the “treble”: League, Cup and six a side
1980 Mixed Venture Unit started.
1983 Andy Bundy and Chris Harris attend WSJ in Canada & 10th talk delivery service begins
1984 Crusoe Falcon patrol win Pulborough trophy & Visit by Troop 208, Huntingdon Valley, Boy Scouts of America
1986 Group purchases the Orchard site in Braishfield Road & 5 Leaders, 3 Venture Scouts and 6 Scouts visit Troop 208 in Philadelphia
1987 John Prince and Paul Morris attend WSJ in Australia & Crusoe Beaver patrol wins Pulborough and Sextant trophies
1988 Beavers starts
1989 New HQ project and funding appeal launched
1991 New HQ funding confirmed, Gary Palmer attends WSJ in South Korea & Sirl Eagle patrol wins Sextant trophy
1992 Braishfield Road HQ building started School Road hall closed in December & Crusoe Otter patrol win Sextant trophy
1993 Braishfield Road HQ official opening
1999 Crusoe won the Pulborough Composite trophy
2003 Robert Foster, Robin Black and Paul Edwards attend WSJ in Thailand
2005 & 2006, Crusoe win the Pulborough Composite trophy
2006 First whole Group camp at Lyons Copse
2007 Hampshire Centenary camp H007 at New Park, Brockenhurst & Group hosts centenary St George’s Day celebrations in Romsey Abbey
2008 District centenary camp at Broadlands.
2009 Group 50th anniversary camp at Linkenholt
2024 Group 65th anniversary camp at Braggers Wood
