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FURTHER HISTORY
1950
The Group was re-opened in 1950 with Miss Nell Metcalfe as Akela of the Cubs, the name of the pack was 'Herons'.
1952--1978
Scouts restarted in 1952 with Mr. Frank Cruess as the Scout Leader, the name of the Troop was 'Merlins'. Both Sections met in the Parish Hall before moving to All Saints Church Hall in London Road when this was built in 1966. Later a second Cub Pack, the 'Eagles' was started, and a third, the 'Kestrels' started in 1978. The Scout Troop split into two in the late seventies, the other Troop was named Vikings'.
1983--1985
In September 1983 the Venture Unit was formed. Two Beaver Colonies were started in November 1984, and due to the number of six year olds on the waiting list, a third Colony was opened in the following year. In the Autumn of 1985, the 'Viking' Scout Troop closed due to falling numbers and problems with Leadership.
1985--1992
In 1985, with the kind permission of the landowners we acquired on lease, a sizeable plot of land at Ulting for use as a camp site and training ground. The plot was very much overgrown at first but much time and effort was put into clearing the ground making it suitable for over night camping etc. As there were no trees on the site , in 1986 it was suggested that parents might like to donate a tree and those trees are still there today. At the end of 1987, 6th Maldon Sea Scout and Cubs relinquished sponsorship with the United Reformed Church and became part of 1st Maldon All Saints Group. The new Cubs and Scouts re-affirmed their Promise and were presented with their new scarves of the 1st Maldon Group and welcomed in at a bonfire and fireworks party at our campsite.Owing to local pressure from the neighbours and the village we were forced to relinquish the lease and not to re-new; this was in 1992. In September 1988, one of the Beaver Colonies was closed due to the resignation of the Leaders and no offers of Uniformed help available.
The town of Maldon is twinned with Cuijk in the Netherlands, and as a result of this the 1st Maldon All Saints Merlin Scout troop has forged a link with Scouting Cuijk which has been very successful since 1987. Exchange visits regularly take place between the two Troops.
To see more about the Dutch connection please visit their home page.Click Here.
1994--1996
The numbers of six year olds again meant us opening a third Colony but in 1994 the Kingfisher Colony closed , and the Weazel Colony closed during 1996 due to lack of Leaders leaving us at present with only one Colony the Otters. In 1996 the Venture Unit was forced to close because of the lack of members.
1993--1999
On the 28th September 1993 the Group started work on the renovations to the new Scout Headquarters to be known as Brickhouse Farm in the Community Centre Block. Unlike the rest of the complex, we have had to fund all the renovations ourselves and undertake all the work involved. The benefits of having our own building are enormous, allowing the full potential of Scouting to be exercised in helping and training the young people to achieve as many awards and qualifications as they can.
In April 1999 the Venture Unit was re-opened with a new influx of members.In July 2000 the membership had again fallen owing to the majority of its members going to Universities. This section at the moment is on hold.
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It has always been the aim of the Group to supply Scouting for all ages as the need demands, hence the need to open or close Sections as necessary, but we always need more Adult help especially Uniformed help.
If you feel that this might be the challenge that you are looking for, either to help Beavers and Cubs as parent helpers, as Uniformed Leaders in any section, to help organise the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, or a member of the Group Council Committee... just contact the Group Scout Leader. Click Here.
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