Lovingly prepared by Ex-Group Scout Leader, Dave Morris – with support from other Leaders and Executive Members.
Timeline
The Group was started by Gordon Chesterton, a low key affair, in a classroom at the old village Primary School with a handful of boys and a copy of ‘Scouting for Boys’.
10th March 1950. Now with a group committee of six the group was officially registered with Coalville District Boy Scouts Association as 1st. Markfield Scout Group.
The meetings moved into the Miners’ Welfare Institute. Once a fortnight the room was heated, so the programme for the evening was – cold night’s games, warm nights badge work.
The Head Quarters was opened by the donors, Mr. & Mrs. Bowmar.
A tree was planted at Willesley District Scout Campsite for Gordon Chesterton
Beaver Colony started on 8th January 1986. A new Beaver Colony has been formed at Markfield Scout Headquarters. It is the fourth to be formed in the Coalville and Ashby District and has twelve members. Last week was the fourth week the youngsters had attended and they were presented with…Read More
The permanent extension was opened and called the Dodson Room on 4th October 1986. A new £10,000 extension to the 1st Markfield Scouts Bowmar headquarters was officially opened by the County Commissioner, Mr. Noel Freer. Officials are delighted with the new two-room building, next to the old headquarters in Main…Read More
There are 107 in the Group made up of Beavers, Cub Scouts, Scouts, Ventures and Leaders. April 7th Saturday at 5pm, a reception was held at Scout Headquarters for invited guests. A presentation of Medals of Merit was made to MRS. MAVIS LOAKES and MRS. EVELYN SNELL by the County Commissioner…Read More
A new £13,000 extension to Markfield Scout headquarters was officially opened by Evelyn Snell on Wednesday 24th April 1996, who has been a scout committee member for 45 years, serving as chairman, secretary, and treasurer for 25 years. She was presented with a bouquet of flowers and a gift.
A badge was designed by young people, the chosen design was then printed and given to each member.