SCOUT INSPECTION by Robert Baden Powell

On the 18th March 1917 Baden Powell attended the first scout commissioners conference in the Royal Hotel at Matlock Bath and announced the start of the Senior Scout section. The Royal Hotel was demolished after a fire in 1926 but opposite the Pavilion is still the original drinking fountain, it was created in 1881 and was restored in 1917 with a sign to commemorate the first scout commissioners conference

The Great Parade at Matlock Bath March 1917

St Georges Day Scout Parade in Wirksworth ~1958

The annual parade is to acknowledge the patron saint of Scouting St George. It is organised by the District Scouts with Beavers, cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts taking part. During the service all the groups flags are dedicated and each section renews their promise.

Tansleywood Scout Centre Opening ~1972

During the second World War in 1940 the Royal Army Services Corps took over the Tansley Mills and surrounding area. Drill and weapon training courses were held here and the men stayed in Nissen huts situated on a piece of land near the Bottom Mill. In 1970 this area was acquired by the Matlock District Scouts and the Nissen huts were replaced by army surplus wooden huts. Tansleywood Scout Centre now provides outdoor adventure for young people from all over the UK. The Picture shows local scouts, leaders and dignitaries.

Bob-a-Job week in Matlock ~1950

The photograph shows Cubs and Scouts from Matlock Green Scout Group polishing shoes at Matlocks park head. One week in the year the scouts used to have a Bob-a-Job week in which they did a variety of jobs around the local community and the money raised was for their camps. In the photograph the gentlemen not holding a bag is councillor Stevens father of the current Matlock Town and District councillor Geoff Stevens who is also in the photograph next to his dad. Also note the combined road sign & street lamps on the crown roundabout.

Matlock Scoutcars ~1972

Reg Ross with his Scouts at Matlock Green HQ with their home made Scoutcars.
They used to have races with the other Scout Groups on the roads in Matlock such as Bank Road and Hurst Farm Estate.