Cheshire Scout County (The Scout Association)
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Cheshire is a Scout County and part of the Scout Association of the United Kingdom. It is concurrent with the political county of Cheshire, and provides Scouting opportunities for young people and adults in the area.[1]
[edit] Organisation
The County is currently divided into eleven Scout Districts. The divisions within the County are reviewed periodically, with the aim of improving the organisation and provision of Scouting in the region. This has sometimes involved the creation or dissolution of Scout Districts, or simply the redrawing of boundaries. The current County Commissioner for Cheshire is Eddie Johnson.
The Districts each divide into a number Scout Groups and Explorer Scout Units, providing Scouting for young people from the age of 6 and up. The County also manages the Scout Network, which is the programme section for 18-25 year olds in Cheshire. The County Scout Network consists of a number of Local Scout Networks.
[edit] Alderley District
Scout Groups
- Alderley Edge
- 1st Chelford
- 1st Goostrey
- 1st Handforth
- 1st Holmes Chapel
- 1st Lindow (St John's)
- Terra Nova School
- 1st Wilmslow
- 4th Wilmslow (U.R.C.)
- 5th Wilmslow
- 6th Wilmslow
Explorer Scout Units
- Alderley District ESU
- Wilmslow North
- Wilmslow South
[edit] Chester and District[2]
Scout Groups
- 1st Ashton and Manley
- 5th Blacon (Holy Trinity)
- Cestrian
- 8th Chester
- 18th Chester (St Mary's)
- 40th Chester
- 42nd Chester
- 48th Chester (St Columba's)
- 1st Christleton
- 1st Farndon
- 1st Guilden Sutton
- 1st Malpas
- 1st Saltney (St Mark's )
- 1st Saughall
- 1st Tarporley
- 1st Tilston
- 1st Upton-By-Chester
- 1st Waverton
Explorer Scout Units
- DEWA ESU
- Farndon ESU
- Garrison ESU
- Maverick ESU
- Renegade ESU
- Wolf ESU
- Farndon ESU
[edit] Ellesmere Port and Neston District
Scout Groups
- 1st Burton in Wirral
- 2nd Ellesmere Port (Methodist)
- 3rd Ellesmere Port
- 4th Ellesmere Port
- 6th Ellesmere Port
- 7th Ellesmere Port
- 8th Ellesmere Port
- 9th Ellesmere Port
- 11th Ellesmere Port
- 1st Great Sutton
- 2nd Great Sutton (St Saviours)
- 1st Neston
- 1st Sutton (Wirral)
- 1st Willaston
- Dee Sea Scout Group
[edit] Knutsford and District
Scout Groups
- 1st Knutsford
- 2nd Knutsford (Crosstown)
- 5th Knutsford
- 1st Mobberley
Explorer scout units
- Phoenix ESU
- Griffin ESU
[edit] Macclesfield And Congleton District
Scout Groups
- 2nd Bollington
- 1st Buglawton (St John's)
- 1st Congleton
- 6th Congleton (Westheath)
- 7th Congleton (Dane Valley)
- 1st Gawsworth (St James')
- 1st Hurdsfield (Parish Church)
- 3rd Macclesfield-Upton Priory
- 6th Macclesfield
- 8th Macclesfield (St Paul's)
- 15th Macclesfield (U.R.C.) Sea Scouts (has Royal Navy recognition)
- 24th Macclesfield
- 1st Mossley
- 1st Poynton (St Georges)
- 2nd Poynton
- 3rd Poynton (Bulkeley)
- 1st Prestbury
- 1st Rainow
- 1st Sutton (St James')
- 1st Tytherington
[edit] Mid Cheshire District
Scout Groups
- 1st Barnton
- 1st Antrobus & Comberbach Sea Scouts
- 1st Cuddington and Sandiway
- 1st Davenham (Parish Church)
- 1st Hartford (Northwich)
- 1st Lostock Gralam
- 2nd Middlewich
- 1st Moulton
- 1st Over St John's (Winsford)
- 1st Owley Wood
- 1st St Chads
- 1st Weaverham
- 1st Winnington
- 2nd Wharton
Explorer Scout Units
[edit] North West Cheshire District
Scout Groups
- 1st Frodsham
- 3rd Frodsham Sea Scouts - has Royal Navy Recognition
- 4th Frodsham (Overton)
- 1st Halton
- 2nd Halton (St Augustine's)
- 1st Helsby
- 1st Ince and Elton
- 1st Moore
- 1st Newton and Kingsley
- 1st Norley
- 1st Runcorn
- 3rd/9th Runcorn
- 4th Runcorn
- 6th Runcorn (St Edward's)
- 1st Weston and Weston Point
- 1st Whitley
Explorer Scout Units
[edit] South West Cheshire District[3]
Scout Groups
- 1st South West Cheshire
- 3rd South West Cheshire
- 5th South West Cheshire
- 6th South West Cheshire
- 9th South West Cheshire
- 10th South West Cheshire
- 12th South West Cheshire
- 15th South West Cheshire
- 16th South West Cheshire
- 17th South West Cheshire
- 18th South West Cheshire
- 22nd South West Cheshire
- 23rd South West Cheshire
- 24th South West Cheshire
- 25th South West Cheshire
- 26th South West Cheshire
- 27th South West Cheshire
- 30th South West Cheshire
- 35th South West Cheshire
- 38th South West Cheshire
- 39th South West Cheshire
- 40th South West Cheshire
- Wilson House
Explorer Scout Units
- Bunbury ESU
- Fiennes ESU
- Shackleton ESU
- South West Cheshire District YLU
[edit] Warrington East District
Scout Groups
- 1st Warrington East
- 3rd Warrington East
- 5th Warrington East
- 6th Warrington East
- 8th Warrington East (Croft)
- 9th Warrington East
- 12th Warrington East
- 13th Warrington East
- 17th Warrington East
- 18th Warrington East
- 19th Warrington East
- 20th Warrington East
- 22nd Warrington East
- 24th Warrington East
- 25th Warrington East
- 26th Warrington East
- 27th Warrington East
[edit] Warrington West District[4]
Scout Groups
- 1st Warrington (Orford)
- 2nd Warrington (St James)
- 4th Warrington
- 7th Warrington (Sankey Valley)
- 10th Warrington
- 11th Warrington
- 14th Warrington
- 15th Warrington (St Josephs)
- 16th Warrington
- 21st Warrington (1st Appleton)
- 28th Warrington (Penketh)
- 30th Warrington
- 31st Warrington
- 32nd Warrington (Old Hall)
- 33rd Warrington (Sacred Heart)
[edit] Widnes and District[5]
Scout Groups
- 2nd Widnes (Hale)
- 4th Widnes (St Bede's)
- 5th Widnes (High Field)
- 8th Widnes (St Thomas')
- 10th Widnes
- 12th Widnes
- 14th Widnes
- 18th Widnes (Our Lady's)
[edit] Campsites
- Forest Campsite
- Tatton Park Campsite
- Milldale
[edit] Events and activities
[edit] Alderley District Scout Band
Alderley District Scout Band is a traditional marching and display band which was originally formed in 1963 with one bugle and drum. For years the band went from strength to strength regularly taking part in competitions under the TYMBA (Traditional Marching Band Association) and the BYBA (British Youth Band Association) rules. During this time the band won over 500 trophies including many Supreme Champions, the last one being in 1998.[6]
In 1994 the band was invited to play at Windsor Castle in front of the Duchess of Kent, this was the second time they had been asked to play there, the first time was in front of Her Majesty the Queen in 1984. They have also appeared in the Royal Tournament and on Television, been invited to march in the London Parade, the Lord’s Mayor of Manchester’s Parade and toured Holland in 1992 and Belgium in 1995.
Unfortunately after all this excitement the band started to decline and by the end of 2000 was down to under 10 members, only 3 of whom were under 25. This meant that they could no longer compete. Drastic action was needed. David Piltz (Band Master) and Simon Taylor (Deputy Band Master) set about recruiting new members and by January 2001 had 6 potential members. The band has since gone from strength to strength, and from October 2003 began competing again in competitions within *TYMBA, usually taking part in between 3 and 4 competitions a year, as well as performing at various parades and fetes within the local community.
In 2007, the band was asked to provide a Drum Corps to join with drummers from 1st Syston Scout and Guide Band to perform at the National Scout St George's Day Parade at Windsor. This was in front of the Queen for the Centenary year of Scouting.
The band consists of boys and girls with ages ranging from 8 to adult. Many of our members also belong to other scout groups in the area. All trainees are taught British Military style drill and marching. In the past most trainees were taught to play the bugle first and then given the opportunity to progress to other instruments which gave them a sense of achievement and made them interactive within the band. This has not always been possible, and occasionally members are placed on other instruments in order for them to progress within the band.
[edit] Cheshire Water Activities
Cheshire Water Activities is an independent organisation which supports Scouting in Cheshire. The Activities team provide training of leaders, and supervision of young people, in various water activities including kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, power boating, and offshore sailing.[7]
[edit] Crewe Gang Show
The Crewe Gang Show originated in 1938, although the South West Cheshire Scout District had been running an evening of entertainment for attendees of their Annual General Meeting for many years beforehand. The show grew to be very popular with the Scouts and the population of Crewe and Cheshire, and in 1949, the organisers booked a week of performances at the New Theatre on Victoria Street in Crewe. The use of the venue has continued to this day, with the 2008 performance already being planned, which will mark there 70th Anniversary. The show continues despite some difficult relationships with the theatre over the years as it underwent numerous changes in management, and even a name change to the Lyceum Theatre.[8]
The Gang Show was awarded the privilege of using the coveted Red Necker in 1964. Ralph Reader, the man behind the original Gang Show held in 1931, visited the Crewe Gang Show in 1980, and wrote in a letter:
With no hesitation, I say again, it was one of the finest Gang Shows I have ever seen
The 2006 show included 23 Cub Scouts and 62 Scouts and Leaders as the cast, and many others as production crew.
[edit] Warrington Gang Show
The Warrington Gang Show started in 1951. Last year it celebrated its 50th production along with celebrating the centenary of scouting. Up until 1992 Warrington Gang Show was performed at Crosfields Centenary Theatre in Warrington, unfortunately in 1991 this theatre was closed and demolished leaving a major problem with Warrington not having any other theatre venue. Luckily Warrington's Parr Hall, originally a concert hall, was slightly modified with funding from Wizard Lottery (Warrington's old lottery scheme) to allow small theatre performances to be put on here. This venue has been Warrington Gang Show's home since. To this date the old site of Crosfields theatre still cannot be used for any purpose other than a theatre and so is currently a fenced off grassy area just outside of Crosfields/Lever chemical works, and Warrington is still awaiting development of a proper theatre.
