Can you imagine a world without Scouting?
Without everyday adventures, the world would certainly be a less interesting place, and if it wasn't for the talent and originality of one man, the Scout Movement might never have existed at all.
This man was Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941), a soldier, artist, actor and free-thinker. Best known for his spirited defence of the small South African township of Mafeking during the Boer War, he was propelled to further fame as the Founder of Scouting.
Inspired during the siege by the initiative shown by boys under pressure, Baden-Powell (BP) realised that young people had huge potential that was often left untapped.
Already thinking of developing a training programme for young people in Britain, he was encouraged by friends to rewrite his handbook for soldiers (Aids to Scouting) for this younger audience.
Our Group History
Our Group was formed in New Mill in 1962, although an earlier Group was in existence from 1934 to 1946.
The Group is sponsored by New Mill Church. The Bishop of Wakefield visited the Cub Pack in March 1963.
Meetings were originally held in New Mill Church School, but in 1967 a large hut was purchased for £110. This hut started out at Dunford Bridge where it was used to accommodate labourers who were building the railway tunnel.
Thanks to parents of Scouts/Cubs and local businesses the hut was erected on land (which was eventually purchased from the Council) at Coal Pit Lane. New Mill Scout Headquarters Coal Pit Lane New Mill Holmfirth HD9 7JU
Scouting for the 21st Century
At the dawn of the 21st Century, the Association again underwent reform with the launch of a new logo, uniform and training programme and the introduction of Explorer Scouts and the Scout Network by 2002.
In 2007, the Movement celebrated its centenary and the 21st World Scout Jamboree was held in the UK. Scouting hit the headlines in 2009 when TV adventurer Bear Grylls was announced as the new Chief Scout.