1st Flintham Cub Scout group celebrate 50th anniversary with celebration at Flintham Village Hall

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Published: 05:00, 14 October 2025

A scouting group is celebrating 50 years of helping young people to grow and thrive.

The 1st Flintham Cub Scout group was formed in 1975, and to mark the occasion a special celebration was held at Flintham Village Hall.

Current and former scouts, volunteers, and their families were invited and there was an opportunity to take a trip down memory day with displays of photos and archive material from over the years.

(From left) Leo Halling, Lucy Anderson, Tracey Davies, Aaron Lambert, Becky Lambert, David Pearson, Rachel Barker, Robert Green. Photo: Submitted.

Archive material on show at the 1st Flintham Scouts 50th anniversary event. Photo: Submitted.

Children took part in activities, including a quiz and axe throwing, while adults enjoyed a glass or two of prosecco to celebrate.

Section team leader, Becky Lambert, said: “1975 saw the beginning of 1st Flintham Cub Scout group, so we were excited this year to celebrate 50 years.

“1st Flintham invited past leaders, members, helpers, families and local communities who have played a part in our Scouting story, to come and celebrate with us.

“We displayed hundreds of photographs, newspaper clippings, scrapbooks, uniforms and handbooks for everyone to have a look at, and take a trip down memory lane.

“A good time was had by all. Here's to the next 50 years.”

Becky Lambert (left) was presented with the Chief Scout's Commendation for Good Service by group lead volunteer Tracey Davies (right). Photo: Submitted.

Scout group volunteers Lucy Anderson (left) and Freya Anderson (right) with Newark District Scouts president Val Spyve. Photo: Submitted.

Aaron Lambert (left) was presented with the Chief Scout's Commendation for Good Service by group lead volunteer Tracey Davies (right). Photo: Submitted.

1st Flintham Scouts group lead volunteer Tracey Davies (right) was presented with an Award for Merit by chairman David Pearson. Photo: Submitted.

Awards were also given out to Niall Spencer for 25 years of service, to group lead volunteer Tracey Davies for merit, and both Aaron Lambert and Becky Lambert received Commendations for Good Service.

1st Flintham is now a thriving hub for young people, with Beaver Scouts, for six to eight-year-olds, Cub Scouts for eight to ten and a half-year-olds, and Scouts for age 10 and a half to 14-year-olds.

The group meets weekly on Monday for Beavers, Tuesdays for Cubs, and Wednesdays for Scouts, at the Scout hub adjacent to Flintham Village Hall.

Anyone interested in joining can find out more via the Scouts website or emailing: GLV.Flintham@newarkscouts.org.uk

Human Interest Newark Fionn Burrows