4th Runcorn (Holy Trinity) 1930s – 1940s – 4th Runcorn Scout Group C.W.B.

4th Runcorn (Holy Trinity) – 1930s – 1940s

4th Runcorn version of the Boy Scouts logo used prior to 1967

The Group was originally affiliated with the Holy Trinity in Runcorn. A lot of Scout Groups were originally linked with Churches and in our early days we were known as ‘4th Runcorn (Holy Trinity)’. It is likely that we took part in Church Parades at Holy Trinity. By early 1947, the Group was simply known as ‘4th Runcorn’, with the Holy Trinity part of the name being left off, it is unknown as to why it was dropped but the only Group in Runcorn which still uses a Church in their name is 6th Runcorn (St. Edward’s) and formerly 2nd Halton (St. Augustine’s) until it closed in late 2011.

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4th Runcorn Cubs at Wincups Camp, Towyn in 1934. In the photo are : Mrs Garner, Cub Mistress, Mr Garner, Trinity School teacher, Stan Garner, Reg McNorton, Norman Evans, Frank Thompson, Harry Walker. Credit : Halton Borough Council

This record shows the Groups registration in 1937. Registered back then as 4th Runcorn (Holy Trinity). a lot of Groups were originally Church Groups with us being originally linked with Holy Trinity Church in Runcorn.

4th Runcorn Christmas Party. Known members in this photo are Alan Andrews & Howard Newton. Photo circa 1945/47/48. Photo provided by Richard Andrews.

This record shows 4th Runcorn as part of North West Cheshire District from 1947

Postcard : 4th Runcorn Troop at Camp. Date Unknown. the Scoutmaster is Mr. Eric Radcliffe . Photo courtesy of Gill Findlow

Back of postcard

Postcard: 4th Runcorn Scoutmaster, Mr. Eric Radcliffe. Photo courtesy of Gill Findlow

Back of Postcard showing Scoutmaster Mr. Eric Radcliffe

4th Runcorn Cubs 1934. Credit : Ann Davies

4th Runcorn Scouts – Weaver camp 1936. Credit – Ann Davies

4th Runcorn Rover scouts – Hiking in 1938. Credit : Ann Davies

World War II also had its impacts on the Group with members of the Group going off to fight in the war, the below article shows Stoker John Thornhill who joined the navy after being in the 4th Runcorn Rover Scouts. This article is from 1940.

In July 1945, the DC Colonel R. Stead visited the Group. The Group would also be meeting on Runcorn Hill that Friday. Interestingly, Group records show that it was around this time when plans were initially put to the Group Committee for either an expansion of their bold Street headquarters or alternatively a move up to Runcorn Heath and leave their Bold Street Headquarters. 4th Runcorn’s post war dream would soon become reality.

November 1945 – Launch of Runcorn Senior Section

4th Runcorn launched its Senior Section in November 1945 and some familiar names were awarded with badges. The Wreath this year was also laid at the Cenotaph by Brian Kendrick.