4th Runcorn’s fundraising was often a popular event to attend. This headline was advertising the Duck Race, ran on the Pond annually
4th Runcorn have had many representatives over the years at World Scout Jamboree’s. The 20th World Scout Jamboree in Thailand was no different with two Scouts attending
Flag from the 20th World Scout Jamboree
20th World Scout Jamboree Mascot
In 2001, John Frodsham, who was Group Scout Leader at the time, took on the role of District Commissioner for North West Cheshire District succeeding April Nicholas in the role. Wendy Frodsham took over as Group Scout Leader.
4th Runcorn celebrated its 80th year in 2003, a photo collage of our 80th celebrations is displayed at the HQ.
4th Runcorn celebrated the centenary of Scouting in 2007. Several members of the Group attended the World Scout Jamboree hosted by the UK.
Former 4th Runcorn Scouts, Ben Armstrong & Jonathon Jenkins at Chamboree 2010. Credit – Runcorn and Widnes World
22nd World Scout Jamboree in Sweden 2011. Gifted to 4th Runcorn Scout Group by David Hammonds upon returning.
HRH The Duke Of Kent with former 4th Runcorn Scout, Matt Morris at the presentation of the Queen’s award, equivalent to an MBE, to Mersey Weaver Scout District. Credit – Runcorn and Widnes World
THE Duke of Kent came to Runcorn to present local scout volunteers with the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
The Queen’s cousin, president of the scout association, gave Mersey Weaver district scouts the equivalent of an MBE, for ‘helping young people achieve personal development skills through events and activities’.
It is the highest award given to voluntary groups in the UK.
4th Runcorn celebrated its 90th year in 2013, Group sections made decorations for the headquarters. Wendy Frodsham stepped down as Group Scout Leader and soon after, Barry Newport took over the role and was in the position until 2020.
Queen’s Scout Award : 4th Runcorn has often had dedicated members. Lewis Morgan(far left), who went to 4th Runcorn and later went on to be a leader at the Group, was no different. Lewis attended the St. George’s Day parade of Queen’s Scouts at Windsor Castle.
This Mosaic hangs in the 4th Runcorn HQ, and was created between 4th Runcorn and 3rd & 9th Runcorn Scouts to represent the end of 3rd & 9th Scouts meeting jointly with 4th Scouts.
4th Runcorn Scout Group on Remembrance Day Parade, November 2016
Newspaper clip from 2017 : Matt Marnell (Scout Leader) attended the 24th World Scout Jamboree in North America in 2019
4th Runcorn Scout Group in 2019
24th World Scout Jamboree, North America, 2019. Gifted to 4th Runcorn Scout Group by Matthew Marnell in 2019
4th Runcorn Scouts, Remembrance Day Service, November 2019. Credit: Tony Schofield
4th Runcorn Scouts, Remembrance Day Service, November 2019. Credit : Tony Schofield
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