As the two cub leaders knew nothing about running a cub pack we had to send away for all the material we needed, from the Scout H.O.

Soon we were able to start teaching the boys their Law and Promise and we were able to invest them at the end of November. By this time our numbers had risen to 15 boys.

The rest of the year was spent in taking the boys in their tests.

During the summer months we met in the Rectory Paddock, where we played football, cricket and rounders and did a certain amount of Star Work.

In August, our first camp was held at East Runton, near Cromer. Two cubs H. Dunmore and S. Harris - went with the troop and their leader Mr D. Winters.

The District Commissioner - Mr F. Preston - camped with them.

We went for two evening rambles, taking our supper with us.

In August, our second camp was held at Great Barton, near Bury-St-Edmunds. We were to camp in the paddock of the Rev. Lipscomb, father of the Curate at St. Mary's. When we arrived, however, it was pouring hard with rain and the rector would not allow us to pitch camp - so we all slept in his dining room! Four cubs went - J. Cave, S. Haigh, L. Rootham and H. Dunsmore - with G.S.L. D. Winters in charge.

A few weeks later we lost our H.Q. This was a big blow, with all those cubs. At first it seemed pretty hopeless but we talked it over with the boys and it was decided to meet under a lamp in Wymington Road. When the light nights came we knew we could use the Rectory Paddock. On good moonlit nights we used to go for a walk.

Akela obtained his C.M.S. Warrant.

Our camp in August was at Holme next the Sea, near Hunstanton - near the end of Hunstanton Golf Course. J. Cave, L. Rootham and B. Dickens went, with G.S.L. D. Winters in charge. On this occasion Stanwick Troop camped with us.

In September, Mr Stoney - the rector - found a loft we could use at the side of the Rectory. This consisted of two small rooms, which were better than nothing. We had to do a fair bit of test work, have stories, quiet games and sing songs in these rooms. With a fireplace in one of these rooms it was cosy - if a little crowded.

Ten cubs went on the camp in August to Hunstanton Park. They were: E. Chettle, J. Jacques, L. Rootham, A. Ekins, J. Page, J. Dickins, J. Cave, R. Hawes, J. Upton and D. Green. G.S.L. D. Winters was again in charge.

During the spring and summer we met in the Rectory Paddock, where we did some fire lighting and cooking. Now we had the pack formed into Sixes we could send them out bracking and playing wide games. We also went tracking in the winter, on fine moonlit nights.

The August camp was held at Chapel St. Leonards, near Skegness. Ten cubs went: R. Jones, E. Jones, D. Upton, L. Ager, J. Chapman, A. Barker, J. Cave, J. Upton, H. Ambridge and R. Chappell. The camp site was not ideal, as we found out when we tried to dig refuse pits - the ground was very heavy clay. The weather was very unsettled and on the Wednesday we had a bad storm, with the lower part of the field being flooded. We moved our camp up on a slight rise. On Saturday morning at 3 a.m. we were hit by a gale and very heavy rain which resulted in damage to most of our tents and the field being flooded. The rest of the weekend was spent in two empty shops, until we returned home on the Monday. C.M. was in charge.

We held our first Parents' Evening, which was very successful. This was attended by 40 boys and 30 parents. Five boys were invested and 1st and 2nd Stars were presented.

On Whit. Monday 25 boys went for a ramble to Newton Bromswold - via Chelveston. They took their dinner with them and arrived home in time for tea.

A District weekend camp was held at Yelden and 13 boys went - pulling our trek cart.

The Rev. and Mrs Stoney came to dinner and sampled the delights of toad-in-the-hole and rice pudding.

A Parents' Evening was held in September, which was attended by 44 boys and 36 parents. Six boys were invested.

Our first Parents' Evening of 1934 was attended by 43 boys and 34 parents. The cubs gave a short display on the telephone and simple first aid.

We went newting in a pond near Knuston Spinney.

On Whit. Monday 24 boys went for a ramble to Raunds and round to Chelveston. They took their dinner with them and were home in time for tea.

Our second Parents' Evening was attended by 42 boys. Four boys were invested, six boys gained their 1st Stars and three their 2nd Stars.

In June we held a parade from the Vestry Hall to the Church Garden Fete, when 24 boys paraded.

In the Rushden Jubilee Parade the group entered for the 'Smartest Turn-out' competition and won 1st prize. Seventeen cubs took part.

The Annual Parade for the District scouts, guides and brownies was well attended by the cubs.

The District weekend camp at Chelveston was supported by 17 of our cubs, who walked - pulling the trek cart.

Our September Parents' Evening was attended by 48 boys and 34 parents, with four boys being invested.

A Coronation Day Parade was held in Rushden and the group, including 23 cubs, took part. They were awarded 1st prize for the smartest turn-out.

The Parents' Committee gave the cubs a new totem pole, which was presented by the Rev. Stoney, in the Rectory Paddock.

October 10th was the day of our 10th Birthday Party and the Parents' Committee provided a grand tea - with an iced cake. Mr R. Cave provided the pack flag and presented it.

A.C.M. R. Hall was married.

In June a Scout Rally for the District was held in the Rectory Paddock. Lord Hampton, from Scout H.Q. was present and the cubs gave a very good, short display.

On July 12th, 12 cubs went to Leicester with the District - to a Cub Rally. The Chief Scout Lord Baden Powell was there and he walked all round the area and all the boys had a good view of him.

At the Parents' Night in October one of the Church Council members happened to be paying us a visit. He was also a doctor. When we played games, which included running about, clouds of dust arose and he told us it was very unhealthy. Once again we had to move. We were allowed to use the Girls' Club next door.

A.C.M. R. M. Hall resigned for domestic reasons.

Eighteen cubs went to the bus stop outside the Lightstrung, to welcome cub Harry White home from a Convalescent Home after a serious illness.

Eight new boys joined us.

Miss J. Charles and Miss J. Gamble became our two new A.C.M.S.

Two Parents' Nights were held, one in January and the second in March.

June 16th saw a Youth Rally at the Rushden Town Football Ground, for all the Youth Organisations and our cubs were in a display. June was also the month for the Garden Fete Parade.

In July we had a Sunday School Flower Festival parade around the parish to the church. After the service, the cubs took baskets of fruit and flowers to the elderly. At our monthly church parade the group was inspected by our former curate Rev. Hanson, who had had a lot to do with starting the scouts in 1924.

We won the 'Stanley Haigh' Shield in the District Competition, in the first year it was competed for.

Thirteen new boys joined us.

April 23rd saw the Annual District Parade.

June was another busy month with a good turn-out of cubs at the Garden Fete Parade and the cubs took part in the Youth Rally at the Town Football Ground.

In July, 22 cubs took part in the Carnival Parade and the troop won 1st prize for the smartest turn-out. We were still having good results from our test work.

We met in the Rectory Paddock during the summer. After starting the winter session in the Girls' Club we had yet more trouble. It was decided that the floor was unsafe and we had to be careful not to put too much pressure on it.

In November the new Scout H.Q. for the District was opened and St. Mary's Cubs and Scouts moved in. Our worries were now over and we could look forward to a more settled future. We won the District Shield for the second time.

Eighteen new boys joined us during the year.

We held a Parents' Meeting in February, which was attened by 40 boys and 30 parents.

Akela was presented with the Medal of Merit, by Mr D. Winters A.D.C. Scouts.

We came second in the District Competition.

In September, Akela was married at St. Mary's Church and the cubs formed a guard of honour.

In October we were very saddened by the death of our former A.C.M. R. M. Hall, who was killed in an air raid on Rushden.

Miss Charles and Miss Gamble were still A.C.M.S.

The Garden Fete, on June 14th, was well supported by the pack - with 50 boys and four leaders.

In June - 45 boys went on a ramble through the fields to Wymington.

Akela left in July, to join the Fire Service. Miss Gamble, Miss Charles and Miss Allen were now in charge. It was decided to start two packs. The seniors went with Miss Gamble and Miss Charles and the juniors went with three Rangers and two scouts. The seniors went on a Supper Hike.

On July 28th there was a District Meeting with St. Mary's, St. Peter's, Alfred Street and the Mission and a 'Treasure Hunt'.

The first round of the District Competition was held in October. This should have been held out of doors but due to the wet weather had to be held inside. St. Mary's gained 92 marks out of 100.

The senior pack was now run by Miss Gamble and scout Tony Short and the junior pack by Miss Charles and Dorothy Morris plus scout Tubby Wilson.

February was the final round of the District Competition and we won! The shield was ours again.

In July, Sixer Bob Ekins passed away. He had been one of our newly formed junior pack.

In November Miss Gamble left to become a Red Cross nurse. Miss Charles took over with the help of the Rev. Heard.

On June 19th all the cubs turned up in force to see their former Akela married to Mr L. Rootham, one of our Scout Leaders.

Miss Charles carried on - with the help of Ranger Guides and Senior Scouts.

Eleven new boys joined us during the year.

A Cub Rally was held with parents and friends being invited. The pack made some models and played 'Robbing the Orchard'. Eight boys were invested by A.D.C. White.

The pack were asked to earn a shilling each for the 'Service Abroad Fund' and they managed to raise £1-10s-0d.

Six boys were invested by A.D.C. T. White in November. Troop Leader Jim Bugby and Patrol Leader J. Mepham were presented with their Cub Instructor Badges.

The cubs made a special effort to aid Missionary Day by raising £2-1s-5d.

On June 19th the cubs held a Parents' Night, which was very successful, being attended by 22 cubs and 20 parents. Twelve cubs were invested and eight boys obtained their 1st Stars.

Sixteen new boys joined us through the year.

On September 22nd the pack went on the District Ramble, which was to have finished up with a game of 'Attack and Defence' and, lastly, a camp fire after tea. Unfortunately, just before tea, a thunderstorm started and it was decided that it would be better to go straight home when the storm had abated.

On September 27th about 22 of the pack attended a Victory Tea and the delayed 21st Birthday Party of the troop. The Parents' Committee provided the food and afterwards games were held between the scouts and the cubs. The cubs went home at 8.45pm - after the Grand Howl. They voted the evening a great success.

The District Competition was held in the Rectory Paddock on October 13th. This was the first round and 18 cubs turned up. St. Mary's came 1st, with 64 points.

Our second Parents' Night of 1945 was held on December 4th and was attended by 20 boys and 24 parents. Mr White A.D.C. invested two new boys and presented 1st Stars to: D. Allen, G. Waite, W. Cox, R. Craddock, H. Drage and T. Turner, and a 2nd Star to P. White. Games and work were shown to the parents and eight models, made by the cubs, were also on show.

The Parents' Committee gave the pack and troop a New Year's Tea on Thursday January 17th. Twenty three cubs turned up and had a grand time. The parents arranged the games after tea and there was plenty of fun and laughter.

The second and final round of the District Competition was held on Saturday February 23rd, in the L.A.H.Q., Skinners Hill. The competition consisted of: knots, smelling test, hearing test and relay races and also included verbal questions. St. Mary's came 2nd in the round but by winning the first round they won the shield. After the competition they went to St. Peter's Church Room, in Midland Road, where a District Tea was held. After games, films etc everyone went home happy.

A Parents' Night was held on Thursday April 9th, which was attended by 24 boys and 18 parents. Eleven boys were invested and G. Henderson and T. Robinson were presented with their 1st Stars, by D.C. Winters. A fair number of our boys did not bother to turn up for these Parents' Nights.

St. George's Day Parade was held in the morning .of April 29th. Five boys went up into the troop: G. Waite, G. Henderson, W. Cox, Tony Robinson and T. Turnock. A Parade was also held in Higham Parish Church in the afternoon.

A Ramble was held on May 26th but owing to bad weather it was impossible to follow the original route so a shorter one was chosen. With a break for supper we arrived back at 8.15pm.

The Parents' Committee gave the boys a Sausage and Mash Supper, on June 18th, to celebrate Victory over Japan. Thirty two boys cames along.

Our second Parents' Night was held on June 24th, with 34 boys and 16 parents present. Eleven boys were invested and four Collectors badges were presented.

On July 13th, the Chief Scout visited Northampton. Twenty one cubs and four leaders left Rushden at 12.40pm and arrived in Northampton at 1.50pm. The Chief Scout arrived at 3.00pm and we all had a good view of him. The day was organised by the District.

A Ramble was held on July 29th, when 36 boys went to Rushden Hedges. C. Browning was a 'real' cub - walking all the way after injuring his leg. We arrived home at 8.30pm.

After the summer break the boys attended the District Pack Rally at Higham Ferrers, on September 9th. Twenty eight boys turned out and there was plenty of noise and games. The evening finished at 8.15pm.

Monday September 16th marked a very important milestone in our history. As our numbers had grown so large we were forced to make two packs and this was the first night of the venture. Miss Winters and Miss Hobbs, Rikki-Tikki, took the junior pack of 8 - 9½ year olds in the Scout H.Q. Skinners Hill with Akela and Mr Buchan - Baloo - taking the senior pack of 9½ - 11 year olds in the Guide H.Q.

The first round of the District Competition was held on November 30th and the pack only gained 38 points.

The cubs responded well to an appeal for toys, by the District, for the Children's Home at Eastfields.

By January 20th our pack had grown even larger and another section had to be formed, for boys over 10 and who had gained their Second Star. These boys made models and did simple scout work - ready for going up into the troop. Our numbers had grown to 58 boys.

The second round of the District Competition was held on March 15th. The pack gained 96 points this time but it was not enough to win and the shield went to the 6th Rushden. A District Tea was held afterwards, with a film show and a camp fire. The weather was bad, with a small blizzard just before the boys went home.

A Ramble was held on July 23rd around Rushden Hedges. After a 15 minute break for supper the boys carried on and arrived home at 8.30pm.

September 27th marked another milestone in the history of the pack - the 21st Birthday! A party was held in the Church Institute and a tea was provided by the Parents' Committee. Eighty seven people sat down to tea - including the old Parents' Committee. A film show was held after tea and each boy was given two or three apples, that had been given by the Parents' Committee.

A Parents' Night was held on October 27th at the L.A.H.Q.. This was attended by 45 boys and 40 parents. Service Stars were presented by G.S.M. Mr Winters. Seven boys were invested, 20 received their 1st Year Stars, seven their 2nd Stars and one his 3rd Star. R. Windsor, J. Wills, J. Webb and C. Browning were made Sixers and J. Milburn and P. Sumpter Seconders.

At the District Competition on December 13th, at the L.A.H.Q., St. Mary's came second. Twenty five new boys joined throughout the year.

Our first Parents' Evening of 1948 was held on February 10th, with 47 boys and 30 parents. Seven boys ware invested. Another Parents' Evening was held on March 13th, at the L.A.H.Q., with 45 boys and 20 parents. Two boys received their 1st Star and two their 2nd Stars. The cubs gave a demonstration of simple first aid and how to use the telephone.

St. George's Day Parade was held on April 25th. There was a good turn out of boys, with five boys going up into the troop.

Between April and September the meetings were held in the Rectory Paddock. There we played cricket and football, and a ramble or two, taking our supper with us. We also had a summer break during the school holidays.

A Cub Field Day was held on July 13th and a few of our cubs took part. The events consisted of flat racing, high jump and long jump. The Sports Cup was presented by the St. Mary's Parents' Committee and the St. Mary's Cubs came 2nd.

In September we won the District Competition Shield.

The September Parents' Night was attended by 42 boys and 24 parents. P. Penn, T. Butler and D. Burt received their 1st Stars and G. Bristow and T. Robinson were made Sixers and J. Cox a Seconder.

A combined Parents' Evening was held in December because ten boys went up into the Troop. After a mini pack meeting, with games etc, a 'Going Up' Ceremony was held. After the Grand Howl and prayers the boys went home.

Thirty four new boys joined us throughout the year.

A combined Parents' Night was held on a very wet February 9th. Despite the weather quite a number of parents turned up. Eleven boys went up into the Troop. The cubs held a mini meeting before the 'Going Up' Ceremony.

St. Mary's won the District Competition Shield, held on May 13th, by one point.

A District Scout Rally was held on June 8th, in the Rectory Paddock. Twenty eight boys paraded and the cubs gave a display of jungle dances.

A Cub Rally was held at Northampton Grammar School on Saturday June 10th. Twelve of our boys went, travelling by ordinary bus service. They only just managed to get on! They arrived at the Grammar School at 2.45pm and were put into their colour groups and allotted their tea position. Games were played for 1¼ hours and tea was at 4.30pm with the camp fire at 5,30pm. We had no trouble catching the bus on the way home.

The Garden Fete was held on June 24th, when the boys helped with the amusements.

A Parents' Night was held in December which was attended by 36 boys and 20 parents. Five boys were invested, 24 boys received their 1st Star.

Twenty two boys joined us during the year.

J Collins' Certificate - the date is 16th May 1951

At the Parents' Night in February J. Collins and S. Fensome received their Leaping Wolf badges and certificates, as they had both passed the required proficieny beforehand and had both received their 2nd Star. They were the first two in the District.

At the Parents' Night, held on April 23rd, several boys received their 1st Stars and Sixers and Seconders their stripes.

Twenty of our cubs attended a Cub Rally on June 2nd. After the Grand Howl they played games then a break was had for tea and the camp fire was at 6.30pm.

The District Outing was held on June 16th, when 25 cubs, 4 leaders and 17 parents from St. Mary's went to London to see the Boy Scout Pageant at the Albert Hall. We left Rushden Station at 8.15am and arrived at St. Pancras at 10am. We made our way on the Underground to South Kensington, where the rest of the morning was spent at the Science Museum. At 1pm we walked to Kensington Gardens, where we had our picnic dinner before proceeding to the Albert Hall. We arrived at 2pm ready for the start at 2.30pm. When the show finished at 5pm we made our way back to Kensington Gardens for tea - which was provided by British Rail. After making our way back to St. Pancras we caught the 7.45pm train back, arriving in Rushden at 10pm.

The Annual Church Garden Fete was held on June 23rd, when 25 boys paraded.

A Parents' Night was held on July 22nd, when eight boys were invested. A display of cub work was shown, including jungle dances and games. Quite a few parents turned up and thought it a very interesting evening.

August 27th was the night we had a visit from the District Cubmaster Mr E. Odell. Thirty four boys were present and we all walked to Hall Park, where we played both old and new games. Afterwards we went back to the Pack Den for a yarn, the Grand Howl and prayers.

September 29th was a great day for the pack - being our Silver Jubilee! A tea was held in the Institute at 4.30pm followed by games in the field at the rear. At 6.15pm a conjuring show was held by Mr J. Bourne, from Hornchurch. He came with his mother, who was the A.D.C. at Squirrels Heath. Mr Baxter, A.C.C. Cubs, was present along with Mr D. Winters who was G.S.M. at St. Mary's. Mr & Mrs Shaw, Mr & Mrs White, Mr & Mrs Tunn, and Mr & Mrs Hammond were also with us for the occasion. A telegram was received from Mr E. Odell, who was unable to come, who had been one of the original 24. Mr Shaw led us in prayer and we all went home at 7.30pm.

A film show was given on October 7th, by Sixer G. Smith. Five films were shown - including a Charlie Chaplin and two Micky Mouse.

A Parents' Night was held on December 10th, which was attened by 38 boys and 29 parents. Seven boys ware invested.

By the end of the year we had two Leaping Wolves and ten new boys had joined us.

February 23rd was an exciting day for the pack because Miss Marion Winters married Mr Bill Knott - a scout leader with St. Mary's. Twenty boys formed a guard of honour.

We held our last Parents' Evening, before the start of the summer session, or March 24th. Thirty four boys cams along with 20 parents. Eight boys were invested. The Red Six won the Copperbourne Trophy, which was presented to the pack by Mr Bourne A.D.C. from Hornchurch. This trophy was awarded to the cleanest and smartest six for three months. Five boys received their 1st Stars.

The District Sports Day was held on May 24th, in the Hall Grounds. The winner of the cup was the 1st Higham Pack.
The placings being:

Ths County Rally was held at Kettering on June 28th, when 30 boys went.

A Parents' Night was held on November 24th, at Alfred Street Schools. This was attended by 38 boys and a good few parents. Fourteen Collectors badges, seven Artist badges, four 1st Stars and eight Leaping Wolf badges and certificates of Merit were presented.

A District Carol Service was held at St. Peter's on December 15th. Out of the 70 boys there, 12 came from St. Mary's. The snow lay very deep on that day.

The Pack party was held on December 22nd in the 'Den'. Forty two boys came and were entertained with a couple of films -Thunderfoot Tin and Cubs Corag - with refreshments being served between the films.

Eleven new boys joined during the year.

A cub leaders' training course was held at the L.A.H.Q., in April. Mr Winters and Akela were responsible for the food for the weekend.

A Cub Rally was held on Whit Sunday, at Delapre Park, Northampton. Sixty attended from the district - including 15 boys and three leaders from St. Mary's, who all went along to see the Chief Scout. Games were played and at the Camp Fire proceedings were led by Akela of 1st Higham - E. Odell.

The District Outing was held on June 27th, when we went to Windsor. We left Rushden by coach at 8.30am and arrived at Windsor at 12 noon after a break at Aylesbury for refreshments. At Windsor we looked round the castle and then went to the Great Park for our packed lunch. After lunch we walked down to the river, where a boat was waiting to take us to Marlow for tea. The boat left at 3pm but due to heavy traffic on the river we had to wait an hour at the first lock and so we were rather late arriving at our destination. Unfortunately, when we did arrive we had a little trouble finding the place we were to have our tea - due to the fact that we had landed at the wrong place. Nevertheless - we did find it and after tea we left Marlow at 8pm and arrived back at Rushden at 10.30pm. The total number for the outing was 142, which included 24 boys and some parents from St. Mary's.

On July 11th we took our Sixers and Seconders, with others from the District, to a Camp for the day at Lodge Farm, Bedford Road. A grand time was had by all. This was followed by a weekend camp, when other Leaping Wolves from the county joined us for a wet weekend.

A combined Parents' Evening was held on July 13th when three boys were invested and four boys - J. Cooper, R. Alson, W. Chettle and A. Palmer - went up into the troop. M. Harris and D. Craddock received their Sixer stripes and G. Hodgkins his second stripe.

The Annual Carol Service was held on December 21st, at Higham Ferrers Parish Church. There was a good attendance from St. Mary's and a large number of gifts were collected, to be sent to the Eastfields and Raunds Children's Homes. The collection was £1-4s-10d.

By the end of 1953 we had five Leaping Wolves and 12 new boys.

The St. George's Day Parade took place at Higham Ferrers Parish Church and was attended by 30 of our cubs.

A 'Going Up' Ceremony was held on Thursday June 3rd when R. Brown, P. Maund, R. Green, S. Cutmore and M. Abbott went up to the troop, along with five boys from the Alfred Street Pack.

The District Competition was held in the Vestry Hall, in Dune. Five packs competed and the 2nd Rushden St. Mary's won - by ½ a point!

The November Parents' Evening was attended by 36 boys and 24 parents. Four boys were invested on this occasion.

The December Carol Service was held at St. Mary's, when 24 of our boys turned up. There were a lot of gifts for the Eastfields Children's Home.

We now had eight Leaping Wolves and 19 new boys.

Six boys attended a first aid course, for their First Aider badge, in March. They went to Mrs Fuller for instruction.

At our April Parents' Evening 38 boys attened but few parents. Six boys received their First Aider badges. During this time six boys were receiving instruction from Mrs Claridge, at her home, training for their Artist badge.

A County Cub Rally was to have been held in the Hall Grounds, Rushden in June but had to be cancelled due to the rail strike.

An outing went to the Albert Hall on June 18th. A party of 156 went with 48 cubs and parents from St. Mary's in the group.

The December Carol Service was held in the Salvation Army Citadel, with a good turnout of cubs and parents. A lot of gifts were received and a collection of £2.

Eleven new boys joined during the year and we had four Leaping Wolves.

The St. George's Day Parade was held in April, as usual.

A County Rally was held on June 2nd in the Rushden Hall Grounds. This was the first time a Rally had been held in Rushden. Forty six St. Mary's cubs were present and there was a total of some 1,100 cubs altogether.

Forty-eight boys left Rushden at 9.00am on June 9th, to go on the outing to Gilwell Park. After a damp start it turned out to be a lovely day. We arrived back at 8.45pm.

September 26th marked our 30th birthday.

A Parents' Evening was held,in September. After a pack meeting, which included signalling, knots, first aid, the Patrol Leaders arrived from the scouts and seven boys went up into the troop.

The Carol Service was held on December 17th, in St. Peter's, when 30 of our cubs turned up and three leaders.

We had seven Leaping Wolves and 24 new boys during the year.

The St. George's Day Parade was held in April, as usual.

The District Sports Day was held on May 18th. Although the weather was bad everyone managed to finish. St. Peter's won the cup.

The District Outing was held on June 22nd, when about 300 cubs, leaders and parents left Rushden - in several coaches - to visit Earls Court. The coaches dropped us at Westminster Pier and we travelled to Kew by boat, where the coaches picked us up and took us to Earls Court to see the Royal Tournament. We stopped at Watford, for our tea, on the homeward journey.

Another Parents' Evening was held on November 28th which was attended by 44 boys and 28 parents. Eleven boys - M. Wheatley, D. Harris, C. Carter, B. Harpar, C. Coley, K. Mead, D. Penniss, A. Abbott, C. Abbott, B. Clark and J. Slater - went up into the troop.

The Carol Service was held at Higham Ferrers Methodist Church. Not many boys turned up but quite a few gifts were brought and these were sent to the Rotary Club, for Christmas parcels for the old.

We had 26 new boys during the year and three Leaping Wolves.

April saw the St. George's Day Parade.

The County Cub Rally was held on June 7th, at Corby. Thirty boys and three leaders went by train. A display was given by the Rushden District Cubs and St. Mary's did an item called 'The Good Turn'.

At The Parents' Evening in July, five boys went up into the troop. They were S. Gibson, M. Harding, A. Cooper, P. Thacker and P. Burton.

The pack put on a play, in December, at a Youth Concert in the Institute. The play was called 'My Chosen Way'.

The Carol Service was held on December 15th at the Salvation Army Citadel. Eighty cubs and parents were present and over 70 parcels, for the aged, were received.

Twenty two new boys joined us and we now had 12 Leaping Wolves.

The St. George's Day Parade was held in April.

The cubs gave a display of 'The Good Samaritan' at the Church Garden Fete in June - which was held in aid of Cancer Relief.

A Cub Rally was held at Kettering on June 13th. Thirty two of our boys went and six gave a short item during the afternoon.

The District Outing in June was to the Boy Scout Gathering at the Albert Hall. Two leaders and 18 cubs went to what was the last such day at the Albert Hall.

A Parents' Evening was held on October 19th, with 40 boys and 32 parents. Nine boys were invested. A combined Parents' Evening was held on December 10th, in the Church Institute, when 14 boys went up into the troop.

The cubs gave their play 'The Chosen Way' in a concert presented by the youth of the parish, on December 17th & 18th.

By the end of the year we had 14 Leaping Wolves and 18 new boys.

An Indoor Rally was held at the Salvation Army Citadel, in March, and was attended by 41 cubs and three leaders.

The St. George's Day Parade was held in April.

The outing in June was to the Royal Tournament at Earls Court. This was supported by 25 cubs, three leaders and 30 parents.

A County Cub Rally was held in June at Althorpe Park, to welcome the new Chief Scout MacLean. Thirty Six cubs and three leaders went.

There was a good turnout of cubs for the Annual Garden Fete at the Rectory in June.

There was also a good turnout for the Sunday School Flower Festival in July. After the parade and service, cubs took flowers and friut etc to the elderly.

The District Sports Day was also held in July.

The District Carol Service was held at Alfred Street School, in December, but was very poorly attended.

Twelve new boys joined us during the year and we had 14 Leaping Wolves.

A District Rally was held at the Salvation Army Citadel, in March. Thirty six cubs and two leaders attended a good show.

The District Competition was also held in March. St. Mary's won the shield!

The St. George's Day Parade was held in April at St. Mary's.

Twenty four cubs turned up at the Church Garden Fete and helped where ever they were needed.

We had a ramble through the fields to Wymington in June - taking our supper with us.

In October we had a film show at Higham Ferrers, given by Brook Bond.

There was a poor turnout for the Sunday School Festival in July, after which the cubs took the flowers and fruit to the sick and elderly.

A District Pack Night was held in Spencer Park, in September.

We had four Leaping Wolves and 16 new boys during the year.

The St. George's Day Parade was held at Irchester.

St. Mary's were the runners up in the District Sports in May.

A County Cub Rally was held in Spencer Park on June 30th, which was attended by 28 of our cubs.

Three boys - R. Allen, K. Hammond and N. Allen - passed their Entertainers Badge at the Garden Party.

The Sunday School Flower Festival was again poorly attended. The cubs distributed the fruit and flowers to the elderly and sick afterwards.

A Barbecue was held on July 28th, at Mr & Mrs Lea's farm, Avenue Road. The 40 cubs who came along managed to consume 5lbs of sausages and 100 eggs!

The sale of Christmas cards reached £25.

There was a good response to the Cubs Gift Week, organised by the District.

We had an outing to Earls Court, on December 29th, to see the Bertram Mills Circus. Twenty five cubs went.

We had 24 new boys during the year and 9 Leaping Wolves.

In the District Competition, held in March, St. Mary's were the runners up.

The St. George's Day Parade was held in April, at St. Mary's, with 32 of our cubs on parade.

On June 22nd, 31 of our cubs went on the District Outing to Whipsnade Zoo. It turned out to be a nice, fine day.

On July 29th we held another Barbecue at Mr & Mrs Lea's farm. We had eggs and sausages and a camp fire.

A District Rally was held at Raunds, on September 21st, with 18 St. Mary's cubs attending.

The December Carol Service was held at the Salvation Army Citadel and the hall was nearly full. Thirty five of our cubs went.

We had six Leaping Wolves and 20 new boys.

Our first Parents' Night was held in February, which was supported by 33 cubs and 27 parents.

We had an outing to Wembley in February, to see the 'Around the World in 80 Days' Ice Show. Twenty five of our cubs went.

At our March Parents' Nighty 38 cubs and 29 parents came along. The cubs gave a display of knots, first aid and use of the telephone.

A 'Going Up' Ceremony was held at our April Parents' Night, when nine boys went up into the troop.

The St. George's Day Parade was held at the Ritz.

The District Sports, in May, were held at the Chamberlain's Sports Ground, Higham Ferrers.

Twenty of our cubs went to the County Rally, held at Towcester on May 30th.

There was a poor turn out for the Flower Service, held in July.

Another Barbecue was held at the home of Mr & Mrs Lea, in July. Thirty two boys came along and demolished sausages and eggs. The evening finished with a camp fire.

A District Rally was held at Sudborough, on September 12th.

The Carol Service, in December, was held at Raunds. Because it was a very foggy night, only three cubs turned up.

We had 14 Leaping Wolves and 14 new boys.

A 'Going Up' Ceremony was held at the February Parents' Night, which was attended by 42 boys and 36 boys. Eight boys went up into the troop and five boys gained their Entertainers Badge.

Our March Parents' Night was attended by 38 boys and 29 parents. A display was given by the cubs of knots, first aid and fire lighting.

The April St. George's Day Parade was held at the Ritz again.

In the District Competition, in May, 2nd Rushden were unplaced.

On July 12th, 22 boys went on a Ramble, taking their supper with them. The weather was not very good.

Our Barbecue at the home of Mr & Mrs Lea was on July 26th and was attended by 27 boys.

The December Carol Service was held at St. Mary's and 32 of our boys went along.

We now had one Leaping Wolf and 19 new boys.

We held a Parents' Night in March, which was attended by 24 parents and 38 cubs. Ths evening consisted of games and general instructions.

Thirty two of our cubs paraded at the St. George's Day Parade, held at the Ritz in April.

The District Outing was held on June 25th, when the cubs visited London. On arriving in the capital, the boys were split into groups and some went to the Science Museum, some to the Tower of London and the rest to Madame Tussaud's.

A week-end camp was held at Stanwick from Duly 15th - 17th. This was for boys aged 9½ and over. Eleven boys went. Unfortunately the weather was not very good.

This being the year of the Golden Jubilee of the Cub Movement, a special party was held for all the cubs in the district - at the Queen Street Schools. The party was held on December 4th with 28 St. Mary's cubs going and Akelda, from St. Mary's, was awarded the 'Silver Acorn'.

The December Carol Service was held at Thrapston.

We had 16 new boys during the year.

At the District Competition on April 22nd - St. Mary's were the runners up.

At the St. George's Day Parade, held on April 23rd, 25 of our cubs paraded.

The parade was again held at the Ritz.

A Parents' Night was held in May and was attended by 38 cubs and 25 parents. The evening took the form of just a usual cub meeting.

June 17th was 'Scout Day'.

A week-end camp was held at Newton from June 23rd - 25th. Nine of our cubs went on what turned out to be a very wet week-end.

The District Outing was held on July 3rd, when 26 St. Mary's cubs joined the rest for a trip to London Airport and the Royal Tournament.

Another District Outing was held in November when we went to see the Gang Show at Kettering. This outing was well supported by St. Mary's, who enjoyed a good show.

The Carol Service was held on December 19th, at Irchester, with only a few St. Mary's cubs turning up.

We now had two Bronze Arrows and 15 new boys.

There was a good turn out for the St. George's Day Parade, held this year in the Parish Church at Higham Ferrers.

The District Sports were held at the Girls' School, Hayway Playing Fields, on May 4th, when we came 2nd.

A Parents' Night was held on May 6th - when 37 boys and 28 parents came along, The cubs gave a demonstration of first aid, somersaults, leap frog, telephone, knots and games.

On May 28th we went on an outing to Shuttleworth and then on to Whipsnade Zoo, stopping at Dunstable Civic Hall for lunch. It turned out to be a rather damp day. Twenty one of our cubs went.

The District Camp was held from July 12th - 14th, at the Northampton District Camp Site. Nine of our cubs went and enjoyed a good week-end.

Our September Parents' Evening was attended by 40 boys and 30 parents. Six boys went up into the troop.

On September Saturday mornings we tried our hand at fire lighting and cooking in the Rectory Paddock.

We ended the year with six Bronze Arrows and 15 new boys.

Our Parents' Night in March was attended by 30 boys and 21 parents. Two new boys started and first aid, knots and games were demonstrated. We also had a mock camp fire.

We came 2nd in the District Competition, held in March.

The St. George's Day Parade was held in April, as usual, but this year it was held at the Baptist Church. There was a good turn out.

A Parents' Night was held on July 7th, when two boys were enrolled and two Silver Arrows were presented.

A Soap Box Derby was run, in September, at South End School. Only two teams entered.

A Parents' Night was held on November 10th, with 28 boys and few parents. We also had three new boys.

We had four Bronze Arrows and 17 new boys.

Cub scout Tim Clarke was drowned in an attempt to rescue his friend, who had fallen in the river. Tim was posthumously awarded the Cornwall Badge, by the Chief Scout, for his bravery.

The April Parents' Night was attended by 35 boys and 17 parents. They saw a demonstration of first aid, knots and games. Five Bronze Arrows and three Silver Arrows were presented.

There was a good turn out of our cubs at the St. George's Day Parade, held at St. Peter's Church, on April 26th.

A Parents' Night was held on July 13th with 41 boys and 27 parents. This took the form of an ordinary cub evening, with games etc. Eight Bronze Arrows and two Silver Arrows were presented.

Fire lighting and cooking were tried in the Rectory Paddock on September Saturday mornings.

A Parents' Night was held on December 7th with 39 boys and 23 parents. Four boys went up into the troop. Two Bronze Arrows and one Silver Arrow were presented.

We had 16 new boys during the year.

The St. George's Day Parade was held on April 25th at the Ritz. There was not only a good turn out of cubs but also of scouts, guides an brownies, plus plenty on parents and friends.

Twelve boys took their First Aider Badge, on May 12th, and they all passed!

Another Parents' Night was held on June 22nd, with 24 boys and 25 parents. This time we had games, knots and a sing song.

St. Mary's won the District Competition Shield!

A Parents' Night was held in October which was attended by 38 boys and 29 parents. After demonstrating the telehone we had games in which parents were asked to join in. Three boys went up into the troop. Four Bronze Arrows, three Silver and two Gold Arrows were presented.

Twelve new boys joined us through the year.

A Parents' Night was also held on March 6th, when 32 boys and 18 parents came along. We had games, leapfrog, somersaults and a sing song. Three Bronze Arrows were presented.

There was a very gcod turn out of boys for the St. George's Day Parade, held at the Ritz in April.

Another Parents' Night was held in May, which was attended by 40 boys and 33 parents. The evening was run as just an ordinary pack night. Nine Bronze Arrows, three Silver and one Gold Arrow were presented.

We tried our hand at cooking and firelighting, in the Rectory Paddock, in June.

We also played cricket and rounders in the grounds some evenings.

A Parents' Night was held on November 20th, with 39 boys and 25 parents. They demonstrated first aid, knots and games, finishing with a sing song. During the evening five Bronze Arrows, two Silver Arrows and a Gold Arrow were presented.

We had six new boys during the year.

A Parents' Night was held in February and was attended by 42 boys and 19 parents. The evening was presented as just an ordinary pack night.

The St. George's Day Parade was held in April, at St. Mary's and was well supported.

An Activity Day was held at Overstone in June. "

From June until September our cub meetings were spent playing cricket and rounders in Hall Park.

The District Competition was held at Wymington Road School, on October 20th, with St. Mary's winning the shield.

In November 25 of our cubs went with the District to Kettering, to see 'The Gang Show'.

A, combined Parents' Evening was held on December 17th, when six boys went up into the troop and 11 boys gained their Entertainers Badge. Mr D. Winters, St. Mary's old G.S.L. and ex-District Commissioner, was presented with the Silver Wolf - by the County Commissioner Dr Hughes. The evening was attended by a large group of parents. Also presented were - 11 Bronze Arrows, five Silver and three Gold Arrows.

We had 10 new boys during the year.

The annual St. George's Day Parade was held at the Ritz, in April.

Another Parents' Night was held on June 10th, which was supported by 38 boys and 23 parents. First aid and Arrow work was demonstrated. Six boys were presented with their Silver Arrow and three their Gold.

Akela retired in July, owing to the ruling laid down by the Scout H.Q. Mr P. Towers bacame Akela and Ken Robinson became A.C.S.L. and Akela became Baloo.

Our numbers were now 38 and we had a waiting list of 34 boys.

In September, Baloo had had six boys at his house, to take them through their Law and Promise and Bronze Arrow so they could become the Sixers etc for the second pack that we hoped to start in October. The second pack started on the first Friday in October, with Mrs Knott as Akela and Mrs D. Brook as A.C.S.L.

A District Cub Badge Course had been started in January and 40 Pro. badges were gained by St. Mary's.

Forty three new boys joined us during the year.

The St. George's Day Parade, held as usual in April, was held at the Ritz.

The District Camp was held at Bromham in June, with 10 St. Mary's cubs - five from each pack.

An outing to the Royal Tournament was held in July, with 30 boys and leaders from the A & B packs going.

A Parents' Night, for the B. Pack was held in October and was attended by 22 boys and 20 parents. Games and knots were demonstrated, with the parents joining in the games.

A Carol Service was held in the Vestry Hall, in December, for the Monday A and Friday B Packs.

Thirty nine Pro. Badges were gained from the District Courses during the year and 39 boys joined us during the year.

The St. George's Day Parade, in April, was held at the Baptist Church.

In May, we started our out door activities - when the weather allowed us to - with both packs.

This was a very important year for the pack - being our Golden Jubilee. The date of the Golden Jubilee Anniversary was September 26th and a service was held in St. Mary's Church, with the Rector - Rev. M. Wilson - taking the service. This was followed by a party in the Queen Street Schools and was attended by parents, friends, old cubs, members of the old committee and the County Commissioner.

Forty one Pro. Badges were gained during the year and 28 new boys joined us.