Photo Archive 1960 - 1969 |
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Text that accompanied the Newspaper photo: 'QUEEN'S SCOUT, MICHAEL RILEY, 10th Douglas (High School) Troop, receives his certificate from His Excellency, the Lieutenant Governor, Sir Ronald Garvey on Monday. Next week Michael emigrates to Australia where he will join an industrial chemistry works in Sydney'. L to R: The Lieutenant Governor, Sir Ronald Garvey, the Island Commissioner, the Rev. J H B Sewell ('Nunk'), Michael Riley and Senior Scout Leader, Richard Stowell. Image submitted by John Timson |
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Senior Scout Training Day held in October 1963 - has a number of the Island's scouting 'characters of yesteryear' featured. Back L to R: ?, ?, Mike Clague (10th Douglas), ?, Henry Brew (5th Douglas), ? Orry Wrangham (Senior Scout Commissioner), Stan Hunter (5th Douglas), Peter Clague (10th Douglas), ?, Ken Quane (10th Douglas), ?. Front L to R: Ewan Garrett (1st Douglas), Field Commissioner Harold Dahl, T O Fisher (1st Douglas), Commander Fleming Green (3rd Peel), Laurie Quayle (1st Douglas), John Timson (10th Douglas). Image submitted by John Timson |
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Visit of Scout Commissioners to 10th Douglas Troop - May 1963. This photo was taken in the 10th Douglas Senior Scout Den under the gym at Ballakermeen School. Mr J Lake (sitting) from the West Indies was the visiting commissioner. Also pictured (L to R) are: Senior Scout Leader John Timson, Scout Leader Ken Quane, Scout Commissioner T O Fisher and Cub Scout Commissioner John Gick. It's of interest to note that shortly after this photograph was taken, Scout Leaders were permitted to wear long trousers when in uniform. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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1963 - 10th Douglas senior scouts in camp at Druidale. Wide games have always played an important role in Scout training, challenging Scouts to develop their skills in map and compass work, etc. Here the Drake Patrol - Malcolm Clague, Bruce Hannay, Roger Myers and Ian McLean, observed by Troop Leader, Mike Clague (and Hoss the sheep dog!) - find a clue in an old tree stump above Kirk Michael and have to solve a coded message in order to continue. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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In July 1965 Princess Margaret and her husband Lord Snowdon came to the Isle of Man. Her Royal Highness opened the Sea Terminal and Lord Snowdon travelled around the TT Course. On the 5th July Princess Margaret presided over Tynwald and in the afternoon they both attended the garden party in the grounds of Government House. In this picture Lord Snowdon is speaking to John Gwynn-Jones of 1st Ramsey who had recently become a Queen's Scout. Beside him is Valerie Duff, also of Ramsey, who had also just gained her Queen's Guide Badge. To the left of the picture is Colonel Brian Mylchreest, ADC to His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor and also a member of the Scout Executive Committee. In the centre of the picture is Mr Spencer Kelly, MHK for Ramsey. The Scout in the background facing the camera is John Whitaker of 1st Douglas who had also just become a Queen's Scout. The other Scout is from 1st Ramsey but has not been identified. Photo submitted by Peter Kelly |
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In the 1960's, kayaks were very different to today's plastic ones. With the guidance of PE teacher Frank Gregory, 10th Douglas scouts built two PBK, 2-seater canoes in the old PE hut at St Ninians. The PBK's (Percy Blandford Kayaks) were designed especially for the Scout Movement and were constructed (as shown) of plywood frames covered by waterproofed canvas. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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Here, in 1965, with the two PBK's, are some 10th Douglas Senior Scouts (P. Corlett, R. Myers, Malc. Clague, B. Hannay and R. Caley) canoeing off Douglas beach. Notice there was no specialist clothing in the 1960's either. These same kayaks were also used for a number of attempts to circumnavigate the Island. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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In 1964 the Chief Scout, Lord Maclean visited the Island over a two day period. The island Scouts were in camp at The Nunnery and the Cubs gathered on the playing field at Ballakermeen School on the Saturday morning. As well as visiting the camp and the Cubs, the Chief went to Peel for some water activities. The whole weekend was recorded by photograph and a log of the visit was artistically prepared by Michael Clague of 10th Douglas. There was a formal handing over of the log book which was also recorded by photograph. Mike was presented with an inscribed copy of "Scouting for Boys" as a mark of appreciation. Left to right: Ray Clucas (Island Treasurer), Evan Cain (Island Chairman), Mike Clague, Richard LaMothe Stowell (part hidden), Victor Kneale (in behind), Commander K.F. Green, Stan Hunter (in behind), Gordon Steer (AIC Executive), Sir Ronald Garvey (Lt. Governor), Norton Christal (1st KWC), Roy Watson (Island Commissioner), Leslie Vondy (President), Lt Col Brian Mylchreest and Orry Wrangham. The photograph was taken in Cunningham House (No 2) Peel Road. Photograph supplied from the Scout Association - Isle of Man Archive |
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8th Douglas (St Ninians) Scouts Summer Camp, 1961 at Kerrowmoar, Sulby. L to R. Back row: Bruce Hannay, John Watterson, Colin Shimmin, Ali Scargall, Graham Ward, Malcolm Clague, Philp Bannan, Roy Clague. Front row: Ken Williams, Ian Hodgekinson, Reggie Caley, Peter Clague, Roger Myers. Bruce, Malcolm, Roy and Roger went on to gain their Queen's Scout awards on 18 February 1966 and were presented with these by Sir Ronald Garvey who was the Island Governor at that time. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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1961. After a ramble out along Ballanard Road, down Johnny Watterson's Lane and through Tromode Village, St Ninian's (8th Douglas) Cubs play a wide game at Castle Ward and finish off with a Grand Howl around Akela, Margaret Gick - and then walk back! Photo submitted by John Timson |
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8th Douglas Cubs and Scouts outside St Ninian's Hall ready for the monthly church parade in 1962. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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Anthony Weale, a Queen's Scout at King Williams College undertook first aid duty when the combined cadet force had a parade at the college. It was a hot day and he was given the job of collecting the rifles from cadets who fainted. Photo submitted by Peter Kelly |
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Duke of Edinburgh's Award Training Course at Eary Cushlin - November 1964 Eary Cushlin served as a rather spartan bunkhouse in the 1960's. Here are some of the 1st/8th/10th Douglas senior scouts taking part in an early Duke of Edinburgh's Award Training Course held there in 1964. Bruce Hannay was the first on the Island to gain a Silver D of E Award. Back: J Whittaker, R Clague, Malc Clague, G Marsden, D Sayle, P Crellin, B Hannay. Front: R Caley, L Skillicorn, R Myers, P Corlett, B Goldsmith. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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Senior Scouts at Ballakermeen School - July 1963 Some of the 8th/10th Douglas Senior Scouts taken outside the old Scout Den that was situated under the boys' gym at Ballakermeen school. Back: B Hannay, B Thorpe, I McLean, L Skillicorn, G Haddock. Front: R Clague, Mike Clague, J Timson (SSL), T Cretney, Malcolm Clague. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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8th/10th Douglas Senior Scouts in camp at Druidale - November 1963 Druidale, in the heart of the Island, became a favourite place for senior scout camps in the 1960's. The old Montpelier House, now a ruin, at that time had a roof and upstairs rooms and could be used as a form of bunkhouse in inclement weather. This is a group of the lads gathered for supper in one of those upstairs rooms. From L to R: Malcolm Clague, Roger Myers, Roy Clague, Mike Clague, Graham Haddock, Ian McLean, Peter Corlett, Reggie Caley, Bruce Hannay, David Sayle, Les Skillicorn and John Watterson. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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8th Douglas Subs and 10th Douglas Scouts at camp in Kerrowmoar Glen, Sulby - August 1960 Back: Chris Wade, Roy Christian, Danny Callister, Maurice Lawton, Ian Hodgekinson, Graham Haddock, Eric Conibear, Philip Bannan, Robert Kelly, Roger Myers. Front: John Watterson, Alistair Scargall, Colin Shimmin, Reggie Caley, David Cowin, Ken Williams, Andrew Sykes, Miles Cottier. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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Venture Scouts from 2nd Onchan receive their Queen Scout certificates at the annual dinner held at the Villa Marina in 1969. Left to right: Adrian Collister, Michael Proffit, Nigel Cretney and Alan Faragher. Not in the picture was the fifth recipient Paul Kinsler. In the front row Sir Peter Stallard, Lieutenant Governor and Patron, Leslie Vondy President and Island Commissioner J.P. (Roy) Watson. Photo submitted by Peter Kelly |
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The first Queen Scout from 3rd Peel was Edward Kaighin who received his badge at the 1969 AGM held in the Civil Defence headquarters, Douglas from Island Commissioner J.P.Watson. Photo submitted by Peter Kelly |
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The year is 1967 and Senior Scout Colin Kneale, of the 1st Ramsey Troop stands proudly with his parents, after receiving the Queens Scout Award. Photo submitted by Peter Kelly |
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1967. A birthday party with a difference when 1st Onchan and 2nd Onchan Wolf Cubs got together to celebrate fifty years of the junior branch of the Scout Movement, which was started during 1916. The 1st Onchan Cubs were formed in 1955 by Mrs Kathleen Lloyd-Jones and they had yellow and maroon scarves (sometimes referred to as blood and custard). The 2nd Onchan Cubs came along in 1963 under the leadership of Mrs Davies assisted by Mrs Christian. They had their own headquarters in School Road whereas 1st Onchan met in the Village Hall, Royal Avenue. On the left of the photograph is 1st Onchan Cub Allan Teare who in 2001 became the Island Commissioner for Scouting. On the right is a Cub from 2nd Onchan who is yet to be enrolled (hence he doesn't have a scarf). He is Malcolm Hulme who on 3rd January 2007 became the Clerk to Onchan District Commissioners. Photo submitted by Peter Kelly Additional information provided by Mike Perry |
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10th Douglas (High School) Senior Scout Troop. June 1960. From L to R: Back row: Gordon Tidswell, Chris Kelly, Graham Young, Brian Quirk, Mike Clague, Kit Gawne, David Quayle, John Kennaugh, Allan Callow. Centre: Stephen Hamer, Roy Quayle, John Timson ASM(S), Richard Stowell SM(S), Keith Scarffe (Troop Leader), John Thornton. Front row: Malcolm Magee, Nick Corkill, Brian Tate, Dougie Clague, Trevor Cretney, Ceddie Gelling. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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The 10th Douglas Troop, when back in 1960, the Scout Leaders were (L to R): Fred Radcliffe, Orry Teare, J T Boulton (Headmaster), Ted Kelly, Brian Maxwell and John Timson. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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Easter 1962 - The Crosby and District (Liverpool) Scout Association issued an invitation to all Island Senior Scouts to join them in a weekend camp of pioneering projects and Sea Scout activities to be held at both Mullin-y-Carty and Peel. Raft Building at Peel harbour. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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Four of the 10th Douglas Senior Scouts who took part in the camp at Mullin-y-Carty (where they built the drawbridge below): (L to R) Mike (Arab) Williams, Trevor (Tub) Cretney, David (Arty) Saunders and Ian Scargall. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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The drawbridge across the Silverburn river at Mullin-y-Carty with the old carding mill in the background. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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TT Races - 1963. PL Peter Corlett, carrying the flag on the rostrum with the winners of the Junior Race: 1st Jim Redman (Honda), 2nd John Hartle (Gilera) and 3rd Franta Stastny (Jawa). The winner's time was 2.23.08.2 at an average speed of 94.91 mph. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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TT Races - 1963. Scout David Hannay, working the clocks on the scoreboards, watches Mike Hailwood, the winner of the Senior Race, cross the finishing line. Riding an MV Augusta, Mike's time was 2.09.48.4, an average speed of 104.64 mph. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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On 15. - 16. May 1964, the Chief Scout, Sir Charles McLean, paid a flying visit to the Isle of Man. Scouts from all over the Island gathered under canvas in the Nunnery grounds near Douglas to welcome and entertain their Chief. Here is Sir Charles, meeting some of the 10th Douglas contingent in their campsite and shaking hands with GSM Ken Quane. Photo submitted by John Timson |
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1963 - Taken after the presentation of Bushman's Thongs to Mike Clague and Trevor Cretney (10th Douglas). This was a leather thong worn on the right shoulder of a First Class Scout who (in 1963) also held the Venturer Badge and two of the following proficiency badges: Astronomer or Meteorologist, Camp Warden, Forester, Hiker, Naturalist, Senior Pioneer and Tracker. The Bushman's Thong, along with four Senior Public Service Badges, of which the Ambulance Badge was obligatory, were the necessary requirements for the award of Queen's Scout which these two Senior Scouts went on to gain in the same year. Photo submitted by John Timson |
