Group membership numbers from the annual census:

Section 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029
Beavers 24 26 24 23            
Cubs 21 25 30 30            
Scouts 17 17 16 19            
Total 62 68 70 72            

 

2022: An extension to the hall is built adding access for all, a large lobby area, new toilets, and a meeting room.

2024-2025: Following the award of a Youth Investment Fund grant, the group is going through the biggest change since the opening of the hall in 1975, the grant funded the complete refurbishment of the Scout Hall, including installing solar panels, ground source heating and so much more making the hall modern and super energy efficient. On to of the hall refurbishment, the grounds are being overhauled with a new climbing wall, caving system, footpaths and much more.

 

 

With Special thanks to Paul Robson From All Things Bournmoor for researching the history of the group, see what else Paul managed to uncover in his latest copy of 1st Burnmoor Scouts: A History

Group membership numbers from the annual census:

Section 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Beavers 17 21 20 27 21 13 13 19 23 16
Cubs 16 19 26 20 13 13 23 22 21 21
Scouts 8 10 14 18 22 24 14 14 16 15
Total 41 50 60 65 56 50 50 55 60 52

 

2013: The land adjoining the Scout Hall’s grounds is leased from Durham Council for the group and clearance begins.

Group membership numbers from the annual census:

Section 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Beavers 13 11 11 14 20 15 15 14 18
Cubs 16 21 12 15 18 25 20 18 19
Scouts 15 16 15 20 19 13 16 17 16
Total 44 48 38 49 57 53 51 49 53

 

In 1997, the group acquired a new marquee, which is still in use at camps today.

In 1999, the group celebrated its 70th anniversary at the Kandersteg International Scout Centre in Switzerland.

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  4. 1950s

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