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4th Bexleyheath Cub Scouts Camp At Birchington

A Memory of Birchington.


In the 1950s we called ourselves "Wolf Cubs" and I remember being taken in the back of a removal lorry with all our camping gear for a week long camp with the 4th Bexleyheath Cubs at Birchington.

Although it was supposed to be a "camp" in fact we all stayed in a hut but spent most of our time on happy outdoor activities. The highlight was a day's outing to Margate. I remember buying a souvenir plastic salt and pepper pot to take home to my Mum and Dad!

I had a great time with the cub pack for more than two years until I moved to Bournemouth in 1954. This camp at Birchington was the event I remember most. Now I am in my mid-sixties but I still have the handful of badges I earned as a cub!


Added 06 April 2009

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I was in the cubs for a few years in the 1950's and remember going to the Birchington camp, although the main memory was badly cutting my hand on the knife in my cutlery set (my father had "over" sharpened the knife).
My father did donate a plaque with different types of knots displayed.
Do you have any photos Douglas?

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