1st Coddington Beavers, World Scouts Coin

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The Scout Group was founded in 1938 by Bishop Cyril Bulley, priest in charge of Coddington and was originally 1st Coddington [All Saints].

The Scout Leader, or Scout Master, was George Morrell, assisted by Bob Herbert. The Troop faded in 1942 until, in 1946, the Troop was reformed and led by Ken Maltby. The Troop met in a barn on Vale Farm owned by the Handbury family.

The Registration of the Group took place on 1st April 1950. The Priest in charge at the time was the Reverend Craddock Watson. 

Ken Maltby resigned in November 1952 when called to do his National Service. 

Harold Trevor Town was Assistant Scout Master at 8th Newark [Salvation Army] from May 1951 to 20th February 1958. He then moved to 1st Coddington [All Saints] as Group Scout Leader. 

During the early years he ran both Cubs and Scouts, in June 1960 he took a group of 12 Scouts and 1 Rover to camp at Walesby Scout Camp site. 

He finished his Woodbadge training on 6th February 1964 and was presented with his certificate on the 8th June 1964

In 1966 Mr. Town was awarded the Medal of Merit. 

In 1967, according to the Annual Census Report, the Group had 12 Scouts and 12 Cubs. At this time the Southwell Diocese, through the Rev. Peter Wright, was approached by Mr. Town to ask if the Group could take over the Old Village School as their HQ. 

In 1969 the Group, led by Trevor Town, officially open the School as the permanent Headquarters of 1st Coddington Scout Group