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Potted history ...The Warkworth Scout Group was established in 1914 by Scoutmaster Carter and in the early days, there was a strong focus on rifle care and shooting. At the outset of World War I, the movement prospered and Boy Scouts lent a hand to raise funds for causes such as the Belgian Relief Fund. It then went into abeyance until 1933 when a meeting was held to gauge interest in re-forming a troop. The following year, the new group had the opportunity to welcome their Chief Scout, Lord Bledisloe, when he visited Warkworth to open Kowhai Park. Twenty Scouts performed the Dominion haka, which had been specially created for such occasions. The group initially met in the Town Hall, but in 1961 it got its first den, an old classroom from the former primary school, which was relocated to Shoesmith Street by the Mahurangi River. This was replaced with a purpose-built den in the 1990s. But not long after the new den was built, the group again went into recess. Then, in 2006, new residents Mark and Kim Lee helped re-establish a group of cubs. Mark is now the assistant Mahurangi Zone Scout Leader, which oversees 21 groups representing more than 1000 members. Mahurangi, which stretches from Devonport to Wellsford, is the second largest zone in NZ.

The Warkworth Scout Group is marking its 100th anniversary this year and is in the best shape it’s been in for decades. Scout Group leader David Hay says the group has had a boom-bust-boom history since its beginnings in 1914.“But as we enter our centennial year, we have around 75 Keas, Cubs and Scouts, with plans to set-up a Venturer unit soon,” he says.The group caters for boys and girls from years 1 to 12.“We have about 12 leaders, but could always do with more, particularly for the Keas.” David says scouting develops independence and leadership through focused activities held weekly. The scouts work through a series of badges, which mark their proficiency. Members can also participate in regional, national and international events, and scout schools provide

Warkworth Group stands test of timeopportunities to pursue a wider range of interests including flying, canoeing and skiing. Some of the highlights on the local calendar include Founders Day in February, the Mudslide in May, the Mahurangi zone Gang Show, Jamboree on the Air and Anzac Day.“It’s about getting children away from technology into a non-competitive environment with lots of outdoor activity,” David says. Info: www.scouts.org.nz

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Scout leader Fiona Clarkson and Stratton Craig.

Anna Sollitt, Kaeleb Timberley and Joella Tomkins.

Outdoor activities are a key part of the scouting programme.

Quiz night invitationWarkworth Scouts will hold a centenary quiz night at the Scout Hall, Shoesmith Street, on August 9, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets are $10 and everyone is welcome to attend; BYO drinks. Info: Nicola 422 2269.

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The highest youth award in Scouts NZ is the Queen’s Scout Award.It involves completing modules on road safety, environmental awareness, personal development and community service, and is only available to scouts who have reached the highest standards. Lawrence Wood, of Snells Beach, was presented with his Queen’s Scout Award by the then Governor General Dame Cath Tizard, in 1999, when he was 17.“For the Queen’s Scout, we had to research and lead our own activities, which included a four-day tramping adventure on Great Barrier Island and a three-day cycling trip around Mount Egmont. As part of our community service certificate, we managed to wrangle ourselves into becoming volunteers at Auckland Zoo. That was great fun – feeding and riding on the elephants and climbing trees to hide hunks of meat for the lions. We also had to clean out the hippo’s pen, which wasn’t quite so much fun!”Lawrence, a design engineer

(electrical), believes scouting has had a huge influence on his life.“The activities teach you self-confidence, teamwork and the confidence to try new things. Plus, I still have friends who started Scouts with me when we were six.”Now the father of four, Lawrence’s son Elyjah, 8, is a Kea with Warkworth Scouts. There is a strong family tradition at play.Lawrence’s father Barrie Wood, a Warkworth businessman, has been involved in the Scouting Movement nearly his whole life. Although he started as a cub in the UK, he has been both a land and sea scout leader in South Africa, Papua New Guinea and NZ. “You retain the skills you learn in scouting your whole life,” he says. “But it’s also important to realise that it’s a lot of fun.“There’s a certain element of danger in building fires, rafts and flying foxes, and this appeals to children. Scouting is as important today as it has ever been because it gets kids into the outdoors.”

Scouting is a tradition for the Wood family of Snells Beach. Pictured are former Scout Leader Barrie Wood (right), his son Lawrence, and grandson Elyjah.

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