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7th Southampton (Bassett)
Group History

We have been providing the Scouting Adventure for young people since 1914. In that time, thousands of Young People and adults have walked in to the group and had so much fun. It hasn't always been easy, there have been ups, downs and heartbreak. Unfortunately due to theft of records, we are still piecing together our history.

1907

Lord Robert Baden-Powell launches the Scouting movement after the first Scout Camp on Brownsea Island.

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1914

The 7th Southampton (Bassett) Scout Group is formed and located at TOC H Headquarters.

Part of Southampton & District.

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1916

7th Southampton (Bassett) Scout Group is registered at Gilwell!

(Cub Scouts is launched)

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1946

7th Southampton (Bassett) Scout Group becomes part of Southampton Central District.

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1982

John Sephton was killed in action on 21st May 1982 aged 35 whilst serving with H.M.S Ardent during the Falklands Conflict. He was a Queen's Scout of the Group.

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The John Sephton Award was started.

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1989

7th Southampton (Bassett) Scout Group celebrates 75 years! A commemorative badge is created.

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2006

The Group's Headquarters are broken in to and vandalized. Kit and equipment are damaged, stolen or burned.

The 7th Southampton (Bassett) Scout Group become part of Southampton City District.

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2007

A tree falls on the Headquarters and goes through the roof.

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2010

7th Southampton (Bassett) Cubs create and rebrand with Run With The Pack motto and logo.

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2016

The Group celebrates its 100th Anniversary of registration! A party is held at the Headquarters and a centenary badge is made.

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2020

Development of the new land is started during the Covid 19 lockdown buy a small team bubble.

 

Our GSL Gail is awarded the Silver Wolf!

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Run With The Pack turns 10 years old, a commemorative logo is made.

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2022

The Group LOGO is updated to fit the modern direction the 7th is going in.

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