Scouting memories of the Fylde coast's past

We delve into the archives to step back in time and take a look at scouting on the Fylde coast.
Winners of the Tent Peg challenge trophy from the 8th Lytham St Annes troop, in October 1989, were  from left  front row: Simon Thistlethwiate, Robert Fraser and Jason McLema. Back row: Lee McLema, Richard Evans and Sam DoppingWinners of the Tent Peg challenge trophy from the 8th Lytham St Annes troop, in October 1989, were  from left  front row: Simon Thistlethwiate, Robert Fraser and Jason McLema. Back row: Lee McLema, Richard Evans and Sam Dopping
Winners of the Tent Peg challenge trophy from the 8th Lytham St Annes troop, in October 1989, were  from left  front row: Simon Thistlethwiate, Robert Fraser and Jason McLema. Back row: Lee McLema, Richard Evans and Sam Dopping

From cubs and beavers, to boy and girl scouts and scout leaders, the area has always had a proud tradition of scouting.

The uniforms and activities might have changed over the years, but the principles upheld and community work carried out by the scout movement have not.

Maybe Memory Lane readers will recognise themselves or their friends from some of our historical pictures.

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