1953

The first Baden-Powell guild picnic was held.

Pine woodlands (3.5 acres) was bought £3700. Also, the first Warden’s caravan was purchased.

St Thomas Church bought for £10. Refurbished with new roof.

75 years of cub scouting celebration – the big trees on the main field were planted. Later in the year was the Willesley 40th anniversary camp – visited by Garth Morrison Chief Scout.

The campsite website (www.willesley.org.uk) was redesigned and relaunched by Jonathan Ince.

The bottom carpark was constructed. Also, the “Go A Million Camp” was held where 699 people (from 17 groups) attended.