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About usA Young Group, a Long History!
Members also proudly displayed the new pale blue Group neckers, bordered in yellow (from the 3rd) and red (from the 6th).
The 36th is based in the Leicestershire market town of Melton Mowbray in the UK, famous for it's pork pies and stilton cheese. It is also the origin of the term 'painting the town red'. The Melton Mowbray Tourist Information Centre web site explains..... "Painting the Town Red" means having a good time today, but in 1837 it meant precisely what it says. At that time, Melton Mowbray was the metropolis of fox hunting and the eccentric Marquis of Waterford and friends decided after a day's hunting to 'redecorate' the town. Several buildings, the toll gate and the unfortunate toll keeper, plus some local police constables were all painted bright red! So, when anyone refers to 'Painting the Town Red' it reflects boisterous times in Melton Mowbray If you want to find out more about our home town, click the Melton Mowbray button on the green navigation bar for a selection of web links.
The 36th is a very active Group with around 100 youngsters. All sections, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Ventures, pursue a busy schedule of activities and events, organised by a great bunch of Leaders (so they say!) and supported by many parents.
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The 36th Melton (St. Mary's) Scout Group was
formed in 1998 by a merger of the 3rd and 6th Melton Scout Groups.
After a number of planning meetings in 1997 the official amalgamation
ceremony, attended by members, parents and friends, took place on
Thursday 15th January 1998. County Commissioner,
Alan Tyler, presented the official registration for the newly created
36th to Group Scout Leader Kay Brown.
As
you can see from our name, the Group is also closely linked to St.
Mary's Church. The building itself dates back to 1170 and on the annual
'Melton Day' a trip up the 100 foot high tower is a popular experience
for visitors.