Organisations Collection (page 8)

Birmingham Press Queen 1968, Miss Jenny Wood, with runners-up Miss Lesley Joan Cloudsley (left) and Miss Judi Warren, crowned at the Locarno Ballroom, Birmingham

On parade... Boys Brigade companies from the Pennine Division of the Yorkshire Battalion joined in a parade at Mirfield. The bands of the Mirfield

South East Beavers Fun Day, Whitley Beaumont Campsite, West Yorkshire, 4th July 1992

The 14th Huddersfield (Marsden) group lines up for the start of yesterdays annual St Georges Day parade. Six hundred people took part in the Huddersfield south-west district scout groups march

First salute, member Jonathan Osborne salutes the new Huddersfield North (Bradley St Thomas s) Cub Pack. Seventeen Cubs have joined the pack led by Shirley Pearson at St Thomass Church Hall

These four youngsters have all hit the cub worlds bullseye by earning their gold arrow awards. The cubs - (from left) David Rowles, Scott Archer

The 2nd Holme Valley Brownies made their combined Halloween and Guy Fawkes party an extra special night when they presented a cheque for £ 53 for the Bodyscanner Appeal to Examiner promotions

In the pink ? the sparkling Dusky Pinks Majorettes from Crosland Moor have recently added the British Open Rose Bowl Junior Championship to their vast array of trophies

Christian Morris (left) and fellow cubs joined forces to wage an all-out war on litter in Golcar. The cubs, all members of the 4th Golcar Baptist pack, swooped on the green

These two guides notched up a glorious success in a strange setting when they were presented with Baden Powell Trefoil Awards on the log flume at Alton Towers

Back from Canada to Meltham was scout Paul Vickers, whose family emigrated across the Atlantic six years ago. Paul, 14, is pictured with members of the 5th Holme Valley (Meltham)

Cub Scout leader Bronwyn Brook, of the Golcar Baptist group, pictured with Cubs from Golcar and Paddock who helped in a " mile of stickers" event on the Piazza which raised around £

St James s, Slaithwaithe, Brownies have joined the Stop Press hunt to find the oldest Brownie pack in the area. The Slaithwaithe pack

Happy birthday cubs! And its time to have a party, nine year old Richard Ashley (left) and his friends were among the 150 or so cubs from nine packs who attended a party on the Piazza to celebrate

These Mirfield Brownies and their leaders just went on and on when they decided to congratulate Sarah Ferguson and Prince Andrew on their forthcoming marriage

A local Scout has been camping out since the beginning of February in a bid to win a trip for his patrol to the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea

Slaithwaite Brownies celebrated their 60th birthday with a series of events. A special church service was held at St Jamess Church, Slaithwaite

Todays the day the teddy bears have their picnic... themselves at a Guides Rainbow Revels are (from left) Kimberly Jackson, Helen Wilkinson and Helen Radford, of Meltham Rainbow Guides

Helping others... these members of 82nd Huddersfield (St Barnabas Church) Brownies, Crosland Moor, have raised £ 40 for the Holly Bank School Appeal

Ready for the off are some of the dozens of Cubs, Brownies, Scouts and Guides who tackled a 10-mile sponsored walk between Meltham and Holme

Speed kings... youngsters from the 11th Holy Trinity Scouts in Marsh raced off with top prizes at a major Scout car racing event in the West Midlands

Look out world, here we come... intrepid globetrotters from the Scout movement, who are out to raise £ 8, 000 to finance a trip to Korea for the 17th World Jamboree in 1991

They re off... setting out on a six-mile fun run are girls and boys from Kirkburton uniformed youth movements. Over 70 ran from the villages Church school to raise money for new premises to house

The squelching South would envy us our sunshine if they saw this happy picture of the 2nd Saltburn Guides camping out at Aireyholme Farm, Great Ayton, this week

Billingham Brownies believe one good turn deserves another. So, after doctors at North Tees General Hospital, Stockton, detected a heart problem in their Brown Owls newborn baby

Ten youngsters from the 2nd Billingham Guides asked to clean the Mayor of Stocktons limousine as part of car wash fortnight

The sound of silence raised more than £100 for children in need when a group of
The sound of silence raised more than £ 100 for children in need when a group of Cleveland guides kept their lips tightly sealed for an hour

Giving their mothers a helping hand for an hour helped members of the 3rd fairfield Brownies to raise £ 100 for the NSPCC Centenary Appeal

Nineteen-year-old Gary Pearson (2nd right), who has been presented with the Queens Scout Award, the highest in the Scout movement

Mr Brian Carter, the secretary of Huddersfield Third World Committee, receives a £ 60 cheque from St Josephs RC Church cub scout pack, Huddersfield

Highburton Guides are pictured with home made sweets at a coffee morning which raised £ 110 for guide funds. The event at the village hall also featured stalls, including tombola

Jonathan Sheard and John Eccles are pictured battling it out in a cub chess competition. Thirteen teams from throughout the scouting movement Huddersfield South West district took part in

Scouts from Lepton and Crosland Moor ready to start one of the tests during a winter competition at Moor End High School. Sixteen teams from throughout the scout three Huddersfield districts took

Venture Scouts from throughout West Yorkshire are awarded with the Queens Scout Certificate by the Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Lord Ingrow

1st Kirkburton Guides, Karen Hirst and Lindsey Newsome display their Baden Powell Trefoil Badge Certificates. 31st December 1991

Guides from Crosland Moor and Crosland Hill have combined to take a course to prepare them for the fire-fighting badge. Guides are being shown breathing apparatus by leading fire-fighter David

Members of Coventry Sea Cadet Corp band admiring the three trophies they won at the Midland Area Sea Cadet band championships at RAF. Henlow

Lord Robert Baden-Powell, (standing at the front, left, in hat and array of medals colours awards) founder of the Scout Movement

Lord Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scout Movement, receives the honorary doctorate of laws of Liverpool University during the holding of the 3rd World Scout Jamboree in Arrowe Park

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II talking to brownies in the the crowd during a walkabout in Glasgow, Scotland. 11th January 1992

Coventry Boys Club have moved and more than 100 members spent their first evening enjoying their new premises in Whitefriars Lane, Coventry

Children with Santa Claus at a Christmas party. 22nd December 1957

Girl guides proceeding down the aisle inside Coventry Cathedral for their annual Thinking Day service. 23rd February 1969

Showing their skills with a record turntable was among the displays put on by Venture Scouts at the Leamington conference of the Warwickshire Scout Council. 7th March 1970

Girl guides arriving in procession at Coventry Cathedral for their annual Thinking Day service. 23rd February 1969

A giant ball of wool proved a winner for Halford Thursday Club in a competition organised by the Womens Royal Voluntary Service

Canon J. H. Proctor conducts the Mothers Union service in Coventry Cathedral ruins. 29th May 1957

Three brothers - John, Simon and Mark Hancock - are brushing up on a little fundraising. All members of the 11th Rugby (Admirals) Cub Scout pack at Bilton

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"Unsung Heroes: Dedicated Crewmen of Lifeboat Organisations" From Fishguard to Goodwick, meet the courageous crew members who risk it all for others. Ken Bean and Ieuan Bateman stand tall as they navigate treacherous waters on the Fishguard and Goodwick Lifeboat. Meanwhile, Frederick Batten and Eric Fry join forces aboard the Barry lifeboat Arthur and Blanche Harris, ready to answer distress calls at a moment's notice. In this captivating snapshot of history, we witness Mary Jane Clarke of W. S. P. U. , an organization fighting tirelessly for women's suffrage. Her unwavering determination mirrors that of these brave seafarers. The Tynemouth lifeboat Tynesider is hoisted into position with precision - a testament to the teamwork displayed by its crew. Trevor Fryer skillfully handles The Tynemouth Lifeboat Dinghy, ensuring safety even in turbulent conditions. Keeping watch during exercises in the Bristol Channel, these dedicated individuals carve their wake through winter grey waters. Their commitment shines through as they prepare for any emergency that may arise. Lady Frances Osborne bestows honor upon Newbiggin's new lifeboat Augustus and Laura during an emotional naming ceremony. This vessel symbolizes hope and protection for those facing perilous seas. Launching from Holy Island with unyielding resolve, the Holly Island lifeboat Milburn embodies bravery in action. Its crew exemplifies selflessness as they venture forth into unknown dangers. Plymouth witnesses a proud moment as Robert and Marcella Beck motor lifeboat is christened before embarking on its lifesaving mission. These heroes are prepared to face whatever challenges come their way. Lastly, we pay tribute to The Tynemouth lifeboat Henry Frederick Swan - a beacon of strength amidst tumultuous waves. Its name echoes throughout history alongside countless acts of courage performed by its valiant crew members. Today we celebrate these extraordinary organizations whose unwavering dedication saves lives and brings hope to those in need.