Way Marking Footpaths & Bridleways in Hanslope & Castlethorpe Parishes

October 25th 1987 to February 7th 1988

Waymarking at Castlethorpe

Sunday Oct 25th 1987

Hanslope Parish

Met at 9.15a.m. Headquarters on a sunny morning. We proceeded to way mark Footpaths numbered 22 and 21 on Mr. Branson’s and Mr. M. Beasley’s land until we reached Bullington End. Having noted where posts were required to improve the way marking we walked towards Hanslope Park. We then way marked footpath number 3 until we reached Bridleway Number 51. Having completed the morning’s project we made our way homeward on previously marked footpaths 49 and 6 noting any improvements we could make when posts are available in November. Reaching Newport Road in Hanslope we made the draw to find out which Cub Scout, Scout and Father would accompany to the Bucks Village Venture Competition Presentation night on Friday Oct 30th.

Lee McDonald, Brett Coles and Mr. McDonald were the successful winners and would represent the Scout Group in their quest for a high position in the Competition.

The Party

Cub Scouts	Lee McDonald	Scouts	Stephen Leathersich	Parents	Mr. McDonald
	Tait Coles		Gwyn Ashcroft		Mr. Eaglestone
	Ian Eaglestone				Mr. Leathersich
	William Monk				Mr. Ashcroft
	[Retired home toothache]				Mr. Monk

Parish Council: Mrs. Gothard

Leader Akela

Sunday Nov 8th 1987

Castlethorpe Parish

Met at 9.30a.m. at the Carrington Arms Castlethorpe and proceeded to mark footpaths to the south of the village bordering the parish boundary alongside the River Tove and back into the village. The lads found enjoyment along the walk, observing anglers in competition along the river, speeding trains and an old sandpit in the process of being reclaimed. After suitable refreshment at the Carrington Arms we returned to Hanslope satisfied on the progress made on the first walk in Castlethorpe Parish.

Waymarking at Castlethorpe

The Party

Cub Scouts	Lee McDonald	Scouts	Stephen Leathersich	Parents	Mr. McDonald
	Tait Coles				Mr. Eaglestone
	Ian Eaglestone				Mr. Leathersich
	Philip Brown				Mr. Goldsmith
	Mark Goldsmith				Mr. Monk
	William Monk

Parish Council: Mrs. King

Leaders: Baloo & Akela

Sunday Dec 6th 1987

(Castlethorpe Parish)

Met at 9.30a.m. at the Carrington Arms Castlethorpe on a cold but dry morning.

We marked the footpath from the Village Hall to the Parish Boundary to connect up with Footpath No. 2 in Hanslope Parish. We then marked the Bridleway to the main road and marking footpaths where possible made our way to Mr. Frost’s Farm, Milford Leys. We then walked along the Mill Race to Castlethorpe Mill where Mr. & Mrs. Young invited the Pack for a visit in the Spring to view articles preserved from the old working Mill. Having walked along the Tove to the waterfall and back into the village erecting signs where required we took refreshment at the Carrington Arms to recover from a long but rewarding morning’s walk.

The Party

Cub Scouts	Lee McDonald	Scouts	Stephen Leathersich	Parents	Mr. Leathersich
	Tait Coles		Gwyn Ashcroft		Mr. Monk
	William Monk		Michael Tutin		Mr. Goldsmith
	Philip Brown				Mr. Tutin
					Mr. Ashcroft

Parish Council: Mr. B. Tapp Leaders: Baloo, Kaa and Akela

Tuesday Dec 29th 1987

Hanslope Parish

We were transported to New Farm, Pindon End to begin Way Marking Bridleway No 13 towards Lincoln Lodge Farm. Numerous obstructions were noted and use was made of the Posts we had carried with us so that the Right of Way was clearly marked. On reaching Lincoln Lodge we then made improvements to Footpath No 1 towards the railway.

Having completed our morning’s work we retired to the Navigation Inn for refreshment whist awaiting transport home.

The Party

Cub Scouts	Lee McDonald	Scouts	Stephen Leathersich	Parents	Mr. Leathersich
	Tait Coles		Brett Coles		Mr. Monk
	William Monk				Mr. Goldsmith
		Venture Scout	Ross Coles		Mr. McDonald

Parish Council: Mrs. Gothard, Mr. & Mrs. Bellham & Grandson

Leaders: Baloo & Akela

Sunday Feb 7th 1988

Hanslope Parish

On a sunny morning with both frozen and wet land underfoot we way Marked Bridleway No 19 and Footpaths 7, 18 & 25. Returning to the Village we made necessary improvements to Footpaths 69 & 4 on Mr. Holes Land using posts where required.

The Party

Cub Scouts	Lee McDonald	Scouts	Stephen Leathersich	Parents	Mr. Monk
	Tait Coles		Gwyn Ashcroft		Mr. Goldsmith
	Mark Goldsmith				Mr. Ashcroft
	Edwin Ashcroft				Mr. McDonald

Parish Council: Mrs. Gothard, Mr. & Mrs. Bellham, Mr. Merton

Leader: Akela

Written by Akela - (Robin Coles) - Cub Scout Leader