EDWARD BROWN

Left 26/03/19.    Ed joined Scouts a boy and left Scouts a man. At the age of 10 at his first camp he tripped over a rock and cut his knee resulting in a trip to hospital. Whilst there he almost passed out on a nurse and back at camp developed a John Cleese walk with his “gammy” leg. But after camp we saw the all-new Ed – capable of lifting tree trunks and slinging around hay bales. When Ed collided with a stone wall in a game it was the wall that went home crying! Ed started Scouts in the Panther patrol and left as Panthers Patrol Leader. Extremely hard working and committed, Ed excelled at summer camp, made a huge success of running his patrol and bagged the Lidster Trophy at Summer Camp and The Warren Trophy for 2018.   (24/06/19)

ALEX PHIPPS

Left 26/03/19.   Alex joined Scouts in April 2014 and quickly introduced us to his quirky sense of humour and love of all things in the school library and the Apple operating system! One of Alex’s first activities was a summer evening of tobogganing and sledging which he described as “the best part of my weekend”. However, after his first summer camp in 2016, Alex was more forthright in his opinion of the farm field we stayed in, saying “I did not like all the THISTLES”! It was at summer camp we discovered Alex’s aversion to getting wet and on a number of different Mega SUP activities it was Alex who clung on to the board with a vice like grip. Of course this led to the challenge of getting Alex in the water. A loyal Scout to the end, Alex remained a Panther throughout his time with the Troop.   (24/06/19)

FED DARIOL

Left 26/03/19.   Fed joined Scouts in April 2014 and spent time in both the Panther and Eagle patrols. Within weeks of joining he took his first trip away with the Troop at a Bivouacing Camp. Here he enjoyed sleeping out with his mates but wasn’t so keen on the surprise after the “spirits were summonsed” after dark in a nearby field! The Italian in Fed led to his love of good food and his equal dislike of some of the delights served up at camps and activities. On a canoeing trip when asked what the worst meal was Fed wrote, “everything apart from the hot chocolate”. He was also very honest about the canoeing trip, advising others, “don't go you only get drenched”! Fed’s Italian roots helped teach the rest of the Troop how to correctly pronounce, “parmigiano”, although we suspect the use of Italian was used as a secret method of talking about the leaders without them knowing what he was saying. Fed was a loyal Scout and joined in with most of the activities on offer during his time with the Troop.   (24/06/19)

HENRY TAYLOR

Left 20/03/18.    Henry joined in April 2014.   Despite not knowing anyone he helped out on the Scouts stall at the Day of Dance just a few days later.   He quickly made long lasting friendships through Scouts.   He joined the Swifts and set off for his first Summer Camp that July.   A few months after that first camp a young Henry decided to apply for a job as a Patrol Leader.   He was successful and took over as the Panthers PL for the next three years, winning Summer Camp in 2017.   At Festive Friday Henry was a member of the entertainment team three times, twice as the main host.   Always keen to join in with Troop activities Henry even celebrated his birthday at Summer Camp - and in 2016 met the infamous "Peggy Mitchell"!   He left having achieved his Chief Scouts Gold Award.   Read Henry's memories of his time in Scouts here.   (13/05/18)

GABE WINGROVE

Left 20/03/18.   Gabe started his time with the Troop as a member of the Kestrel patrol in November 14.   At his first of three summer camps in 2015 Gabe was nicknamed "Munckin" by the caving instructor.   We never let him forget that.    Always up for a laugh, he appeared at Festive Friday as an elf, a star and a girl - and as himself of course.   Gabe was one of the key team members completing a sponsored walk raising over £600 for the Friends of the Community of Adderbury Library in 2018.   Towards the end of 2016 Gabe successfully applied to be a Patrol Leader with the Troop and moved to Eagle patrol to take charge there.   He left the Troop having completed his Chief Scouts Gold Award     (13/05/18)

TOM HAYNES

Left 20/03/18.    Tom was so keen to join Scouts, at the age of 10 he turned up to help at the Scouts Christmas Float in December 2013 to make sure he secured his place in the Troop immediately after Christmas.   He spent most of his time with us as a Kestrel but did move to the Swifts for a year in the middle of his time, returning to the Kestrel's to take over as Patrol Leader when his older brother left the Troop.   Sporty Tom was always keen to be on the winning team and took part in all our activities enthusiastically.   He attended four summer camps, the first being in 2014 and was Kestrels PL for his final two camps.   Tom was very proud to win the Lidster Trophy at Summer Camp 2016.   A regular at all Troop activities, and always careful to balance his sport and Scout commitments, Tom proudly left the Troop with his Chief Scouts Gold Award.   (13/05/18)

ARCHIE McCUSKER

Left 20/03/18.    Archie joined Scouts in April 2014, initially as a member of the Kestrel Patrol.   He made an early start on his Chief Scouts Gold Award, volunteering as a helper at our primary school after school club to gain a test pass just a year later.   Archie attended four Summer Camps, the first being just three months after joining the Troop in 2014.   He had many proud moments in the Troop included carrying in the haggis behind the piper at the Burns Night supper his father had organised and, of course, achieving his Chief Scouts Gold Award.   Despite heavy school commitments, Archie successfully applied for a job as a Patrol Leader and moved from the Kestrels to lead the Swift Patrol from 2017 until he left the Troop.   (13/05/18)

LUCA LENIHAN-ORWA

Luca joined the Troop in July 2013 as a member of the Swift patrol.   He attended four Summer Camps and on these and other trips always proved what a hard worker he was, often being the one finishing the washing up or other tasks (we won't mention the marigolds though!).     However it was an event at Luca's first Summer Camp that often led to a ribbing: during a minibus trip to an activity he managed to demonstrate to everyone in the vehicle what he had eaten for breakfast!   Always popular, Luca wasn't a PL but easily stepped into this role when his PL was away, or taken ill at camp.   Outside Scouts Luca was one of the most promising footballers the Troop has ever seen, but impressively he managed to balance his commitments to Scouts, his team training and school.   He left the Troop with a well deserved Chief Scouts Gold Award to his name.   (13/05/18)

HARRY CRITCHFIELD

Left 20/03/18.   Harry joined the Troop in July 13 and spent his Scouting life in the Eagles.   He attended his first Summer Camp in 2014 and ahead of this his dad informed the leaders Harry was a vegetarian, but liked fish - preferably battered!  Harry was one of the first in his age group to complete the Chief Scouts Gold Award and completed challenges such as volunteering at Adderbury Lakes and completing a sponsored walk which raised over £600 for the Friends of the Community of Adderbury Library.   Harry was a key member of the team organising this latter event.    He was also a keen musician and skilled canoeist.   (13/05/18)

CHARLIE COX

Left 20/03/18.   Charlie joined Scouts in October 2013 as a member of the Eagle patrol.   He took part in a number of activities during his time with the Troop including, scuba diving, paintballing, wet 'n; wild camp, the annual big night wide game and the frostie's challenge camps.   Charlie was also a key member of the entertainment team at Festive Friday.   He was particularly adept with his ability to memorise a script and demonstrated great stage presence.   He recreated comedy routines from some of the greats such as Morecombe and Wise and Monty Pyhton.    Charlie will also be remembered at the person who provided a bit of fun at the start of meetings with the latest goings on from school life.   (13/05/18)

RYAN MOLLER

Left 28/03/17.   Ryan made the most of all the camps and activities on offer during his four years with the Troop.   He clocked up an impressive 34 nights away including four summer camps.   Ryan spent his time with the Troop in the Swift patrol.   As a younger Scout at Summer Camp 2013 Ryan became master of creating ham and cheese crepes.     Two years later Ryan became Swifts PL and demonstrated a great ability to run a happy team with everyone looked after.   Ryan loved our outdoor activities and was in his element getting wet on water activities, cooking over a wood fire, climbing a high ropes course or hiking up a mountain.   Ryan worked hard to complete and achieve his Chief Scouts Gold Award, which he received just before he left the Troop in March 2017.   (21/09/17)

OLLIE CLITHEROE

Left 28/03/17.   When Olly joined the Troop in January 2013 he became a Kestrel.   In 2015 he moved to the Panthers to become Assistant Patrol Leader.   But by 2016 he had moved again and taken over as the Eagles Patrol Leader.   We have no idea what the Swifts did to upset him, but they were the only patrol only didn't try!   Olly was infamous for his laugh - the Olly giggle - and his fear of the ghost in the building at the Overnighter in 2014.   (There was no ghost but it did stop Olly running round the dormitories in his onesie!)    (21/09/17) 

RHYS HANDLEY

Left 28/03/17.   Rhys joined us in January 2013 and became a Kestrel, and that's where he stayed throughout his time with the Troop.   During flagbreak discussions the leaders always enjoyed their chats with Rhys to find out the latest Scout "news" - he always knew what was happening.   In April 2015 Rhys stepped up to our election challenge and stood for the labour party in our mock elections.   Rhys always enjoyed the Troop's days out and he was a regular at our Mystery Trips.   After completing a full four years with the Troop Rhys left in March 2017.   (21/09/17)

HARVEY RYE

Left 26/04/16.   Harvey joined the Troop at the end of June 2011 - too late to attend Summer Camp that year - but when another Scout broke his leg Harvey jumped in and snapped up the place.   Cheeky Harvey always threw himself into everything he did with us, even throwing himself into women's clothing on several occasions in the name of Festive Friday entertainment!   (Who will ever forget the brilliant dating sketch.)     It took until Summer Camp 2014 for Harvey to be crowned Wally Of The Week at Summer Camp in recognition of the fun he provided everyone.   A keen participant in the Troop's many activities, Harvey took the role of Patrol Leader in the Eagle patrol and successfully completed all the challenges of the Chief Scouts Gold Award.   Harvey threw himself into things right up until the end and didn't let the rain at the County Awards Days stop him enjoying himself - the poor lad was soaked!   (16/08/16)

BEN HAYNES

Left 29/03/16.   Ben started his Scouting life in the Panthers in September 2011 and remained there until he moved to take on the job of Patrol Leader in the Kestrels in 2015.   The role of PL meant a big decision for Ben as he had to choose between football training or being a PL as they both happened on the same night.   Ben knew how beneficial the PL role would be for him and made his decision.   It's a role he excelled in as in 2015 Ben walked home with the Lidster Trophy for camp week and the Warren Trophy for the rest of the year having gelled and managed a group of young people who were a committed team.   Despite not being one of our louder Scouts Ben admirably took on the role of party leader at our 2015 elections and recreated the famous Morecombe and Wise breakfast sketch at Festive Friday 2015.    Ben was a hardworking and conscientious Scout well deserving of the Chief Scouts Gold Award he achieved.    (16/08/16)

ALFIE BULLUS

Left 24/03/15.   We're going to be careful what we say here as Alfie (or Tory boy as we sometimes called him) is likely to be a future Prime Minister.   He even played the Prime Minister in a Festive Friday sketch.   That said Alfie told us his views were rather liberal so his chances of getting anywhere near parliament are minimal.   Alfie joined the Troop in May 2011 as part of the "Danny and Alfie" duo - never to be separated - until they separated.   Alfie was in the Eagle patrol to start with.  He went to considerable lengths to miss his first couple of Summer Camps, including breaking a limb.   After Summer Camp in 2013 Alfie decided the next year he wanted to be in charge and successfully applied for a PLs job, taking over the Swift patrol.   Alfie achieved the Chief Scouts Gold Award .... he also achieved the dubious honour of being the only Scout to gett stuck half way along the zip wire at Summer Camp 2014! Oh Alfie.    (09/05/15)

IWAN TAYLOR-EVANS

Left 24/03/15.   Iwan joined Scouts in November 2010 and started his Scouting life in the Wolves.   He transferred to the Panthers as their APL in 2013 and took over as their PL in 2014.   In his application to be a PL Iwan even quoted some of the items he expected to be listed in this profile including the infamous moment he had to be rescued from a river in Snowdonia by "Trainer Man" - the water was less than 30 centimetres deep!   Ah yes Iwan provided many comic moments.   Who would have though the brake lever on a toboggan could have kept him laughing for twenty minutes.   And the comedy continued through the many sketches he was part of for Festive Friday - one of the best being the dating sketch in 2012.   Iwan left the Troop having proudly achieved his Chief Scouts Gold Award.   (09/05/15)

BRYN TAYLOR-EVANS

Left 24/03/15.   It was November 2010 when a young Cub called Bryn joined the Troop as a member of the Eagle patrol.   Just over two years later when the Eagle PL left Bryn beat the others in his patrol to grab the top job and became the first PL from his year group.   The early experience certainly paid off for Bryn as he led the Eagle patrol to win the Warren trophy in both 2013 and 2014 and won the Lidster trophy at Summer Camp 2014, having attended all four Summer Camps.   A great organiser of his patrol, Bryn was also great on stage, participating in Festive Friday sketches and in 2013 and 2014 taking on the hosting role.   His rapport with the audience led to some hilarious spontaneous moments with the ladies - particularly Mrs Bishop!   BTW did we mention Jody at Summer Camp 2014?   Bryn left the Troop with a Chief Scouts Gold Award to his name.    (09/05/15)

TOM RICE

Left 24/03/15.    Tom joined the Troop in July 2011 having previously been a Cub and Beaver in Bloxham.   He started life in the Wolves patrol and moved to the Swifts when the patrols were reorganised.   His first Summer Camp was in Nottingham in 2012 where he suffered with a bad sickness bug.   It seemed to come on following meals ... when the washing-up needed completing!   Soon after this little Tom shot up to became big Tom with his hair developing a life in its own right (we did wonder if Tom's hair needed its own profile on the Hall Of Fame).   Tom left the Troop along with others in his year group at the end of March 2015.  (09/05/15)

JOSH POCOCK

Left 24/03/15.   It was October 2011 when Josh joined his friends as a member of 1st Adderbury.   Josh was a member of the Eagle patrol throughout his time with us.   His very high standards for sanitary arrangements meant it was 2014 before Josh made it to Summer Camp - or to put it another way he didn't like the lack of flushing toilets!   Josh attended lost of other events with the Troop including the big Night Wide Game, Festive Friday and French Connection.   he left alongside his fellow year 10 Scouts in March 2015.   (09/05/15)

DANNY O'TOOLE

Left 24/03/15.  Danny joined the Troop in May 2011.   He became a member of the Eagle patrol where he stayed throughout his time with us.   During his early time in Scouts Danny was part of the duo that were "Danny and Alfie".   As he progressed to a solo career Danny demonstrated his impressive performance skills, being a core member of the team at three Festive Fridays.   Here he took on comedic roles as one of the Two Ronnies, Ernie (he of fastest milk float fame), A Wurzle and Nick Clegg (remember him?!).   It was widely recognised that Danny had an IQ higher than the rest of the Troop added together and he was often relied upon for his map reading skills.   However we believe sometimes the ability to follow a map was more down to the software on his phone than the map in his hand.   Danny attended three Summer Camps and worked hard to achieve his Chief Scouts Gold Award.   (08/05/15)

BEN BROWN

Left 24/03/15.  Ben became a Scout in January 2011 and joined the Kestrel patrol where he stayed throughout his time with the Troop.   Ben's first Summer Camp came six months later in Somerset where Ben is proudly pictured on the last day wearing his scarf the wrong way round!   Ben attended every Summer Camp during his time with the Troop and it was during these weeks away we discovered three of his traits: firstly an ability to fall over every tent peg in the field; secondly his ability to lift up a canoe filled with water on his own; thirdly that he finds a toboggan brake highly amusing ... you had to be there!   Oh did we mention Ben being stuck in the sumo suit at camp 2015 and needing the help of the female instructor... Ben became Kestrel Patrol Leader in October 2013 and completed his Chief Scouts Gold Award.   (07/05/15)

WILL RYE

Left 25/03/14.  Will joined the Troop in September 2009 becoming a member of the Panther patrol, where he eventually became the Patrol Leader.   Will attended all four summer camps during his time with us.   He was a regular member of the team providing the entertainment at Festive Friday: in his "big hair" stage he did the Don't Stop Me Now mime in 2011 and is the "shorter hair" phase was the main host in 2012.   Will achieved the Chief Scouts Award in March 2014 having completed community work at Adderbury Lakes and loads of adventurous activities with the Troop including a trip up Snowdon, canoeing, knee boarding and a zip wire course.   (13/10/14)

HARRY PHILLIPS

Left 25/03/14.  Harry became an Adderbury Scout in May 2010 and joined the Panther patrol.   He attended his first Summer Camp in 2011.   By 2013 he had successfully applied for a job as Patrol Leader and found himself in charge of the Swift patrol.   Harry participated in a number of adventurous activities with the Troop, including crate stacking, archery, quad biking and a trip up Snowdon.   These, together with his community work at Adderbury Library counted towards his Chief Scouts Award pass.   Harry will also be remembered for the various ways he wound everyone up at the 2013 Overnighter, not least the ghost that haunted the building we were staying in!   (13/10/14)

TOBY PEISSEL

Left 25/03/14.  Toby became a Scout at 1st Adderbury in December 2009.   He was a Swift throughout his time with the Troop.   His first Summer Camp was in 2010 when he "saw a ghost".   Much commotion followed as Toby made the leaders aware of the situation.   Sadly they didn't believe Toby as "we don't have ghosts at Summer Camp"!  What did Toby see and hear in that field in Somerset?   We may never know.     (13/10/14)

GEORGE DING

Left 26/03/13.  George became an Adderbury Scout in May 2008.   Three months later he found himself at his first Summer Camp in Snowdonia (where this picture was taken).   The field contained a small hole in the wall for sheep to get from one field to another.   As George was the only person who managed to get through easily it is now known as "George's hole" whenever we visit the site.  For much of George's time with the Troop he was a Panther but moved to the Eagles to become APL and then PL - a role he did extremely well.  George always threw himself into every Scout activity and would have attended every summer camp during his years with the Troop had he not broken his leg playing rugby just days before Summer Camp 2011.   George was the only member of his year group to achieve the highly valued Chief Scouts Award.   (28/03/13)

BEN STOKER

Left 15/05/12.  Ben joined the Troop in June 2007 - Scouting's centenary year.   He signed up for summer camp and two months later threw himself into all the activities in Nottingham.   When we say "threw himself" we mean that quite literally.   Whilst biking around Sherwood Forrest Ben ran into another Scout and then decided to head down the next bit of road without his bike resulting in a split lip, hospital trip and stitches!   He did stay at camp for the rest of the week though.   When Ben joined he was a member of the Merlin patrol.   The Merlins were renamed as The Eagles a couple of years later but Ben remained in this patrol throughout his time with the Troop, eventually becoming the Patrol Leader.   Ben achieved his Chief Scouts Gold Award and is now an Explorer Scout.   (16/05/12)

TOM BISHOP

Left 27/09/11.  Tom joined 1st Adderbury in October 2007 as a member of the Panther patrol, eventually becoming APL and then PL.  He received his PLs badge for doing the job well.   During our 2010 elections Tom was the official candidate for the Liberal Democrats!   Tom didn't like smiling on camera so we had to force him otherwise we got text messages from his mum!   Tom, or Butterz to his mates, was infamous for having a tiny ginger girlfriend (allegedly, according to his friends).   Of more acclaim was his almost straight run of wins in the points competition during his final few months with us.   He also can be proud of his Chief Scouts Award, received through hard work, determination and loyalty to the Troop.   (29/09/11)

ASHLEY WARD

Left 27/09/11.  In September 2007 Ashley took his place in the Troop as a member of the Kestrel patrol.   When the new Wolves patrol was created the following year he moved across and became APL and eventually PL.   Ashley missed his first summer camp as it clashed with a Boys Brigade camp; by the next summer Ashley decided it was Scouts or nothing!   During his different fashion phases Ashley moved through looking like Alan Carr to Gok Wan and back again.   Amongst his favourite Scouting activities was the Older Scouts' trip to France to meet the locals in Lille.   As well as providing many amusing moments (including being the Vicar at Festive Friday 2010) Ashley succeeded in passing his Chief Scouts Award.  (29/09/11)

SAM GREATBATCH

Left 27/09/11.  Sam joined the Troop in August 2006, just in time to be part of the Scouting centenary celebrations the following year.   He started in the Tiger patrol, but by 2008 had moved to the Eagles.   When it was decided to create a new patrol late in 2009 Sam successfully applied for the job and brought back to life the Swifts (a patrol that had existed some years earlier).   Sam attended all five summer camps during his time with the Troop and managed to achieve his five year participation badge.   Sam had a "cream" problem at camp - getting it everywhere during the desert preparations and saying it with a rolling "r" for the sake of the video out takes.   We are sure he will giggle remembering that!    (29/09/11)

BRANDON COLLETT

Left 27/09/11.  Brandon was one of the youngest Scouts at Summer Camp 2006, having joined in May of that year.   He managed to provide one of the most memorable moments, completing a 180 degree inversion on a water inflatable.   Everyone else fell but Brandon stayed in place!   He started his Scouting life in the Merlin patrol, transferring to the Eagles a couple of years later.   As a younger Scout Brandon was of normal height, but by the time he left he was a giant.   Brandon joined, and left Scouts with blond hair.   In between it went through various different alternatives including black and dark blue.   Brandon easily managed to achieve his five year participation badge with the Troop.    (29/09/11)

LIAM SAVINGS

Left 14/09/10.  Liam joined 1st Adderbury in September 2006.   He got to enjoy all the Scouting centenary celebrations of 2007 including the 4.30am start to watch the sunrise at Summer Camp!   To start with Liam was a Tiger, but when the Panther patrol was formed after Summer Camp 2007 he moved to join them.   In 2008 Liam moved into the Eagle patrol and took over as PL in September 2009.   Liam was a bit of a giggler and provided many moments of hilarity, including at the 2008 Overnighter when he managed to stand on the end of a pivoted plank of wood which flipped up and whacked him in the face - cartoon style!   (16/09/10)

ROBBIE DWYER

Left 14/09/10.  Robbie joined the Troop in December 2005 in the Kestrel patrol.   As a younger Scout he attended the soaking wet Banbury District Centenary Camp in May 2007 and then his first Summer Camp later that summer.   Here his competitive side came to the fore when he became one of the four strong winning Kestrel team alongside his PL Alex Mobbs, and two other Scouts who went on to become PLs - Dan Bolton And Max Homer.   When it was decided to create a new patrol in October 2008 Robbie successfully applied for the PLs job and created the Wolves.   During 2010 under Robbie's leadership the Wolves won 7 out of 8 months.   (16/09/10)

ALEX MOBBS

Left 19/09/09.  Alex, or Mobbsy to his mates, can be proud of the fact he is one of the few Scouts to achieve a five year Troop membership badge.   He passed his Chief Scouts' Award in February 2009.   Mobbsy was a Kestrel throughout his time with the Troop and became one of the youngest Troop Patrol Leaders in 2007.   Late in 2008 he became a Senior Patrol Leader.   He won the Lidster Trophy at Summer Camp twice.   Mobbsy is also famous for being part of the excellent Dame Shirley Bassey experience, and for "talking to the toilet" all night after eating a "dodgy spring roll"! (16/10/09)

DAN BOLTON

Left 19/09/09.  Little Dan joined the Troop in April 2005 and immediately made the most of every Scout activity.   He attended all five Summer Camps and is famous for believing Araf was a bloke in Wales that drove so fast they had to write "Araf Slow" on the roads.   Bless!   For his first three years with Scouts Dan was a Kestrel, but moved to set up the Eagle patrol when he became a PL.   At Summer Camp 2009 he led the Eagles to win the Lidster trophy.   Dan passed his Chief Scouts' Award in February 2009.   Dan was always happy to be part of the entertainment, playing Simon Cowell at Festive Friday in 2005, and as part of the excellent Dame Shirley Bassey experience in 2008.   (16/10/09)

MAX HOMER

Left 19/09/09.  Max joined the Troop in November 2004, having previously been a Beaver and Cub with the Group.   He spent his first three years as a Kestrel but then moved to the newly formed Panther patrol.   Early in 2008 Max took over as the Panther Patrol Leader.   He passed his Chief Scouts' Award in February 2009, and led the entertainment as the host of TV Burp 1979 at the Troop's 30th birthday meeting in January 2009.   (16/10/09)

LEWIS MAHONY

Left 25/09/07.  Lewis joined 1st Adderbury as a Merlin in 2002, later moved to the Tigers, then returned to the Merlins where he stayed as their PL until he left.   A classic memorable Lewis moment was his "ice walk" when he left his hiking boot in a frozen puddle during the 2005 Christmas Camp - not intentionally of course.   He was also the skipper of our narrowboat when we nearly suffered an "iceberg" moment ... LOCK!!!!   As a Scout he was renowned for his love of dolphins (he knows what we mean)!   Lewis was PL at three Summer Camps and regularly attended all Troop activities.   (26/09/07)

MATT PHANICHATTRA

Left 20/03/07.   Matty P joined the Troop in 2002 as a Kestrel and stayed there until he left, eventually becoming a PL.   Matt was an excellent map reader and did nearly every Scout activity going.   A couple of the memorable ones included narrow boating holiday, and five consecutive Summer Camps.   And it was at Summer Camp 2005 Matt made his world famous "confession" during a game of rounders that led to him becoming Wally of the Week!   Matt left Scouts on a high, having led the Kestrels to a Warren Trophy win for 2006.   (21/03/07)

JAMES FARRELL

Left 20/03/07.  It was the end of January 2002 that Jimmy came to his first Scout meeting.   He was a bit of a late start camper, only attending his first Summer Camp in 2005.   However he quickly adapted and showed the right skills that led to him becoming Tiger patrol leader  With Scouts Jimmy climbed Snowdon twice, went jet skiing, camped in temperatures of minus 12C, went narrowboating, caving, banana boating, and karting (amongst others) and learned how to cook pretty mean home made Chicken Kievs!     (21/03/07)

SAM BRADLEY

Left 22/08/06.   Like his brother Sam spent over five years as an Adderbury Scout and was a Kestrel throughout - the final years as PL.   Sam, or "Corporal" after his "army phase" is famed for winning the Lidster Trophy three years on the trot at Summer Camp, and is infamous for "uses of a Panda Pop bottle" and "videos on my phone".   Sam led Adderbury's Hike Oxon team to success in the spring of 2006.   (27/08/06)

MARK BRADLEY

Left 08/08/06.  Mark spent over five years as an Adderbury Scout and was one of the few lucky peeps that timed his birthday so he could attend six summer camps.   His final years were spent as Tiger's PL where (as demonstrated above) he found novel ways of delivering the food to the leaders at meal times!   We also note that Mark's hair is short in this shot, which comes from Summer Camp 2005.   Mark has just completed his GCSEs.(09/08/06)

NICK PUTT

Left 30/06/05.  In the shot above Nick adopts his favourite Summer Camp pose - relaxing!   Nick's commitment to Adderbury Scouts was in no way relaxing though - he juggled long private school hours with the Troop's activities and lasted the course.   Nick was a Merlin throughout his Scout life, finishing off as PL.   Outside Scouts he was more than "popular" with the ladies, knew where all the good parties were (including the pool party where clothes were banned!) and always had the latest gadgets to keep life comfortable!   (09/08/05)

JOE DAVIES

Left 30/06/05.  Joe, or Jolly to his friends (don't ask!), was a Tiger for most of his Scouting life until he got the calling and became Kestrel's PL. Joe's unique sense of humour led to him being the only ever person to be awarded the title "Wally of the Week" twice - first at Summer Camp in 2001 and again in 2003.   And the question that will stay with him forever: "do you boil peas in hot or cold water".   Er ... yes.   Whether he cooked them we may never know, but he certainly ate them.   Little Joe is now six foot tall and piling on the pounds.   Who ate all the pies - Joe did!   (09/08/05)

ADAM MALTBY

Left 01/09/03.  Its Womble - never really knew why Adam had that name, but there ya go.   He was a Tiger from the start, rising to the heights of Patrol Leader, despite not being able to light matches in the rain at Summer Camp in 2002.   Strange that.   Its fair to say that Adam was one of the "less outgoing" Cubs to join the Troop in 1998, but that certainly changed through his teenage years: Adam was almost married by 15!  By the time he finished Scouts Adam could always be relied upon for a Del Boy style story from the weekend, and tales of life slightly off the beaten track.   Today he run's Halfords in Banbury - well at least that's what he tells us!   (09/08/05)

LAWRENCE PUTT

Left 08/01/02.  Lorry joined 1st Adderbury on 8th October 1996 and remained a Tiger throughout his time with the Troop.   As a PL he led his patrol to win the Warren Trophy for the best points performance during 2001.   Lawrence gained a Chief Scouts Award  with the Troop.   He showed true commitment to 1st Adderbury by becoming the first Adderbury Scout ever to balance the calls of a school day that finished at 9pm with Troop activities.   He also gave us a laugh or two: who could forget his inability to send texts to the right person ... like the rather saucy one to Gemma ...which he sent by accident to the Scout Leader!   A Lorry loved working at Fairport ... but usually had a lie down on Saturday night!!!   Well done Lorry  - can Jez have his videos back please...!. (12/01/02)

LUKE GARRETT

Left 08/01/02.  Kestrel PL Luke joined the Troop as a Tiger on 15th October 1996.   Despite his outwardly grungy nu-metal appearance Luke revealed his true musical preferences during his time in Scouts, quickly donning the costume and learning the dance for the Village People's YMCA at a parents evening!   Meantime Luke completed his Chief Scouts' Award and was a member of our winning Cyril Gardner 33-mile hike team.   In his spare time he had a preference for entertaining young ladies in his shed ... but that's another story!   Waterskiing, hiking, jet skiing, survival camp and karting - Luke did them all with 1st Adderbury.    (12/01/02)

HOWARD WHITE

Left 08/01/02.  Howard joined Scouts on 2nd July 1996 as an Otter, but moved to the Merlins late 1999 where he eventually became PL.   Here he kept up the patrol's tradition of taking home the Lidster trophy for winning the points competition at Summer Camp.   Howard liked trophies - he was also part of our winning 33-mile hike Cyril Gardner team.   Rather cleverly Howard steered his way through his years with the Troop avoiding any gossip (which would be printable here) ... mostly by spreading stories about Tom Norton!   Trips to France, adventurous activities, survival expeditions, and hill walking all helped Howard achieve his Chief Scouts Award with the Troop.   (12/01/02)

TOM NORTON

Left 08/01/02.  Now where do we start!   "Naughty Norton" as James DeCaux named him, joined Scouts on 2nd July 1996.   He took over running the Otter Patrol at the start on 2001.   And between joining and leaving Tom gave the whole Troop a real laugh ... shutting Mr Mann's foot in the minibus door... going to dubious parties and meaning dubious people ... yes there was always a story about Tom!    Tom was an Otter throughout his time in the Troop and attended every Summer Camp during the five years.   Tom is currently at University   (04/12/07)

OLIVER DAVIES

Left 02/01/01.  Oli ... or Olly ... or Olster ... or Action Man ... or Donger ... well whatever we called him, Ol joined 1st Adderbury in September 1995.   He gained a Chief Scouts Award, was Senior Patrol Leader and led his Swift Patrol to victory in the battle to gain the Warren Trophy for the year 2000.   He's also famed for a multitude of different hair styles, use of blond hair dye and creating naked bodies from sand on a beach!  Olly was a top muso and also stripped off (sort of!) in a Full Monty Spoof!   Olly is also famed for smashing a minibus window with his backside!   (17/07/14)