Welcome to the KD6 Website
6th Kidderminster Scouts (KD6) are a well established group in the Franche area of Kidderminster. The group consists of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
There is fantastic cooperation between the sections and we never forget the importance of having FUN, so come along and see what you've been missing!
About Us
From past to present
The Early Years
Believe it or not KD6 can trace it's roots back to 1912 when it was first reported to have been disbanded, although it is not known whether this referred to a troop in Franche.
In may 1914 Kidderminster Shuttle first reported that a Troop had been formed in Franche, and at the time the headquarters was said to be in Mouse Lane. However the troop was disbanded once again in 1925 and for some years what was then a village did without a Scout Group.
Some of the earliest members
The Middle Years
In July 1950 the then Scout Master Tony Howell resigned and was replaced by Alf Right. At the time the Cubs were being run by Miss Betsy Armitage. In a special meeting in September 1957 it was decided with an ever growing troop and the headquarters at Sunnyside having become so cramped the group would aim to obtain the necessary land and build a hut as quickly as possible.
After much fundraising and countless meetings it was decided in August 1962 that the Headquarters should be placed with a local trust for the benefit of local Scouts and guides. The total cost of the building was £2000, and the official opening took place on 25th September 1963. The hut still stands on it's site today and has seen many a young Cub and Scout pass through the doors.
The opening of the Headquarters saw an increase in numbers. 1966 saw the completion of an extension to the hut, and by March 1972 the Final extension was reported completed. In 1974 due to the number of cubs wishing to join it was decide to run two cub packs, one meeting on a Monday, the other on a Friday. The Friday pack were known as the Tomahawks between 1975 and 1977. The first Group Bonfire was held in 1976 where a massive 258 tickets were sold.
The Later Years
Believe it or not KD6 can trace it's roots back to 1912 when it was first reported to have been disbanded, although it is not known whether this referred to a troop in Franche.
In may 1914 Kidderminster Shuttle first reported that a Troop had been formed in Franche, and at the time the headquarters was said to be in Mouse Lane. However the troop was disbanded once again in 1925 and for some years what was then a village did without a Scout Group.
Our Groups
Beavers
Our Beaver colony meets on Tuesday night, 6.00 - 7.15pm at the Scout Hut in Chestnut Grove.
For more information send us an email.Cubs
Our Cub pack meets on Monday
6.45 - 8.15pm at the Scout hut in
Chestnut Grove. The Cub pack is ever expanding so please contact
us to see if we have places available.
Scouts
Our Scout Group meets every Wednesday 7.15 - 9.15pm. We are always looking for new Scouts so if would like to know more please contact us using the contact form.
To find out more about badges click here
The Facility
A bit of history
Until the last couple of years our hut was pretty dilapidated and needed much work. The Group then got together and set about fundraising. However the hut renovation could not have happened without the generous donations we received from trusts and charities, to which we owe a huge thank you. We also owe a huge debt of thanks to our resident Beaver Leader and Builder Andy who has done a magnificent job.
Before
After
Where-abouts?
KD6 Headquarters
Events
What's going on?