Vic Clapham

former Group Scout Master and founder of 1^{st Hillcrest Scout Troop.}

1965 -‘Old Scout Hut Group’

1^{st Hillcrest Scouts with visitors about to head off on a hike.}

1966 – ‘Kenwyn Cradock’

The first Scout of 1^{st Hillcrest to receive his Springbok Scout Award.}

1960 to 1976 - ‘Scout Hut

A good view of the old ex-army hut, purchased in 1960, that served until 1976 as the 1^{st Hillcrest Scout Hall.}

1967 – ‘Gregory Clapham’

Gregory Clapham became the second 1^{st Hillcrest Scout in 1967 to receive his Springbok Scout Award.  Here he is seen on his hundred mile hike.}

1976 – ‘Vic & Mrs Clapham at hall opening’

Vic and Vivienne Clapham mingle with guests at the opening of the Scout Hall in 1976.

1983 – ‘25^{th Anniv Cub Pack’}

The three cub packs (Waingunga, Lena Falls and Seonee) celebrate 1^{st Hillcrest’s 25th Anniversary in a group photograph in 1983.}

1983 – ‘25^{th Anniv Hillcrest Scouters Adc etc’}

In 1983 with 1^{st Hillcrest 25th Anniversary celebrations the group had nineteen uniformed leaders, seen here.  It is interesting to note that back row middle is QM Robin Friedemann, who with 36 years service is the longest serving member of 1st Hillcrest.}

‘Latest Additions To Scout Hall’

Additions were carried out to the Hall to include a bigger kitchen, a small meeting room and four storage garages. (Vic, not sure of the exact date, will confirm with plaque on the wall).

1986 - ‘St Heliers 48 Hour Record’

1^{st Hillcrest Scouts conducted a 48 hour endurance expedition which involved building and living on a raft on the St Heliers Dam. A shuttle service ferried visitors from the bank to the raft where they were served tea and freshly baked biscuits.}

1984 - ‘Umkomaas Expd Shooting Rapids’

Umkomaas River Raft Expedition.  1^{st Hillcrest Scouts and Venturers built four rafts.  The start was at Number Eight Rapid and finished some fourteen kilometers downstream at Josephine Bridge.  The river was flowing strongly which made it difficult to negotiate but a worthwhile challenge.}