Audio

The Group's Headquarters on Botanical Road were formally opened on Wednesday 18th October 1972.
Man Gee Wang made a reel-to-reel audio tape recording of the event which has been digitised and edited.

Track 1 - Scene Setting by Man Gee Wang

Track 2 - Opening Remarks by Richard Barrand (Part 1)

Track 3 - Opening Remarks by Richard Barrand (Part 2)

This was followed by a raffle.

Track 4 - Speech by Alf Sands (Group Chairman)

Track 5 - Opening of the building by the Rev Canon D H Boyling (Part 1)

Track 6 - Receiving and Dedication of the Flags by Rev G Mills (Vicar of St Augustine's)

Track 7 - Vote of Thanks by David Worth (Acting Group Scout Leader)

Man Gee Wang then recorded a number of interviews with those present.