Romsey - Pulborough Trophy

According to the plaque on the trophy, it was made by a member of the district and presented by David Plunkett, who was District Commissioner from 1965 to 1970. The other plaque explains the reason and the name of the trophy: 'While camping as a young Scout at Pulborough, Sussex, David Plunkett was saved by his brother Scouts from drowning. These scouts had been trained to deal with such an emergency and took the action for which he has been forever grateful and mindful of the wisdom of being prepared.' Then follow the words 'Be Wise - Be Prepared', which presumably account for the owl.

Pre-Pulborough Trophy district eliminators:

1932 - event held on 25-26 June at Paultons; with marks awarded for pitching camp (10), general layout (10), personal cleanliness and kit (20), sanitation (20), ventilation of tent (15), silence after hours (5), leadership and discipline (15), punctuality (10), gadgets (5), cooking and storage of food (10), striking camp (10), cleanliness of site (20), camp fire (15), special tests (25) - maximum 190 points - results as follows:

1. 1st Romsey - 180 points

2. 2nd Romsey (Stanley's Own) - 166 points

3. 10th Romsey (Crampmoor and High Wood) - 165 points

4. 4th Romsey (Bramshaw) - 117 points

Pulborough Trophy Winners

1970 - 2nd Romsey (Stanley's Own)

1971 - 9th Romsey (West Wellow)

1972 - 9th Romsey (West Wellow)

1973 - 10th Romsey (Woodley), Crusoe Troop

1974 - 10th Romsey (Woodley), Crusoe Troop

1975 - 9th Romsey (West Wellow)

1976 - 9th Romsey (West Wellow)

1977 - 9th Romsey (West Wellow)

1978 - 28th Romsey (Netley Marsh)

1979 - 2nd Romsey (Stanley's Own)

1980 - 2nd Romsey (Stanley's Own)

1981 - 9th Romsey (West Wellow)

1982 - 21st Romsey (Nursling and Rownhams)

1983 - 21st Romsey (Nursling and Rownhams)

1984 - 10th Romsey (Woodley), Crusoe Troop, Falcon Patrol

1985 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw)

1986 - 9th Romsey (West Wellow)

1987 - 10th Romsey (Woodley), Crusoe Troop, Beaver Patrol

1988 - 1st Romsey (Test)

1989 - 10th Romsey (Woodley)

1990 - 6th Romsey (Lockerley)

1991 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw)

1992 - 6th Romsey (Lockerley)

1993 - 3rd Romsey (Braishfield)

1994 - 21st Romsey (Nursling and Rownhams), Endeavour Troop

1995 - 21st Romsey (Nursling and Rownhams), Endeavour Troop

1996 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw), Badger Patrol

1997 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw)

1998 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw)

1999 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw)

2000 - (not recorded on trophy, but 15th Romsey (North Baddesley) attended the County Emlyn)

2001 - 15th Romsey (North Baddersley), Apollo Patrol

2002 - (not recorded on trophy)

2003 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw), Fox Patrol

2004 - 9th Romsey (West Wellow)

2005 - 9th Romsey (West Wellow)

2006 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw), Fox Patrol

2007 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw), Fox Patrol

2008 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw), Fox Patrol

2009 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw), Fox Patrol

2010 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw), Stag Patrol

2011 - 6th Romsey (Lockerley), Stag Patrol

2012 - 6th Romsey (Lockerley)

2013 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw), Stag Patrol

2014 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw), Stag Patrol

2015 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw), Stag Patrol

2016 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw), Fox Patrol

2017 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw), Stag Patrol

2018 - 4th Romsey (Bramshaw), Fox Patrol