1987

The gatehouse kitchen was refurbished.

75 years of cub scouting celebration – the big trees on the main field were planted. Later in the year was the Willesley 40th anniversary camp – visited by Garth Morrison Chief Scout.

The gatehouse was formally opened by the Duke of Rutland. Also on the 10th of March, the bottom field was purchased for £70.

The crate stacking activity was first set up. Central heating was installed into the gatehouse.

Central site purchased (3 acres) for 75 pounds and 15,000 dressed bricks bought from J.S.Plant Builders. Consisted of a derelict Hall, ruined coach house, stables, gatehouse, greenhouses, summer house and ice house.

Pine woodlands (3.5 acres) was bought £3700. Also, the first Warden’s caravan was purchased.