Sherbrooke Scout Campsite

Sherbrooke Scout Campsite comprises of approximately 18 acres of undulating open grassland on the outskirts of the village of Calverton in Nottinghamshire.
The Campsite is ran by a team of Volunteers from Central Notts Scout District.

The Campsite is named after Rear Admiral Robert St. Vincent
Sherbrooke of Oxton, who was Lord Lieutenant of
Nottinghamshire 1968-1972.

For outstanding Gallantry on active service at sea in command
of destroyers at the Battle of Narvic 1940, he received the
Distinguished Service Order. In defence of convoys to Russia in
the Battle of the Barents Sea 31st Dec. 1942, He was blinded in
one eye and was awarded the Victoria Cross.

The District Camp Site was first developed after discussion initiated by Ron Langford, District Commissioner 1967-1975 with Rear Admiral Sherbrooke and it was in 1966 that the Admiral, as
he was affectionately know, gave the district the sole use of the site for as long as it was
required.

"We are thankful for his example and generous service to the Scout Movement"