Jim Cranham was a leading light in the Scout movement in Streatham. Firstly with the 3rd Streatham / Livingstone VSU and then the combined Estreham / Livingstone VSU.
Here are some photos of one of the best.
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Jim Cranham on Best Man Duties
Richard Biggs, Scout Leader of the 3rd Streatham Scout Troop, married Miss Jacqui Fielden, Cub Scout Leader of the 1st Streatham Common Cub Scout Pack
and Jim was honoured to be Richard's Best Man.
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Chris Springett with Jim on the occasion of the gala dinner in 2008 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the 1st Streatham Common Scout Group.
Mike Ferrier with Jim on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the 1st Streatham Common Scout Group.
Ray Perkins, for a long time the GSL of the 4th Streatham Sea Scouts, is with Jim on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the 1st Streatham Common Scout Group.
On the left is a picture of John Cranham in 1963. John was GSL of the 3rd Streatham. On the right is a picture of Jim and John Cranham on the occasion of
Jim's 70th birthday in 1997. The "party" was at Bourne End.
On the LEFT, in 1982, John Rands, Bill Harris (formerly District Commissioner in Streatham) and Pip Rands get together for some reminiscing.
On the RIGHT, Steve Taylor with Jim and Nick doing a shift in the galley at Longridge, something that Jim did regularly.
Jim Cranham: 16th June, 1927 - 22nd November, 2011
After a period of ill health, Jim Cranham died peacefully in his sleep on 22nd November, 2011. His funeral was held at St. Bartholomew's church
in Sydenham (which he had attended for several years) on Friday 9th December, 2011 at midday.
A reception for all his friends and family followed at Dulwich Wood House.
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| Jim Farmer, Torbjørn Eriksen, Terry Mahoney |
Ian Kirk and Duncan Harman-Wilson |
Jim Farmer, Torbjørn Eriksen, Les Lillie, Terry Mahoney |
