The View from Norway

Norwegian Memories
with Tom Kyvik

In 1961, a young Tom Kyvik in Norway was given the opportunity to start a journey that would give him a lifetime of memories and friendships with fellow Scouts in Streatham and beyond. Tom's memories can be read here and below are some photos from his album.

Meal time at Downe, 1963 Improvised game of Darts at Downe, 1963

Tom was at Downe in 1963 and took this photo. Some names are unknown, whilst
others named may be incorrect. If you have any firm identifications, send the
details to svsu50@thenearpost.com
LEFT side front to back: Tony Belloni; Unknown; Unknown; Paul Leveritt
STANDING: Unknown; Richard Biggs; Jim Cranham
RIGHT side front to back: Unknown; Pip Rands; Unknown
After a day of activities, Norwegian and English Scouts entertained
themselves. Here they are playing an improvised game of darts.
TOP: Mr Moose (keeping an eye on things)
LEFT to right: Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Paul Leveritt; Unknown

Digging for Treasure......Downe, 1963 Lifelong Friends at Downe, 1963

Or are they digging a latrine?
LEFT to right: Fred Farrow (pulling a gun carriage?);
STANDING background: Three Unknowns centre picture;
FRONT: Paul Leveritt; Richard Biggs; Jim Cranham (supervising)
Tom Kyvik (centre) flanked on the left by Jim Cranham and on
the right by Pip Rands at Downe in 1963.

Jim Cranham with his Triumph Herald, 1963 Maid Marguerita at Sunbury, 1963

Jim takes delivery of a new set of wheels - his pride and joy.
Triumph Herald - 2872 VB. A cruise on the "Maid Marguerita" from Sunbury was next for Tom. This was a joint activity between the 3rd Streatham and the 4th Streatham (Sea Scouts).

Maid Marguerita Crew, 1963 Maid Marguerita Crew, 1963

LEFT to right: Ray Perkins; Jim Cranham; Michael; Tony Belloni;
Mickie; Ginge; Tommy; LEFT to right: Tom Kyvik; Tony Belloni; Jim Cranham;
Michael; Mickie; Ginge;

On the lookout for icebergs Heading through a Lock

Tony Belloni, Ray Perkins and Mickie keep watch as the
Maid Marguerita cruises the Thames, 1963 The intrepid crew of the Maid Marguerita aim for the centre
of the lock as they head towards Kingston, 1963

Jim Cranham - Last Man Standing Travelling to Norway

Jim Cranham standing guard over the moored Maid Marguerita at Kingston.
The Thames was in flood so this was the end of the cruise. Feeling sorry
for themselves, the rest of the crew went to The Outrigger for some
refreshments, 1963 Tom's parents had a small summerhouse at Hauketo, close to Oslo. In 1966
this was used by Streatham Seniors/Rovers on two occasions. On 29th July,
John Bowden and Ian Janes came by train from Kristiansand, Julian
Ben-David, Bob Stent and John Heather came by car - an Austin 1100 (not
sure from where). (L to R) John B, John H, Julian, Ian, Bob.
The following day, 30th July, we all watched England beat West Germany, 4-2,
in the FIFA World Cup Final at Wembley, London.

District camp at Vatningsseter, Nord-Odal, 1966 District camp at Vatningsseter, Nord-Odal, 1966

After their stay in Oslo, Jim Cranham, Ray Perkins, Peter Appleford and
Bruce Roberts visited Torbjørn Eriksen and the 4th Lambertseter Group at
the district camp at Vatningsseter, Nord-Odal.
Kjell Haagensen, Group Leader and also ADC and Rover Commissioner in NSF,
(with glasses), Oystein (red sweater) and Torbjørn.
After their stay in Oslo, Jim Cranham, Ray Perkins, Peter Appleford and
Bruce Roberts visited Torbjørn Eriksen and the 4th Lambertseter Group at
the district camp at Vatningsseter, Nord-Odal.
Jim Cranham with his maroon beret (and his old camera), Ray Perkins with his
Sea Scouts hat (and his cine camera and well-polished black shoes).
Between Jim and Ray are Peter Appleford (with covered head) and
Bruce Roberts between him and Jim.

Livingstone Rovers, Oslo 1966 Livingstone VSU, Oslo 1968

Back Row (L to R): Peter Appleford; Colin Winstone; Brian Wilson; Bruce
Roberts; Paul Bertin; Duncan Harman-Wilson; Herr Kyvik (Tom's father);
Ray Perkins;
Front row (L to R): Peter Trayte; Tedd Johansen; Ian Kirk; Tom Kyvik
This picture was taken outside the block of flats where Tom Kyvik lived at Lambertseter, a suburb close to Oslo. In 1968 there was another visit by the 3rd Streatham (Livingstone VSU).
They stayed at Tom's parents' summerhouse which was close to Oslo (and Lambertseter)
before going to the national jamboree at Joerstadmoen, near Lillehammer.
L to R: Fred Farrow, Torbjørn Eriksen, Jim Farmer, Steve Strevens
and Terry Mahoney all looking relaxed at the summerhouse.
Some Trivia. Charlie Lawn always referred to Steve Strevens as "Squid".

Livingstone VSU, Oslo 1968 Livingstone VSU, Oslo 1968

Prior to the national jamboree at Joerstadmoen, near Lillehammer, the Unit's
members relaxed at Tom's parents' summerhouse near Lambertseter, Oslo.
Facing the camera (L to R): Kjell Haagensen (GL), Tedd Johansen (TL and
in charge of the troop at the camp), Terry Mahoney; Fred Farrow;
Back of heads to camera (L to R): Torbjørn Eriksen; Steve Strevens; Jim Farmer;
Continuing to enjoy the hospitality of Tom's parents, Herr og Fru Kyvik
host the Unit members to afternoon tea at their summerhouse
near Lambertseter, Oslo.
L to R: Fred Farrow; Terry Mahoney; Jim Farmer; Steve Strevens;
Herr og Fru Kyvik.

Herr og Fru Kyvik Visit London, 1970 MYSTERY PHOTOGRAPH

In 1970, Tom's parents, Herr og Fru Kyvik, visited London
and spent time with Ray, Pip and Jim as well as Jim's parents.
L to R: Ray Perkins; Mr Cranham; Pip Rands; Mrs Cranham; Fru Kyvik; Jim Cranham.
Herr Kyvik took the photo.
This photo from Tom's collection is a bit of a mystery.
John Bowden has provided some information. The trip was around 1962/3. The Land Rover was John Cranham's, then 3rd Streatham GSL. JB was invited to join the trip by Jim. They set off to Norway via Newcastle to Kristiansand, returning via France. JB believes that Pip Rands was also on the trip.
L to R: JB; Michael Garland; Micky White; Graham Kirk; Unknown; Unknown; Unknown;
Brian Martin; Jim in front. Paul Phillips is possibly one of the Unknowns, but which one?
Can you help name the other adventurers?
Answers on the back of a post card to the usual email address.

Jim Cranham's 80th Birthday Cake
"A piece of cake - a piece of history"
by Tom Kyvik (28th January, 2021)
Jim celebrated his 80th birthday at Longridge, Marlow on 16th June 2007. Iris and Graham Bucknell, ran the camp site and hosted the party. Iris had made this remarkable cake. It depicted Jim's life. The 3rd Streatham are on the top. Bottom left points to Aberystwyth where Fred Farrow lives. Bottom right has the Norwegian flag pointing to my homeland. Longridge is there as is the "Baden-Powell" hat of the 3rd Streatham. There's a 'model' of Jim's boat, "Iffy", a sign mentioning "Rank", Jim's employer and a canoe. Top right is HMS Liverpool. Jim was a photographer on board. Liverpool's sister ship is HMS Belfast.
Jim knew the Bucknell family very well. He was godfather of their two boys. He had his boat "Iffy" moored there. When Longridge was sold, Iris and Graham moved to Norfolk, but sadly, Iris died a few years ago. Fred and I have kept contact with Graham - and we (Lyn included) stayed with Graham a couple of nights a year ago. Graham used to be International Commisioner in the Boy Scouts Association before becoming warden of Longridge.

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Tom was at Downe in 1963 and took this photo. Some names are unknown, whilst others named may be incorrect. If you have any firm identifications, send the details to svsu50@thenearpost.com LEFT side front to back: Tony Belloni; Unknown; Unknown; Paul Leveritt STANDING: Unknown; Richard Biggs; Jim Cranham RIGHT side front to back: Unknown; Pip Rands; Unknown	After a day of activities, Norwegian and English Scouts entertained themselves. Here they are playing an improvised game of darts. TOP: Mr Moose (keeping an eye on things) LEFT to right: Unknown; Unknown; Unknown; Paul Leveritt; Unknown


Or are they digging a latrine? LEFT to right: Fred Farrow (pulling a gun carriage?); STANDING background: Three Unknowns centre picture; FRONT: Paul Leveritt; Richard Biggs; Jim Cranham (supervising)	Tom Kyvik (centre) flanked on the left by Jim Cranham and on the right by Pip Rands at Downe in 1963.


Jim takes delivery of a new set of wheels - his pride and joy. Triumph Herald - 2872 VB.	A cruise on the "Maid Marguerita" from Sunbury was next for Tom. This was a joint activity between the 3rd Streatham and the 4th Streatham (Sea Scouts).


LEFT to right: Ray Perkins; Jim Cranham; Michael; Tony Belloni; Mickie; Ginge; Tommy;	LEFT to right: Tom Kyvik; Tony Belloni; Jim Cranham; Michael; Mickie; Ginge;


Tony Belloni, Ray Perkins and Mickie keep watch as the Maid Marguerita cruises the Thames, 1963	The intrepid crew of the Maid Marguerita aim for the centre of the lock as they head towards Kingston, 1963


Prior to the national jamboree at Joerstadmoen, near Lillehammer, the Unit's members relaxed at Tom's parents' summerhouse near Lambertseter, Oslo. Facing the camera (L to R): Kjell Haagensen (GL), Tedd Johansen (TL and in charge of the troop at the camp), Terry Mahoney; Fred Farrow; Back of heads to camera (L to R): Torbjørn Eriksen; Steve Strevens; Jim Farmer;	Continuing to enjoy the hospitality of Tom's parents, Herr og Fru Kyvik host the Unit members to afternoon tea at their summerhouse near Lambertseter, Oslo. L to R: Fred Farrow; Terry Mahoney; Jim Farmer; Steve Strevens; Herr og Fru Kyvik.