First Luton Sea Scouts retain Admiralty status

Almost 100 members of the First Luton Sea Scout group celebrated after retaining their Royal Navy Admiralty status.

The group, who are the first to be inspected by Lieutenant Commander Linda Torbet, were told they were excellent, the highest level attainable.

The evening started as normal with a very impressive flag break ceremony Scouts joined by the Beavers and Cubs. The Lt. Commander inspected the Scouts chatting with them about their badges etc… before the young people were dismissed for activities.

Showing off their skills, all the sections were involved with boat rigging in the car park, knotting & pioneering and a vhf radio mayday demonstration. First aid was supervised by a parent of the group who works as a paramedic. Cooking marshmallows over candles and many more varied fun activities were demonstrated.

During the evening some time was given over to celebrate the achievements of David `Baggy` Holmes who has recently retired as Cub leader after 29 years. In his honour the latest addition to their fleet, a new RIB safety boa,t was named Baggy after him.

Various members from the District representing the sections had been invited and one remarked how well behaved the young people had been and what an impressive show they had put on.

The Lt. Commander presented Ryan with a trophy for the best turned out Scout and commented to all, ” This is my first inspection and the bar has been set very high indeed, well done to you all”