Luton Scouts St. George’s Day Parade 2018

Falkes Scout District St George’s Day Parade 2018

What a great day! I always feel proud to represent scouting especially in Luton and to be able to have the honour of carrying the St. George’s flag.

To those that say St. George’s day is boring all I have to say is to get stuck into the atmosphere of congratulating all those who strive for the highest of awards. Whether it be beavers getting their chief scout awards to leaders getting their awards for merit. Here is the full list of all those young and not quite as young and their amazing achievements.

CSA Bronze

Strathmore—Blue Foxes -Damaris, Mathias, Reuben, Sidharth, Janice, Gabriel, Daniella.

Wigmore Valley AirScouts – Mitchell, Zade, Dylan.

CSA Silver

Leagrave – Jacob , Matthew, Samad.

Saxon – Aidan, Caleb, Elliot, Luke, Alex, Jack.

Strathmore – Blue Foxes – Katrina, Adam, Jake.

CSA Platinum – Griffin ESU – Marcus.

Adults

Five Years Service
Heather – Beaver Section Assistant – Ross Park

Fifteen Years Service
Peter – ADC Activities and David – Group Chairman Saxon

Twenty Years Service
Colin – Scout Leader – Ross Park

Thirty Years Service
Pat Scout Active Support Unit

Chief Scouts Commendation for Good Service
Clover Pheonix Explorer Unit

Award for Merit
Jerome Pheonix Explorer Unit (Bedfordshire Contingent Leader for the World Scout Jamboree)
John GSL for Strathmore – Blue Foxes

The Adam Goodman Memorial Competition Flag was presented by Alan Goodman and District Commissioner Mark Webb to John Rees Group Scout Leader of Leagrave Scout Group

Each section renewed their promise and finished with God Save the Queen.

Thank you to all those who organised and supported the event it was a huge success and showcased the achievements of all to the wider community.

Written by Emily (Luton YSP), Pictures by Shay (Luton YSP) June (Emily’s mother), Gerald (Luton Media).

Icknield Scout District St George’s Day Parade 2018

Around 170 young people attend, a day of activities brought by each group including archery, inflatable’s, tug of war, fun games, axe throwing, fire, rope making, indoor cross bows and other exciting activities.

Three Bedfordshire Police officers who are going to deliver the new Police Partnership badge had a great time yesterday taking part in lot of the activities and the Young People got to “play” in the police car and try on uniform. . County was represented by Phil Thompson Assistant County Commissioner (Safety) at Icknield District Event and Falkes District later in the day.

Members of the District Scout Active Support Unit joined the rest of the District for renewals of promises and the presentations of awards to:

Five Years Service
James – Unit Assistant – Riparian Sea Scout Explorer Unit
Bridget – Group Exec. Member – St Joseph’s Scout Group
Rachelle – Group Treasurer – St Joseph’s Scout Group
Magdalena – Group Occasional Helper – St Joseph’s Scout Group

Ten Years Service
Sandy Assistant Unit Leader – Riparian Sea Scout Explorer Unit
Nick Appointment Advisory Committee Secretary / Chairman – Ten Years

Twenty Years Service
Jo Group Scout Leader – 1st Luton Scout Group Twenty Years

Twenty Five Years Service
George Chik – Group Occasional Helper – St Joseph’s Scout Group

Thirty Years Service
David Holmes – Group Occasional Helper – First Luton Sea Scouts

Thirty Five Years Service
Heather – Scout Active Support Unit

Chief Scout Commendation for Good Service
Benedict Justin – Group Chairman – St Joseph’s Scout Group

Award For Merit
George Chik – Group Occasional Helper – St Joseph’s Scout Group

There were lots of happy faces, excited children and lots of interaction between different groups.

Written by Libby District Commissioner and Jo Group Scout Leader. Pictures by Jo