Trek Cart

Having got the trek cart out to show it off at our Historical afternoon teas a few weeks ago, the Scout leaders challenged the Scouts to take it to camp with them this Friday.

Last night Bobcat and Lynx held a joint overnight camp at the sow and pigs field. This was a fitting end to our centenary year.

The Scouts rose to the challenge, loaded up the Cart, made sure I was with them and off we went. They found it surprisingly easy to pull/push the cart and enjoyed this novel experience.

 

The Scouts enjoyed their night and woke to a frosty field, but a campfire and a good breakfast soon warmed everyone up.

 

It was a great way to end a year of special events, where we have looked back to the past and forwards to the future

 

The Trek cart at a few Group events over the last 100 years

 

Ware and District Centenary Party

I will tell you more about this in a short while, but for now I will soon publish a taster film of the District party and carol service, held today at Wodson park for all Rainbows, Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers (provided the nativity) and Leaders.

Many thanks to those who organised it and those who ran it today. We all had a great time!

Photos will be on the 3rd Ware website soon (ish) and if anyone who was there would like to write about it for the blog, please email Rama A.S.A.P!

Thanksgiving service and History display

Today I was delighted to be in our founding church and witness the Vicar juggle, mixed generations pitch a tent front and back of church, view many people trying to work out where photos went on a timeline (and which knots to use to tie them on) and so much more.

Despite the fact the GSL had lost his voice, it was still a lively and fast moving service which really celebrated the Group and what Scouting means to us all and how much difference it makes in our lives.

If you were there you will know what I am talking about, if not have a look at this small taste of the service.

Congratulations also go to Richard who was awarded his wood beads and to Lynx Troop who saw their colours dedicated.

Afterward we all retired to the HQ for tea, coffee, cake and history. A great social time and a wonderful way to round off the weekend.

More photos and details of the weekend coming soon.

Investitures

An important part of all Scout Groups is investing new members.

Several times, recently, I have been down to Lynx Troop to witness Leaders and Scouts making their promise and being invested. The GSL has invested the Leaders and the Scout Leader the Scouts. Above is a typical moment during this ceremony.

Well done all.

Lynx effect

The promised newspaper article