Remembrance day on Sunday 10th November was a poignant one, 2014 being the centenary of the start of World War 1. 1st Park Street Scout Group turned out in force to commemorate such a significant occasion, and pay their respects to the fallen at the St Stephen’s Parish Remembrance Day Service. The group showed up in record numbers with members representing the Scout troop plus it's two Beaver Colonies and Cub Packs. Gathered at the Park Street War Memorial, the sea of black and white flags was testament to the support shown by all group members as well as other local groups and members of the community, on such an important occasion. Following the two minutes' silence, the group's poppy wrea
Cubs from both Wolf and Birchwood Packs enjoyed this year's winter camp at Tolmers Scout Centre early in November, despite some activities taking place in a torrential downpour! It was the second time that the two packs have joined together for a Group Cub camp. Nearly forty young people and ten leaders enjoyed the luxury of the site's Norfolk Lodge for the indoor camp, ending on remembrance Sunday. Climbing, abseiling, archery and orienteering kept the cubs active and busy on the two-night camp, along with wide games - challenging outdoor games in the dark. Even the downpour that rained off the traditional camp fire couldn't dampen our spirits. The cubs marked remembrance Sunday wit
