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Over the weekend of the 26^th to the 28^th of April a group of 15 Scouts and 6 leaders planted somewhere in the region of 300 trees at Wicksteed Park in Kettering.

The weather over the weekend was colder than usual for the time of year. Although there were a few rain showers and even a hail storm the hardy group stuck to their task.

The Scouts really enjoyed themselves and they even commented that in years to come they could show their grandchildren what they did when they were Scouts - What a legacy to leave!

Our heartfelt thanks goes to Wicksteed Park for allowing us to be part of the conservation work on site.

As a special attraction to support the Irthlingborough Christmas Fayre on Thursday 13^th December, Irthlingborough Scouts Active Support Group erected a Climbing Wall in the High Street.

Despite the bitingly-cold evening, the Young people of the Town enjoyed an exciting climb because the wall itself was covered with natural ice!

Scouts led the way with demonstration climbing and then were joined by lots of local young people.

The Scouts in conjunction with the Town Council organised this part of the event to give support and publicity to local Scouting.

On the 25^th November, Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from Groups from around the Nene Valley assembled at Rushden’s Scout HQ for the “Chief Scout Awards” Annual Ceremony. This is where Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are awarded their Chief Scout’s Bronze, Silver & Gold Certificates.

Beavers receive Bronze, Cubs Silver and Scouts Gold. At 10.15am the Awards began, first with the Beavers then Cubs and finally Scouts.

Two Scouts from Irthlingborough achieved their Gold Award, John Coomber & Luke Powell. Unfortunately, John could not attend. The Award was presented to Luke by the Mayor of Rushden and the District Commissioner in front of a crowd of Leaders and Parents from the Groups within the District.