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St Georges Day Parade - April 22nd 2012 |
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The annual event started with the Group assembling at the Headquarters and marching with colours flying to St. Peter’s. All 5 Sections of the group were represented (a ‘First’ for Irthlingborough).
The Rector, Father John Hall delivered a Scout-friendly service with the Young People taking part and renewing their Promises.
Following the Service more than 100 young people along with Leaders and Parents set off on a hike to Stanwick Lakes to try out the Assault Course and work up an appetite.
The English weather stayed fine for the group and the barbecue chefs just about managed to feed everybody before they all had to be back to Irthlingborough so the young people could to be picked up by their parents.
A BIG ‘THANK-YOU’ to all who helped make the SAS contribution work, the Young People for turning up, having fun and eating burgers by the bucket- load and the Leaders for being Leaders and being there!
Special thanks to Chris Ward for sorting the food and Alistair Cochran (our Former County Commissioner) who turned up to renew his Promise and ended up being Head Chef.
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1st Irthlingborough receive grant for New Tents |
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The 1st Irthlingborough Scout Group has just received a magnificent donation of £2400.00 from the High Sheriff Initiative Fund to support it’s work with the Young People in the Irthlingborough Area.
This year, in particular, sees the Queens Diamond Jubilee and the Group, now over 150 strong, plan to camp at the Nene Valley District Camp in May. The grant will enable the majority of our members to attend.
Although more tents are still needed, this very generous grant provided some valuable extra tent space.
The High Sheriff’s Fund is administered by the Northamptonshire Community Foundation.
Northamptonshire Community Foundation Fund Development Manager Jessica Pilkington, said: "The High Sheriff was delighted to support this project and help continue the proud tradition of Young People taking part in Scouting and learning skills that will last them a lifetime”
 
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Sky Blue Explorers - March 10th 2012 |
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23 Group Members from all four sections joined over 2,000 Scouts from the Midlands to enjoy a Great Day out at the Rioch Stadium, home of Coventry City FC. (Is this our first link activity since Explorers started? Oh Yes!!
Up early for the hours’ drive to the Sky Blues, we were met by the organisers (what a great job they did!) to have the morning’s entertainment which included…… 5 a side football; dribbling skills (that’s with a football – not your mouth!); painting; magic shows; how fast can you kick a ball; bouncy castle…… etc. etc. etc…….!!!
Then the Coventry Scout Band entertained us whilst the Youngsters (and a few oldies - not me though! - Rob!!) queued to meet some of the Football Stars and get their autographs and pictures.
After a quick bite to eat (and it was quick!) we were led in to the main stadium where all 2,000 of us quickly filled up an entire corner of the ground.
It was still over an hour to kick off and the noise was deafening! ‘Oh what an Atmosphere…..’ (Who sang that?)
The Group were then invited to parade around the ground and then back to the seats.
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