Special tribute paid to Lily on Founder’s Day

Coronavirus restrictions meant this year’s event involved an online service on Monday evening.

Canon Andrew Sage, from St Stephen-on-the-Cliffs Church in North Shore, led a service and highlighted the courage and adventure of Baden Powell.

A special tribute was also made to former Blackpool councillor and president of the Blackpool District Scout Council, Lily Henderson, who died aged 94 in December last year.

Nichola Bonsor, who is the group Scout leader for 51st St Stephen-on-the-Cliffs.

Amy Southern, Scout leader, said: “51st St Stephen-on-the-Cliffs hosted a virtual Founder’s Day service this year.

“We were welcomed by Nichola Bonsor, who is the group Scout leader for 51st St Stephen-on-the-Cliffs.

“This was followed by a short service led by Canon Andrew who talked about Lord Baden-Powell and his legacy.

“He spoke about how he made a difference to so many people, quoting Lord Baden-Powell saying ‘The most worthwhile thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.’

Canon Andrew Sage, from St Stephen-on-the-Cliffs Church in North Shore

“This service was then followed with the members of 51st Blackpool renewing their sectional promises and to finish off we had a sing-a-long.”

Blackpool District Beavers also held their own celebration via Zoom the same evening when they renewed their promise.

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