Scouting Snapshots

Blackpool District Scout Council held its Annual Carol Service at the Salvation Army Citadel.

The Scouts were joined by Blackpool District Scout President Coun Lily Hendersonas well as Steve Morton, County Commissioner for West Lancashire Scouts, and members of the Blackpool Scout District Executive Committee

Every group in Blackpool District filled the fall and upstairs balcony of the venue on Raikes Parade, Blackpool, on Wednesday.

The opening words were led by Victoria Da Silva, District Commissioner for Blackpool Scouts who welcomed everyone to the service, and then proceeded to hand over the evening to Emma Hornby Assistant District Commissioner responsible for activities.

Emma led the Scouts in traditional festive songs like Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer, followed by readings by young leaders, and a short address of the meaning of Christmas led by Emma and assisted by Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts.

The main purpose of the evening was for each group to bring some gifts for the charity, Amazing Grace.

Tinned food, toiletries, warm socks, and torches, and were brought to the service and presented at the front whilst the first carol was sung.

These goods will now be donated to the charity.

After the carols, the group enjoyed mince pies, biscuits, hot drinks and juice in the dining room.

All fired up for a trip to armoury

44th Blackpool Cubs enjoyed a trip to Leeds to learn all about equipment used in battle.

The youngsters travelled by coach along with other packs from Blackpool to visit The Royal Armoury.

While there they had a look at all the medieval and present day equipment used during battle. And they even got to get their hands on some of it themselves.

There was even a site for 007 James Bond himself

The 44th Cubs are based at St John Vianney’s Church in Blackpool.

Beavers don fancy dress to become resort super heroes

The weren’t quite flying through the Layton skies, but the 3rd Blackpool Beaver Scouts felt empowered when they became super heroes for the night.

The youngsters, aged six to eight, enjoyed the special super hero themed night, during their recent meeting at St Mark’s Church Hall, Westcliffe Drive, Layton.

Earlier this year the Beavers took part in the baking competition and worked on their air activities badge.

Beaver Scouts are the youngest section of the Scouting family.

Their activities are based around making things, outdoor activities, singing, playing games, going out on visits, investigating nature, listening to stories, learning how to be safe and most importantly, making new friends.

To find out how to join visit: http://blackpoolscouts.org.uk/who-we-are/beavers