More photos taken of the Ormskirk and District Scouts St George's Day Parade 22nd April 2012
There were so many happy faces on display in Ormskirk on Sunday, that Life In Another Town needed to publish a second photo set to show all the photographs taken on the day.
Ormskirk and District Scouts St Georges Day Parade 2012
In addition to photos sets, there is a great video clip of the Scouting event in Coronation Park also on Life In Another Town.
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Video clip of Ormskirk and District Scouts singing There is a flag flying high from the castle of my heart
Many, many scouts from all over West Lancashire gathered at the bandstand in Coronation Park in Ormskirk on Sunday 22nd April 2012 to celebrate St. George's Day.
Ormskirk and District Scouts St George's Day Parade Sunday 22nd April 2012
Hundreds of local scouts from Ormskirk and District, including Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Brownies and Rainbow groups, enjoyed the sunny, dry weather on Sunday and paraded from St Anne's Primary School through along to Coronation Park.
Pamela Tompsett talks to the BBC about being nominated as an Olympic Torchbearer through Ormskirk
Pamela is a scout recruiter and has been nominated to be one of a select number of Olympic Torchbearers.
Ormskirk Scouts
'Amazing Anna' a 12 year old Ormskirk Scout will also be among the Olympic Torchbearers Article by Andrew King - Ormskirk Scouts
Anna will be a proud Olympic torchbearer through Ormskirk on Friday 1st June 2012. It`s twelve years since Anna underwent an emergency lifesaving operation after suffering from bowel disease, leaving her with a permanent ileostomy. Anna has had all her large intestine and half of her small intestine removed.
Video 2 of 2 Chief Scout Gold Award presentation to West Lancashire Scouts
West Lancashire College in Skelmersdale on Thursday February 9th 2012. The video contains a congratulatory speech made by the County President Mrs Gail Stanley, MBE, DL, JP.
Megan, 14, Preston said, “I’m in Scouting because I love camping, climbing and adventure. It’s through Scouts that I have had the opportunity to take part in these activities and learn new skills.”
Mathew, 15, Chorley said, “I love taking advantage of the international opportunities Scouting offers. Scouting also allows me to volunteer with younger sections this is great because I enjoy teaching new skills’
Andrew, 14, Fylde said, “I enjoy camping and making new friends, that’s with I’m a Scout”
Kevin Lee, Parent said “Scouting is perfect for my child in a society of computer and health issues.
West Lancashire Scouts
Scouting gives my child the freedom to explore the outdoors and develop into a young adult. This is only possible because the adult volunteers.”
Scouting is the largest co-educational youth movement in the UK with a total of 480,896 members
Worldwide, there are well over 28 million members in over 216 Countries. Two thirds of the membership lives in developing Countries.
The Aim of the Scouts Association is “To promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.
Scouting in West Lancashire has a membership of over 10,000 members in the following 8 Districts: Chorley, Blackpool, Preston, Ormskirk, South Ribble, Fylde, Wyre and Lonsdale.
In May of 2009, TV adventurer Bear Grylls became the UK’s tenth Chief Scout
Think you know Scouting… Think Again http://youtu.be/h1N3mq7uAYI
The Partnership between The Scout Association and The Woodland Trust has resulted in over 500,000 new trees being planted.
Scouting offers fun, challenge and everyday adventure to 400,000 girls and boys across the UK.
80% of Scouts think Scouting has improved their confidence and teamwork.
87% of Scouts think Scouting helps them to make a greater contribution to their community.
88% of young people said that Scouting helped them at school and in employment.
Chief Scout Award presentation to West Lancashire Scouts. Video Part 1/2
West Lancashire College in Skelmersdale on Thursday February 9th 2012
The video audio sound track contains two speeches made by Lord Baden Powell relating to Scouting in Part1 and a congratulatory speech made to the recipients of the Gold Award by the County President.
Press Release from the West Lancashire Scouts
50 Scouts from Lancashire gain Chief Scout Bear Grylls Award
West Lancashire Scouts have awarded 50 girls and boys ages 10 to 14 their Chief Scout Award. This is the highest award attainable for their age. The presentation took place in the new £42 Million West Lancashire College in Skelmersdale. Mrs Gail Stanley MBE, JP, DL, presented the awards and Cllr Rob Bailey Mayor of West Lancashire BC offered congratulations.
The event focused on the fun, commitment and personal development the Scouts gained from the award. The award encompass the essence of Scouting, which gives young people the opportunity to take part in a wide range of activities from; volunteering, climbing, hiking, rafting, kayaking and even attending international camps in places such as Sweden and Austria.
West Lancashire Scout receiving Gold Award
Tom, 14, Ormskirk said “Through the award I was given the opportunity to volunteer with the younger Scouts (aged 6-8) this has given me leaderships skills and made me more confidence. Scouting has allowed me to take part in skiing and overnight hiking, experience that have changed my life”
“Scouting is not all badges it’s what’s behind these awards; the fun; the friendship and the adventure. Scouting is making a difference to the life’s 10,000 young people across Lancashire and offers fantastic opportunities to millions globally.” Former Awardee and Guest Speaker on the night Harry, 16, Preston
‘As a society, we do tend to get bogged down with ‘you can’t do this, you can’t do that’ and I think it’s a shame – kids lose out on so much of the magic of the outdoors. I want kids to learn how to start fires without matches, build camps, and climb mountains. Our ancestors had these skills for generations and now we are in danger of losing them.’ says Chief Scout Bear Grylls.
If you would like to volunteer with us Scouting or would like your child to join visit www.scouts.org.uk/join or call 01995613361
Photos taken at the West Lancashire Chief Scout Gold Award presentations
Presentation of Chief Scout's Gold Award Certificates By Mrs Gail
Stanley MBE, JP, DL County President, West Lancashire Scouts in the Hope
Theatre, West Lancashire College, Skelmersdale On Thursday 9 February 2012
West Lancashire Chief Scout Gold Award presentations
Order of Proceedings
Introduction
Mike Simpson, County Chairman Thought for the Day
Sue Goldstraw, Ormskirk District Commissioner Welcome
Cllr Rob Bailey, Mayor of West Lancashire Council What the Award Means to Me
Harry Blanchard, Former Awardee
Presentation of the Chief Scout's Gold Award Certificates by Mrs Gail
Stanley MBE, JP, DL, President of the West Lancashire Scouts
Address
Mrs Gail Stanley Vote of Thanks
Kevin Lee, Parent of James Closing Remarks
County Chairman
