The spirit of adventure!

I was a scout a long time ago (indeed I played the tenor drum for a while in the scout band) and it was a huge pleasure to welcome beaver scouts, cub scouts, scouts and explorer scouts, and all their helpers, leaders, supporters and families to Buckingham on Sunday afternoon. We were lucky to have weather so that all the colours were on fine display for the St George's Day procession!

Along with the Lord Lieutenant Sir Henry Aubrey-Fletcher, his wife Sara and the Mayoress, my wife Julie, we welcomed them to the church. The service including some stirring songs (e.g. "When the Saints") a fantastic video about the joys of being part of the scouting movement (see link below) and short vignette of the story of St George.

Having taken the salute outside the White Hart, everyone retired to the Community Centre for tea and cake. A perfect afternoon!

My thanks go to all the organisers and scout leaders who work so hard to provide great opportunities for young people regardless of race, creed or class.

This would seem to be good for all of us whether we are scouts or not!

The Scout Law

• A Scout is to be trusted.
• A Scout is loyal.
• A Scout is friendly and considerate.
• A Scout belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
• A Scout has courage in all difficulties.
• A Scout makes good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
• A Scout has self-respect and respect for others.