Scout party takes off
YOUNG Scouts celebrated
their group's ballooning numbers
and 100 years of Scouting
at the weekend.
Members of Bishop Auckland
Scout District released
300 balloons on Saturday, to
mark the centenary of the
scouting movement.
Each balloon represented a
member of the troop, and were
released from Ferryhill on a
breezy morning with the hope
that they will carry the scouting
message far and wide.
District commissioner Ian
Johnson said: "It was dark
when we started, but the team
worked well together and we
were finished with plenty of
time to spare. Every one of
our 19 training sections and
our scout fellowship came
along to see the balloons off.
"It was a great sight and a
tremendous start to the
year."
The local Scout district has
seen its numbers increase
over recent years, and members
will be taking part in a
number of special activities to
mark the centenary throughout
the year.
More information on the
Scout movement in the local
area can be obtained from Ian
Johnson on 0845-0944-084 or by
emailing bishopauckland@
durhamscouts.org.uk
9:51am Tuesday 23rd January 2007
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