Both Walpole and Pitshanger Scouts turned their thoughts to Remembrance this week, ahead of the District parade on Sunday. The Scouts learnt about the importance of remembrance, and then set about making a poppy wreath.
After flag break and an opening game, each patrol set out its own table and chairs while the leaders briefed the Patrol Leaders. From there it was the PLs' job to run. The craft table held egg boxes, plastic bottles, tissue paper, card, wire and twine, and from there it was left to the Scouts to plan out their wreaths.
Egg boxes and bottles on their way to becoming poppies
Drawing poppies, one petal at a time
It was nice to see the Scout's creativity as they produced very different results.
Drawn and egg-box poppies on one wreath
A ring of hands
On Friday, Daniel, one of our leaders, talked to the Scouts about his Duke of Edinburgh Gold expedition, which gave them a look at where the skills they learn in this hall can lead.
Daniel on his Gold expedition
Both evenings also included a fire drill. Walpole had a happier occasion as well: new Scouts were invested and made their Promise. Welcome to you all.
The wreaths will be displayed in the Scout Hut. On Sunday, the Scouts join the other uniformed organisations to parade through Ealing to the service at Ealing Green War Memorial. Full smart uniform, school shoes, and a poppy, please. All Beavers, Cubs and Scouts are expected to attend, so please do make every effort to be there.
We will remember them.
