Adventure, challenge, fun – all words associated with Scouting. At the start of 2016 Chief Scout Bear Grylls challenged Cub Sections the length and breadth of the country to celebrate ‘The Wildest Birthday Ever’ for the Centenary of Cub Scouts – and 11th Broughton St Mary’s Cubs definitely rose to the challenge!
Through the year the Cubs took part in a variety of camps including a large District Camp, named a new sailing Boat at Longcraig Scout Centre, watched a special screening of Jungle Book at Odeon and a trip to the Castle.
The year was rounded off by joining 500+ Cubs from around South East Scotland for a Birthday Party and to renew their promise at the Ross Bandstand. The big promise renewal moment was 19:16 but to get the Cubs warmed up the Cubs were led in singing their favourite campfire songs. After the big moment and formalities had passed the Cubs were wowed by a magician on stage.
South East Scotland Assistant Regional Commissioner (Activities), Diane Marshall said: “It’s been great to see so many local Cubs celebrating their 100th birthday throughout the year, finished off in spectacular fashion with our amazing Promise Party which was held at the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens.”
Edinburgh North East Assistant District Commissioner (Cubs) and local Cub Scout Leader, Simon Cawthorne added: “I really want to thank our dedicated volunteers across Edinburgh North East who give up their valuable time to organise an adventurous programme for our Young People. 2016 has been a massive year for the section and I have been amazed at the variety of activities on offer from sailing sessions at Longcraig, District Camp at Bonaly, visits to the Royal Observatory and fire stations across the District or the weekly sessions taking place across Leith, Newhaven and Portobello areas.”
It’s scertainly been an action-packed year: here’s to the next 100 years of Cub Scouts!
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