St George's Day is a
regular fixture in the Scouting calendar. These pictures
capture the event.
2007
The 2007
parade was held at the Kerith Centre on Sunday 22 April
2007. Following the success of last years parade through the
town we repeated the experience this time. The Cub flag was
carried by Sam Holloway this year.
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Here they come
The group passes the saluting base on the bandstand |
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Scouts having a chat
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Arrival at the Kerith Centre
All lined up |
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Dismissal
The District Commissioner thanks everybody for coming |
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Thanks to Marian
Carter's Mum for the photos.
Bagheera also took
some photos - you can see them on her
Picasa site.
2006
The 2006 parade which was
held at the Kerith Centre on Sunday 23 April 2006. Before
the service we had a parade through the town centre and 2nd
Bracknell were at the front. The Cub flag was carried by
Tomasz Szymaniec.
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Marching through the Town Centre
This was the first time the District had marched through the town. Picture taken by Derek Jackson courtesy of the Berkshire Scouts website |
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Waiting to depart^
The Cubs lined up waiting for the start of the parade |
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Ready to go^
The Beavers led the 2nd Bracknell contingent. Ben Morgan is carrying the flag |
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Baloo^
Baloo chats to Kestrel while we wait for the start |
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Not long now...^
Surely we must start soon. Looks like rain... |
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Off we go^
Thank goodness. At last the parade departs. We are the lead group this year |
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Pictures marked ^
have been kindly supplied by Rob Lee, a Wolves parent.
2005
We don't have any pictures from the 2005 parade which was
held at the Kerith Centre on Sunday 17 April 2005. The Cub
flag was carried by Fraser Wood. Luke Bartholomew read the
Cub Law.
2004
The District St George's
Day Parade took place on Sunday 25 April 2004. It was held at
Ascot Racecourse as usual. Thanks to
Clive Earle - a Stags parent - we now have some pictures of
the afternoon.
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On the way
With the Beavers leading the way the group heads towards the Balcony Restaurant. Matt Molyneux carried the Cub flag this year |
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All quiet
The formal part of the afternoon is held in the Balcony Restaurant |
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Line of flags
While the rest of the group had gone inside, the standard bearers were left waiting until it was time for them to make their entrance |
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In a huddle
After the service the Cubs wait to line up at the bottom of the steps. We were at the back of the parade this year |
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Ready to go
The Beavers are back in front as the group lines up ready to start the march past |
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Quick march
The front of the parade moves off |
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Behind you!
Some spectators are so busy looking for their own group that they forget that we are still to come |
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Bagheera strides out
Bagheera proves that he can march like the best of them as the Cubs continue their stroll to the saluting base |
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Things were much
the same in 2003
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Waiting to start
The Cubs line up with the flag which is carried by Stephen Dove this year |
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Quick march
After the service the Cubs march around the square and head off to the saluting base |
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District Dismiss
At the end of the parade |
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Waiting to start
Allan (Baloo) and Akela wait for things to begin. Matt Brambley is carrying the Scout flag |
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Keep up Baloo
Akela and Baloo stride out as the parade sets off. The other Cubs must be there somewhere |
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Thanks to Allan
Coles for providing these pictures
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Into position
Andrew Cook is carrying the Cub flag this year. Akela, Chil (Diane) and Tabaqui (Martin) bring up the rear |
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Pack Alert
Akela and Chil stand smartly. Cubs include Andrew Agar, Neil Coles (Mang), Lee Morgan and Alex Roberts amongst others. |
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Thanks to Allan
Coles for providing these pictures
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