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DICTUM
December 2007
The year just passed has slipped by too quickly and with so many extra events to take part in during our year of celebrations we as leaders haven’t had too much free time. We each will have our own great memories and our own special highlights from what has been a very busy but enjoyable year. For some it will be the Centenary Camps, for others perhaps the Royal Garden Party in early summer or maybe the Gala Night just past. Whatever has been your highlight all the events organised have made 2007 a year to remember for a long time. I would like to offer my personal thanks to everyone who has helped organise events, both large and small, in the past year and to thank you too from the young people of the District who benefit so much from the efforts you put in week after week.
As we approach the festive season we are more than ready for a short but well earned break when families and friends can share a bit more of our precious time. May I sincerely wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Centenary Celebrations
Gala Night in the Waterfront Hall on 24th November – This was a great success with Peter Corry leading the celebrations in the local official finale of our Centenary year.
A number of our District leaders attended the national event in the O2 Arena in London and by all accounts it was quite a spectacle with even Minis driven by Network Scouts taking to the stage.
St. George's Day Parade at Windsor
on 20th April, 2008
Headquarters is looking for suitable candidates to take part in this parade in the wonderful setting of Windsor Castle. If you have anyone who is well on their way to gaining their Queen’s Scout Award then they may fit the bill. Give Ken Gillespie a call at HQ for more details.
Tree Planting
Well done to everyone who took advantage of the tree planting opportunity at Monkstown wood. Volunteers from the Ulster Wildlife Trust helped run this event together with Newtownabbey Borough Council and the Woodland Trust. Cubs and leaders from 1st Monkstown helped out on Saturday morning with Cubs and Scouts from 1st Jordanstown and 1st Ballyclare, pictured right, digging in on the Sunday morning. The weather was fairly kind on both days and between the two days a total of 500 trees were planted. Species included oak, alder, hazel and birch and in not too many years when they are well established the area should be a haven for all kinds of wildlife.
There may be future sessions organised if there is enough interest so contact Tessa Stock to find out more – contact details Tel. 44830282 (email tessa.stock@ulsterwildlifetrust.org).
David email daholmes@f2s.com)
PS Why can you not find painkillers in an aviary? Because the parrots eat them all!
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