Centenary Celebrations
District Leaders’ BBQ and Quiz – this was held on Saturday, 16th June in Ballyclare Rugby Football Club and was a great success with 60 leaders and friends attending. The weather was kind to us, especially Ian Finlay who supervised the cooking of the steaks, etc. I think everyone welcomed the chance to have a relaxing evening and enjoy the competition of the quiz. We may well consider making this an annual event if there is enough interest. My thanks to everyone who assisted in any way to make the evening such a success.
Crawfordsburn Garden Party
– I hope everyone from our District who attended this event enjoyed the experience. It isn’t everyday we get the chance to rub shoulders with royalty or our local politicians. It was a glorious day weather-wise and there was a great atmosphere enjoyed by all.
Link to Garden Party Photographs
Slemish Sunrise
– A number of Explorer Scouts reached the top of Slemish at about 3.00am on the morning of 1st August. A few others, including myself, arrived at 4.45am and it was looking good for a bright morning until just before dawn when the cloud moved in and the rain started but it couldn’t dampen our spirits. At 5.15am we renewed our promise as planned in the mist and rain and then headed home for an early breakfast before going to Carrickfergus. Thanks to Barry Preston for organizing this.
Scouting Sunrise
– this event was very well attended considering the time and day of the week. Well done to everyone who came and braved the cold and damp morning. It was good to see every group represented with many former scouts and leaders there too.
Link to Scouting Sunrise Photographs
Centenary Formal First Annual Formal
– Co. Antrim Network Scouts are organising a formal in Antrim for all members of Network and leaders. This function is planned for 6th October with a cost of £30. If anyone is interested please contact Kai Young – 07740 464047, Simon Trimble – 07775 857527 or Jayne Logan – 07921 395752.
Annual General Meeting and Leaders' Meeting
These meetings will be held on Thursday, 13th September. The AGM will start at 7.30pm with the main leaders’ meeting at 8.00pm. The venue is 4th Carrickfergus, ie the Church Hall of St Nicholas Parish Church. Please note that parking is available in the public car park across the street from the hall. Do not park directly outside the hall as wheel clamping restrictions apply.
I look forward to seeing you there to discuss the upcoming season and proposed events. Don’t forget your diaries!
Shop Window Display
Congratulations to 1st Monkstown, 1st Cloughfern and 1st Whitehead Group who finished 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively in the Shop Window Display competitions. A good result for South East District.
David
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