Twas the week before Christmas and there was no chance of the Scouts being quiet!!

Wednesday 16^th December 2009

Twas the week before Christmas, all was still and quiet…… Until the Scouts turned up that was!!

Then the highlight of the evening came. The room became dark and a rather large shadow appeared at the window. Who could it be? Was it a plane? Was it an elephant? No it was “FATHER CHRISTMAS”

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Group presents "Thank you" badge to town Vicar

Sunday 13^th December 2009

The Scout Group was pleased to be able to present a Thank-You Badge to the Rector of St. Peters Irthlingborough Canon John Westwood.

Cannon Westwood has taken an active part in Scouting activities. Amongst other things he arranged our St. George’s Day celebrations and the dedication of the Commemorative stone in 2008 as part of the Group centenary celebrations.

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‘100 Years of Scouting in Irthlingborough’ Book Launch

Friday 4^th December 2009

A crowd of over 60 people gathered at the Headquarters to see the ‘100 Years of Scouting in Irthlingborough’ book in to publication.

The Editorial Team of David and Kathleen Maddock and Lyle Abbott officially launched the book which was almost a year in preparation. Guests had an opportunity to collect their pre-ordered books and purchase copies.

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