Blessed with glorious sunshine and the support of family and friends our group turned out and paid their respects to the fallen. Impecable behaviour by all our young people from beavers through to young leaders throughout the parade and service of remembrance in Gosforth central park. We were once again joined by 100th Scout group from Heaton and also, for the first year West Gosforth.

Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Young Leaders and Leaders from both Central Gosforth and West Gosforth Scout Groups took part in this year’s group camp at Dilson. Activities included wide games, campfires, orienteering, hiking, backwoods cooking, knots and nightline.

The executive committee once again organised our annual social get together, with families of all sections attending a Friday night BBQ on All Saints Church green.

Thanks go to Scouts and young leaders for running games to raise funds for the upcoming Tall Ships sailing weekend, and to Lewis for organising and setting them up. The raffle was a success helped by kind donations from parents and friends.

Forty two beavers, cubs and scouts took part in JOTT. We went on a beautiful walk along Warkworth beach somehow avoiding the rain. Beavers and cubs walked for 5 miles and scouts walked for 8 miles.