HUNDREDS of Scouts, Beavers, Cubs, Explorers and Leaders marched through Poole as the annual St George’s Day Scout Parade returned.
After a two-year absence as a result of the Covid pandemic, around 600 people paraded along Poole Quay, the birth place of scouting.
Participants passed the statue Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouts.
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The mayor of Poole, Councillor Julie Bagwell was in attendance and watched as the parade passed the Baden-Powell statue.
Young people read out statements summing up the message of St George that revealed a large St George’s flag.
During the renewal of promise ceremony, District Commissioner, Ragen Bartaby thanked volunteers for all they do in scouting.
He said: “It’s great to see scouting back in the public after the pandemic.
“Scouting is as strong in Poole as it ever was with numbers returning to pre-pandemic levels, but there is always room for more, but more adult help is needed.”
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