Happy Christmas and New Year to everyone!
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in the Group for all their input and effort. The young people in each of the sections for their enthusiasm and willingness to try new things, their parents that support them and therefore the Group.
Especially I’d like to thank all our volunteers that run and support each section, without them none of what we do would be possible. They get no financial gain from doing what they do, it is just the enjoyment they get in helping others to gain new skills for life and enjoy the outdoors. The best feeling is watching the young people start their Scouting journey, in Squirrels now, learning new skills, physical, mental and leadership skills as they grow within the Group. Hopefully like many they will come back to Scouting when older to pass on that knowledge as volunteers themselves.
This year there have been many opportunities, camps in the UK and overseas, adventure and badge weekends, challenge expeditions and competitive marches, sailing, climbing, caving, crafting and so many more.
So here is to a very Happy Christmas and New Year and a well earned short break for all our volunteers. Looking forward to more skills, camps and adventure next year!
Steve
Chair Trustee Board
chair@1stroyalforest.org.uk
