Kennet District Scout Council AGM

I went along to the Kennet District AGM at Park House School last night. I have a particular interest in the Scout movement as both my sons are Scouts - with 3rd Newbury.

There were written reports, illustrated with photos of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts at various activities. The District Commissioner Nigel Sayers also gave a report, highlighting the best bits of the year - one of which was a mass enrolment of 21 Beavers in one night at Wash Common (its no surprise the District has seen an increase in numbers over the last 12 months!)

The overall impression was that a large number of boys (and girls!) aged 6 to 18 are having a lot of fun thanks to the hard work and enthusiasm of dedicated leaders. Whilst its good to hear that the district managed to replace all the leaders that left, they could still do with many more; for instance there are enough would- be Beavers on the waiting list to start up three colonies overnight if the volunteers were to be found. From my own experience I think the leaders often have as much fun as the kids in some of the activities.