St Georges Day

The Flag of St George, flew proudly from the top of the Church Tower . Then we had a magnificent peel of bells to remind all that our service was due to start- we were joined by many civic dignatories, and supporters but above all our beavers, cubs, scouts, explorer scouts and leaders came in their droves to celebrate St Georges Day .

We were greeted by a huge smile (which was there for the whole service) on the face of the vicar, who led and joined in our service. The various parts of the service included a sketch played excellently by some of the youngsters, suitably dressed for the occasion which included a fearsome dragon, a valiant St George, and a beautiful princess.

Everyone joined in the hymn singing, which must have been heard outside in the main road, -such was the volume.

And while we`re on talking about the music, we couldn`t have sang so well without the sterling support of the organist. Some days in our lives, we feel “down” but this wasn’t` one of them; this day accentuated the wonderful feeling we have for our movement, and made us even more proud of the day that Baden-Powell created and left us such a legacy.

A collection made during the service amounted to £300.33 was donated to the St.Oswald`s Childrens Hospice- a magnificent effort to complete our day.

While perambulating among the many in St James and St Basil`s Church, I took the opportunity to nudge a few to make contributions to Lookwide. The following came via email within a few days- and I`ve never stopped laughing since then- here it is.

Wor D.C .

She ganz aboot hur bizniss

In a manna that’s furst class

Wor DC ’s a smyla, But sumtimz haz a stare

Coz if its aboot hur bizniss

Then wu had aal betta beware

Wor DC ’s a meniss, Nivva off the fone

She gans aboot hur bizniss

So mayk sure ya divn’t moan

Wor DC ’s carled Kath. Sumtimz a reet aad pest

But she ganz aboot hur bizniss

Te mayk shoor ye pass ya test

Wor DC ’s a peecful sole-

Itz aal becoz ov Bob

Wen she ganz hyem from hur bizniss

The dinnas on the hob (or sumtimz in the durg)

The morral ov this story Aboot wor aad DC

Itz becoz of aal hur bizniss

She disurvz the scoot VC

ANON Written by?????

(Ah knaa wee it tis ,but aam not telling-Ed)

Never get lost in thought---it is usually unfamiliar territory.

Looking through a Church Magazine , I was delighted to see an article by an old friend of mine who was also a Scouter in days gone by. He was also at our St Georges day service.

The article was most amusing and he has given me permission to use it—so here goes.

POOCH IN THE PEWS by

FRANCIS WOOD

 A guide dog is helping to lead the hymn singing at a Welsh Chapel near Llanelli. Five year old Teddy is a golden retriever and joins eagerly in the hymns but sleeps during the sermons. Mr. Jones the organist says the congregation sings more loudly now.

Teddy also loves a good Bark Chorale and changes have been made to make him feel at home. Processions are now referred to as “walkies” and at the end the minister has changed his polite invitation “please be seated” to the peremptory “SIT”.

Many thanks Francis. And it has been great seeing you after such a long time.

News from ‘Chil’

Firstly, congratulations to All Saints who won the indoor games competition and to Kingston Park who were runners up. There was a wide array of games to have a go at including bobbit and completing jigsaws with gloves on. Thanks too to the other competing packs - 1st Dinnington, 47 th Newcastle and 82 nd Newcastle for making an entertaining evening..

We entered a team into the County dragon boat racing competition, held on the Tyne at Newburn – thanks to the cubs from All Saints and Brunton Park who paddled hard in cold and windy conditions. It would be good to see this event held again.

Thanks for those Cubs who were in the colour parties for the St George’s Day parade and to the cubs and beavers that did the sketch about St George – it was a story well told. And to all renewed their promises and recited the law – well done you came out loud and clear.

Finally it was good to come and see the Gang Show – well done to all who took part and for the cub section - two cub leaders both sing solos in the gang show – well done thanks Mark and Lewis..

Report from Sarah Haswell

Sarah Haswell

A message from Glynn Payne

Hi Everyone

Just to say a big thank you to you all for your hard work and effort  in making the St George's Day Service  at St James and St Basil such a tremendous success. Everyone's  contribution made it a brilliant evening.  

It was a memorable occasion and all our guests appreciated  the warmth and the vitality displayed. It showed Scouting at its best, the involvement of young people guided by dedicated adults.
Well done!!

Many thanks
Glynn

(Glynn`s message puts everything in the right perspective I know that many letters and emails etc have arrived from visitors in the same vein. Well done to everyone, not forgetting the leaders who brought along such a big congregation of their youngsters Ed. ).

Newcastle Gang Show

It certainly was one of the shows that Newcastle have put on. Apart from the superb cast, the lighting, staging was very good, and the costuming excellent. If you didn`t see it, make sure that you get your seat booked for next years, or even better still, become a member of the gang,- it`s super.

Do you want to help in a good turn?

Vince MacKell has a contact in Burma, who is making an appeal for football boots. The youngsters out there are just as keen on their football as we are over here, but very few of them have got, or can`t afford new boots. So if you have any that you have grown out of or don`t require any more, please contact Vince who will arrange to collect them and help out these youngsters. Go to it.