1st Stanstead Abbotts and St. Margaret's Scout Group

Six girl and four boy Scouts travelled to Westminster Abbey by train and river boat where Clare and Harry planted a cross in honour of all Scouts who had given their lives for their country. The trip then took in the Imperial War Museum, where the stench of the trenches exhibition seemed rather familiar to some!

They said it was inspiring to see medals that had been awarded to Scouts in the Ashcroft Medal collection. Walking along Whitehall the Scouts stopped to take pictures at the Cenotaphs - both the one remembering the men and the other more recent monument erected to remember the women. 

Another highlight was watching the amazing Lord Mayor’s Firework show from the comfort of the riverboat on the Thames, before catching the train back to Stanstead Abbotts.

Three more Scouts joined the group back at the HQ where two new Scouts were invested around the campfire before all retired to the comfort of their tents (yes tents!).

Sunday morning began with the traditional smell of bacon before being joined by the rest of the troop when 19 Scouts participated in the act of Remembrance at the village church. Jenny laid a wreath on behalf of the Scouts and Tony led the colour party supported by Grace and Oliver.

Joining the Scouts, Cubs and Beavers were members of the Guides and Youth Club totalling about 70 young people in all attending the service and observing the two minutes silence.  They also listened to the role call of those lost from the village during the two great wars before hearing the Last Post played on a lone trumpet and then sining the National Anthem.