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Bouncing to celebrate centenary of Cub Scouts

Cub Scouts from across North Lincolnshire bounced the evening away at Scunthorpe’s Air Kings Trampoline Park to renew their promise for an unforgettable celebration of fun, friendship and adventure at the final event of their centenary year.

Boys and girls aged between eight and ten-and-a-half partied away; trying to jump the highest while reciting the promise they made at their investitures:

I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen
To help other people
And to keep the Cub Scout Law.

North Lincolnshire District Commissioner Angela Bradley said: “This unusual Promise Party marks the end of a fantastic year of celebration for our cubs.

“It demonstrates the enthusiasm and energy the young people have for their organisation; and also, the enthusiasm and energy of their volunteer leaders.

“We’re very proud of them all.”

In April, Scouting ambassador Steve Backshall dropped into North Lincolnshire by helicopter for a flying visit to meet hundreds of young Scouts, Cubs, Beavers and Guides.

Adventurer-naturalist Backshall landed at Primrose Hill Scout Campsite near Scunthorpe to join the youngsters plus their leaders and helpers for PrimJam II, the area’s premier activity camp.

Scouting was founded in 1907, but 2016 marks the 100th anniversary of the Cubs section which now caters for boys and girls aged eight to ten-and-a-half.

Steve’s mission has been to help increase numbers of Cub Scouts currently even further, to celebrate and thank all the adult volunteer leaders and be as visible as possible in their local communities.

Steve said: “Like me, Cub Scouts love adventure and the outdoors. That’s why I’m so excited to be the Ambassador for Cubs100, the 2016 centenary of Cubs. With thousands of adventure camps, parties and other activities taking place right across the UK, we’re calling it The Wildest Birthday Ever.

“Today 150,000 girls and boys are enjoying the fun and friendship of Cubs in the UK. They’re learning new skills, trying new things and having the best possible start in life. If you were a Cub, why not come back and give us a little of your time as a volunteer? You’ll have incredible fun and help inspire a new generation. If you’re aged 8-10½ come join the adventure. Happy Birthday Cubs!”

Scouting is the largest co-educational youth movement in the country – and in North Lincolnshire it is going from strength to strength.

Fourteen groups across the North Lincolnshire district provide fun and adventure for more than 700 young people aged between six and 18 across the four sections of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.

They are led by 150 volunteer leaders and helpers who provide a balanced programme with emphasis on the outdoors and adventure designed to help young people fulfil their true potentials in life.