News
25/01/2007
Durham Scouts Centenary celebrations take off
Scouts in County Durham launched their Centenary celebrations quite literally with the release of thousands of balloons.
Bishop Auckland Scout District, which includes Spennymoor, Sedgefield, Ferryhill and Newton Aycliffe arranged for a balloon for every one of its members from the youngest Beaver Scout to the oldest Leader.
Ian Johnson, District Commissioner, said: 'Scouting reaches far and wide, just like these balloons. We have 18 meetings every week locally for different young people.'
Other districts in the Scout county will be launching balloons from Darlington, Sunderland and Gateshead.
Mr Johnson commented:'While this might be a spectacle in itself, it shows everybody how Scouting is fun and that we will be enjoying ourselves.'
