St. Matthews Scout Troop News

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Troop called up for Civic Duty

On Sunday 28th March 2004, the Northamptonshire County Council held a Civic Service at St. Matthews Church and our Scout Troop was asked to provide a Guard of Honour for the Civic Dignitaries.

 

Members of St. Matthews Scout Troop with the Chairman of Northamptonshire County Council, Councillor Mike Boss.


Councillor Mike Boss finalises the arrangements with our Colour Party

 The County Commissioner, John Simmons, chats to the Guard of Honour

 

The Guard of Honour await for the Civic Dignitaries to arrive

Elizabeth and Alan March chat to Leaders
before going into church

 

Standard bearers compare notes before leading the parade into church.....

...and marching along side the church
ahead of the procession

 

The Guard of Honour looking smart as the Deputy Lord Lieutenant passes

 The standard bearers follow the Bishop of Brixworth into church

 

The Service is over and the Civic Dignitaries leave the church

 The Chairman of the County Council. Mike Boss, talking to the Scouts

 

The County Commissioner enjoys a cup of tea with our standard bearer

 Scouts and Leaders enjoy the buffet in the Parish Centre after the service