50 Years of the 53rd
53rd St Barnabas Scout Group
Below is a list of former members we are in contact with:
Tony Dunn PL of Tigers 1961-64
Ross Gavalas Scout 1971-74
Sheila Whelan Akela 1981-85
Thales Panagides Scout 1981-84 Assistant Cub Leader 1984-86
Mark Whelan PL Lions 1981-85
Louise Sayce Scout 1983-86
John Kufou Scout 1981-84
Peter Elton PL Eagles 1981-86, ASL 1986-90, Scout Leader 1990-92, Explorer Leader 2007 -10
Andy Bell PL 1983-87, Cub Leader 1988
Edgar Altenburger GSL 1986-88
Rame Sunthares Scout 1985-90
Nishan Sunthares Scout 1985 - 88, ASL 1988-90
Alexia Vlamis Scout 1983-85, Akela 1990-92, Parents Committee 2005-11
Pele Nicolaides PL Eagles 1987-92
Nicholas Stylianides Scout 1987-90
Alexi Chrysostomou Scout 1987-92 GSL 2001-04
Barry Chrysostomou Scout 1987-93 Scout Leader 2001
Alexander Gregoriou Scout 1987-92
Costas Antoniou Scout 1987-92 Scout Leader 1992-94
Criss Antoniou Scout 1987-93 Member of Scout Fellowship 2010 - 11
Andreas Efstathou Scout 1987-92 Assistant Scout Leader 1992-94
Tracey Vlamis V-Scout 1992-94
Moira Olliffe Scout 1992
Angelos Bayada Scout 1992-98
Marios Stavrou Scout 1994-99 Assistant Scout Leader 1999-2001
Dasha Lomonova Scout 1995-98
Eros Adamides Cub, Scout 1992-2000 Assistant Cub Leader 2000-2008
Nicholas Rushton Scout 1994-1999 Assistant Scout Leader 1999-2002
Timothy Rushton Cub and Scout 1994-2003
Martin Dutton Cub and Scout 1993-2003
Mathew Spiller Scout 1995-1999 Assistant Scout Leader 1999-2002
If there are any updates needed please let me know.
Tony Dunn PL of Tigers 1961-64
Ross Gavalas Scout 1971-74
Sheila Whelan Akela 1981-85
Thales Panagides Scout 1981-84 Assistant Cub Leader 1984-86
Mark Whelan PL Lions 1981-85
Louise Sayce Scout 1983-86
John Kufou Scout 1981-84
Peter Elton PL Eagles 1981-86, ASL 1986-90, Scout Leader 1990-92, Explorer Leader 2007 -10
Andy Bell PL 1983-87, Cub Leader 1988
Edgar Altenburger GSL 1986-88
Rame Sunthares Scout 1985-90
Nishan Sunthares Scout 1985 - 88, ASL 1988-90
Alexia Vlamis Scout 1983-85, Akela 1990-92, Parents Committee 2005-11
Pele Nicolaides PL Eagles 1987-92
Nicholas Stylianides Scout 1987-90
Alexi Chrysostomou Scout 1987-92 GSL 2001-04
Barry Chrysostomou Scout 1987-93 Scout Leader 2001
Alexander Gregoriou Scout 1987-92
Costas Antoniou Scout 1987-92 Scout Leader 1992-94
Criss Antoniou Scout 1987-93 Member of Scout Fellowship 2010 - 11
Andreas Efstathou Scout 1987-92 Assistant Scout Leader 1992-94
Tracey Vlamis V-Scout 1992-94
Moira Olliffe Scout 1992
Angelos Bayada Scout 1992-98
Marios Stavrou Scout 1994-99 Assistant Scout Leader 1999-2001
Dasha Lomonova Scout 1995-98
Eros Adamides Cub, Scout 1992-2000 Assistant Cub Leader 2000-2008
Nicholas Rushton Scout 1994-1999 Assistant Scout Leader 1999-2002
Timothy Rushton Cub and Scout 1994-2003
Martin Dutton Cub and Scout 1993-2003
Mathew Spiller Scout 1995-1999 Assistant Scout Leader 1999-2002
If there are any updates needed please let me know.
22nd March 2008
The Church Service was emotional for former members
and a proud moment for the Group returning to St Barnabas
Church the place of the 53rd's birth.
After the service the 253 Group accompanied us with their
band on a march from the Church to our present day
location. Once at the Scout Hut we started the Meetings.
All Cubs and Scouts had to pass through 9 stalls run by
former members teaching Scouting skills in a fun way.
The Church Service was emotional for former members
and a proud moment for the Group returning to St Barnabas
Church the place of the 53rd's birth.
After the service the 253 Group accompanied us with their
band on a march from the Church to our present day
location. Once at the Scout Hut we started the Meetings.
All Cubs and Scouts had to pass through 9 stalls run by
former members teaching Scouting skills in a fun way.
At 5.30pm the meeting ended and the Camp Fire started with
songs and sketches followed by presentations from former
members to the Group and also to Cubs and Scouts.
While all this was going on our Present Parents Committee
was working hard preparing the food which was enjoyed by all
at the end of the Camp Fire.The evening finished at 10.00pm.
songs and sketches followed by presentations from former
members to the Group and also to Cubs and Scouts.
While all this was going on our Present Parents Committee
was working hard preparing the food which was enjoyed by all
at the end of the Camp Fire.The evening finished at 10.00pm.
23rd March 2008
The family hike down the Caledonian Falls was a very
relaxing event both for Parents and the Leaders. There was
a stop at the falls for a short snack and then on to Platres
where we had a nice meal at the Petite Place Hotel. Finally
we returned back to Limassol at 7.30pm.
The family hike down the Caledonian Falls was a very
relaxing event both for Parents and the Leaders. There was
a stop at the falls for a short snack and then on to Platres
where we had a nice meal at the Petite Place Hotel. Finally
we returned back to Limassol at 7.30pm.
Monday 24th March
The evening of 24th of March was upon us, time for the
highlight of the 50th Anniversary events - the Celebration
Dinner Dance, held at the Kanika Pantheon Hotel in Limassol.
Many members took part in the Lantern March beforehand
and went straight from there to the hotel.
The evening of 24th of March was upon us, time for the
highlight of the 50th Anniversary events - the Celebration
Dinner Dance, held at the Kanika Pantheon Hotel in Limassol.
Many members took part in the Lantern March beforehand
and went straight from there to the hotel.
The tables were all decorated with 50th year flags and an adjoining room contained a great display of 53rd memorabilia –
display stands, photo albums, flags and loads more – including a kayak…ask Akela about that! There was also a sales table
manned by the young leaders, thanks girls!
The hotel provided an excellent buffet, which we enjoyed whilst listening to music from the DJ. There was also a continuous
slide show of photos of all sorts of 53rd activities.
The meal was followed by speeches and presentations. The Cyprus Scouting Association awarded the Bronze Mouflon to Ben
Whelan, the Order of Merit to Stephanie & Peter and Friends of Scouting to Alexia and Clare. Stephanie was also presented
with her Republic Award. Then the 53rd made their own presentations of 50th Anniversary glass plaques and thank you pins to
people who have helped the group in a wide variety of ways.
The formalities over, the disco got into full swing and both old and young danced the night away. There’s a lot of dancing talent
in the 53rd!
Around 160 people attended this event – current members and their parents and friends and past members – some from
overseas. I had a great time, as did my three girls. Thank you to Richard and all the leaders and everyone who helped make
this event such a success.
Monday 24th written by Clare Morari ( Parent )
display stands, photo albums, flags and loads more – including a kayak…ask Akela about that! There was also a sales table
manned by the young leaders, thanks girls!
The hotel provided an excellent buffet, which we enjoyed whilst listening to music from the DJ. There was also a continuous
slide show of photos of all sorts of 53rd activities.
The meal was followed by speeches and presentations. The Cyprus Scouting Association awarded the Bronze Mouflon to Ben
Whelan, the Order of Merit to Stephanie & Peter and Friends of Scouting to Alexia and Clare. Stephanie was also presented
with her Republic Award. Then the 53rd made their own presentations of 50th Anniversary glass plaques and thank you pins to
people who have helped the group in a wide variety of ways.
The formalities over, the disco got into full swing and both old and young danced the night away. There’s a lot of dancing talent
in the 53rd!
Around 160 people attended this event – current members and their parents and friends and past members – some from
overseas. I had a great time, as did my three girls. Thank you to Richard and all the leaders and everyone who helped make
this event such a success.
Monday 24th written by Clare Morari ( Parent )