The Flags
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The 53rd has 2 main flags the cub-scout and the scout flag. In 1983 the priest of St
Barnabas church was cleaning out the church when he noticed that one of the flags
behind the alter was the 53rd St Barnabas Scout Troop flag. Knowing that the group
had re-opened he contacted Mr Ben Whelan the then Group Scout Leader, and
arranged for the flag to be returned to the troop. In later investigation it was discovered
that the flag was taken there for safe keeping in 1975 after the group closed.
Unfortunately the flag had been rolled up and was full of holes. So two new flags
Cub and Scout were ordered from the UK in 1983 and a blessing for both flags was
held at Epi Garrison Church. These flags only come out for the two lantern marches
and for every investiture of a cub or scout. The person chosen to carry the flag for the
lantern march is responsible for their cleaning and the polishing of the brass, therefore
keeping the flags in good condition.
Barnabas church was cleaning out the church when he noticed that one of the flags
behind the alter was the 53rd St Barnabas Scout Troop flag. Knowing that the group
had re-opened he contacted Mr Ben Whelan the then Group Scout Leader, and
arranged for the flag to be returned to the troop. In later investigation it was discovered
that the flag was taken there for safe keeping in 1975 after the group closed.
Unfortunately the flag had been rolled up and was full of holes. So two new flags
Cub and Scout were ordered from the UK in 1983 and a blessing for both flags was
held at Epi Garrison Church. These flags only come out for the two lantern marches
and for every investiture of a cub or scout. The person chosen to carry the flag for the
lantern march is responsible for their cleaning and the polishing of the brass, therefore
keeping the flags in good condition.
Left: Jessica holding the scout
flag at the Lantern March on
27th October 2009.
flag at the Lantern March on
27th October 2009.
Right: Natalie holding the
cub flag at the Lantern
March 25th March 2006
cub flag at the Lantern
March 25th March 2006
Canoe
In 1983-4 the venture scouts
and senior scouts made four
of these Canoes. Today the
group has 2 Canoes left. The
other two were donated the
the 281st Moutayiaga Scout
Group in November 2009
when they became a Sea
Scout Group.
In 1983-4 the venture scouts
and senior scouts made four
of these Canoes. Today the
group has 2 Canoes left. The
other two were donated the
the 281st Moutayiaga Scout
Group in November 2009
when they became a Sea
Scout Group.
Camp Fire Blanket
Every Scout should have a Camp fire Blanket on which they
sew old cub and scout badges or badges they trade for from
other Scouts.
The idea is to have a record of your time scouting. The Blanket
is worn at Camp fires and adds to the atmosphere.
Cubs that have gone up to Scouts should make blankets
using their Cub badges to start with.
Left is my Camp Fire Blanket which I started as a Scout. In
time I managed to collect many badges from overseas trips
and Scouts visiting Cyprus.
You will have this opportunity but you must make a start by
finding a Blanket.
sew old cub and scout badges or badges they trade for from
other Scouts.
The idea is to have a record of your time scouting. The Blanket
is worn at Camp fires and adds to the atmosphere.
Cubs that have gone up to Scouts should make blankets
using their Cub badges to start with.
Left is my Camp Fire Blanket which I started as a Scout. In
time I managed to collect many badges from overseas trips
and Scouts visiting Cyprus.
You will have this opportunity but you must make a start by
finding a Blanket.
Trip to Greece 1998
Three Scouts Marios, Eros
and Stefan took part in the
trip to Greece organised by
the Limassol District during
the Easter holidays in 1998.
We went to Athens,
Korinthos, Patra, Corfu,
Ioannina, Thessaloniki and
back to Athens. The trip was
a total of two weeks and the
Scouts enjoyed it so much
two of them went on the trip to
Italy the year after.
Three Scouts Marios, Eros
and Stefan took part in the
trip to Greece organised by
the Limassol District during
the Easter holidays in 1998.
We went to Athens,
Korinthos, Patra, Corfu,
Ioannina, Thessaloniki and
back to Athens. The trip was
a total of two weeks and the
Scouts enjoyed it so much
two of them went on the trip to
Italy the year after.
Christmas Cakes.
As a scout the Baden Powell House in London was always talked about as a placed a
scout must visit. I was able to finally visit the House and the statue of Baden Powell. It
seems that more 53rd members will also have the chance to do the same. Just like
George and Jessica take a picture with the statue and send it to me so we can
start a photo album for BP,s house. Marina and Dalia will also visit in August 07 after
the world Jamboree.
scout must visit. I was able to finally visit the House and the statue of Baden Powell. It
seems that more 53rd members will also have the chance to do the same. Just like
George and Jessica take a picture with the statue and send it to me so we can
start a photo album for BP,s house. Marina and Dalia will also visit in August 07 after
the world Jamboree.
George
and
Jessica
July 2007
and
Jessica
July 2007
Skip,
Christianna,
Stephanie
April 2007
Christianna,
Stephanie
April 2007
Above: A rare sight of all four
Flags use for investitures of
new members.
Flags use for investitures of
new members.
The Winner will be announced in
September at the first Meeting
and will get a dip on 10 badges
from the badge bag.
September at the first Meeting
and will get a dip on 10 badges
from the badge bag.
53rd at BP House London
Dalia, Marina and Anna at the
Presidential Palace with Skip
after receiving their Republic
Award on Monday 4th
February 2008. This was a
proud day for the 53rd.
Presidential Palace with Skip
after receiving their Republic
Award on Monday 4th
February 2008. This was a
proud day for the 53rd.
For the last Six years Explorers have had the chance to
complete the Duke of Edinburgh's Award but that has come
to an end. As from the 23rd June 2008 the Cyprus Scouting
Association has now made available to our Explorers the
International Award and the 53rd now will be following this
award. This is mainly due to the hard work of Rossetos ( A
Scout Commissioner at HQ and also a former member of
the 53rd ). It is nice to see a Commissioner actually making
changes that directly benefits the children in the Groups.
This is an exciting time as the 53rd will start four Explorers
on this Award this month.
complete the Duke of Edinburgh's Award but that has come
to an end. As from the 23rd June 2008 the Cyprus Scouting
Association has now made available to our Explorers the
International Award and the 53rd now will be following this
award. This is mainly due to the hard work of Rossetos ( A
Scout Commissioner at HQ and also a former member of
the 53rd ). It is nice to see a Commissioner actually making
changes that directly benefits the children in the Groups.
This is an exciting time as the 53rd will start four Explorers
on this Award this month.
The I.A. Symbol made
in Dec 07 at Troodos
I.A. Challenge Camp in
which the 53rd took part.
in Dec 07 at Troodos
I.A. Challenge Camp in
which the 53rd took part.
On the 7th June 2008 Leaders
and Parents Committee
members supported Nea
Ekali's Group the 285 by
attending their fund raiser
dinner. It was a good night and
the food excellent.
and Parents Committee
members supported Nea
Ekali's Group the 285 by
attending their fund raiser
dinner. It was a good night and
the food excellent.
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The International Award.
Groups all round the World have different Going Up
Parades , some passed down through Scouting
Generations . The Going Up Parade is the passing of a
Cub to Scouts. The 53rd has it own tradition. Cubs that
are going up stand in front of a raised log and take off
their Cub uniform. They then climb over the Log which
symbolises the Going Up to Scouts. On the other side
the Patrol Leader waits for the new Scout and helps them
dress into their Scout Uniform so they can be Invested.
On Saturday 21st March two Scouts, Olivia and Alex, with
the help of Emilios burnt the names of all Cubs that have
taken part in a Going Up Parade into the log that is used.
Parades , some passed down through Scouting
Generations . The Going Up Parade is the passing of a
Cub to Scouts. The 53rd has it own tradition. Cubs that
are going up stand in front of a raised log and take off
their Cub uniform. They then climb over the Log which
symbolises the Going Up to Scouts. On the other side
the Patrol Leader waits for the new Scout and helps them
dress into their Scout Uniform so they can be Invested.
On Saturday 21st March two Scouts, Olivia and Alex, with
the help of Emilios burnt the names of all Cubs that have
taken part in a Going Up Parade into the log that is used.
Backwards Cooking.
Its not until camp that you hear " That camp oven has
been around a long time". Every Summer Camp in the
past 20 years it is tradition for the 53rd to have a party
night around the camp fire. The main attraction is our
faithful camp oven which cooks pizza's every year. It can
cook two at a time. But the oven is older than that. As a
Scout at the 53rd almost 27 years ago I also grew up
using this oven but in those days cooking stews or
chicken at Happy Valley Scout Campsite. We now know
that the oven was made by one of the Parents back in
1981, Mr Morris who made similar stoves for the
Christian Aid Movement helping poor nations.
( Thanks Skip 81-86 for that input. )
To the left is Stephanie the Scout Leader checking the
pizzas at the 2008 Summer Camp Platania. The oven
has also cooked for us on the Summer Camps at Mari,
Doros and Loumata.
been around a long time". Every Summer Camp in the
past 20 years it is tradition for the 53rd to have a party
night around the camp fire. The main attraction is our
faithful camp oven which cooks pizza's every year. It can
cook two at a time. But the oven is older than that. As a
Scout at the 53rd almost 27 years ago I also grew up
using this oven but in those days cooking stews or
chicken at Happy Valley Scout Campsite. We now know
that the oven was made by one of the Parents back in
1981, Mr Morris who made similar stoves for the
Christian Aid Movement helping poor nations.
( Thanks Skip 81-86 for that input. )
To the left is Stephanie the Scout Leader checking the
pizzas at the 2008 Summer Camp Platania. The oven
has also cooked for us on the Summer Camps at Mari,
Doros and Loumata.
Natalie Aug 08 top
left and Samantha
Aug 09 top right.
left and Samantha
Aug 09 top right.
Answers: Natalie, Laura,
Michael H, Anna Ch, Emilios,
Katy, Alex R, Hanna, Huw,
Akela.
Michael H, Anna Ch, Emilios,
Katy, Alex R, Hanna, Huw,
Akela.
53rd Camp Oven
It has become a tradition to have a 53rd Christmas Cake
made for our annual Christmas Dinner Dance and Balls.
A lot of time and thought has gone into the preparation of
these cakes. Pictures of the Cakes since 2006 are shown
here with their different designs.
made for our annual Christmas Dinner Dance and Balls.
A lot of time and thought has gone into the preparation of
these cakes. Pictures of the Cakes since 2006 are shown
here with their different designs.
1. Christmas Dance Avenida 2006
Cake made by Pamela.
2. Christmas Dance 2007 Kanika
Panthenon. Cake made by Yvonne.
3. Christmas Ball 2008 Kanika
Panthenon. Cake made by Pamela.
Cake made by Pamela.
2. Christmas Dance 2007 Kanika
Panthenon. Cake made by Yvonne.
3. Christmas Ball 2008 Kanika
Panthenon. Cake made by Pamela.
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2.
3.
53rd Members July 09
Marina,
Dalia
Aug 07
Dalia
Aug 07
Skip's Puzzle Page Question.
Going Up Log.
Above: Sophie holding the
53rd Main Flag at the Lantern
March on the 27th October
2009.
53rd Main Flag at the Lantern
March on the 27th October
2009.
At the Scout meeting on 8th May our Scouts cooked a three
course meal backwards style ( cooking without using
utensils ). For starters freshly squeezed orange juice, main
course tasty eggs cooked in an orange with mince meat
cooked in a potato. Last for dessert chocolate melted in
banana. This kind a cooking is an old tradition in the Scout
movement and the goal for the 53rd is to have a two day
camp next session cooking only backwards style and
staying in Bivouacs overnight . The location of the camp will
also enable the Scouts to build an open fire for cooking on
as this option is not available at the Scout Hut.
course meal backwards style ( cooking without using
utensils ). For starters freshly squeezed orange juice, main
course tasty eggs cooked in an orange with mince meat
cooked in a potato. Last for dessert chocolate melted in
banana. This kind a cooking is an old tradition in the Scout
movement and the goal for the 53rd is to have a two day
camp next session cooking only backwards style and
staying in Bivouacs overnight . The location of the camp will
also enable the Scouts to build an open fire for cooking on
as this option is not available at the Scout Hut.
