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The Flags
SKIPS Page
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
Canoes
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.
Going Up Parade.
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 at
the Thinking Day Service on the
18th February 2012.
the Thinking Day Service on the
18th February 2012.
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.
Send your answers to:
admin@53rdscoutgroup.com
admin@53rdscoutgroup.com
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.
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.
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 you can see the oven used to cook 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 you can see the oven used to cook 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: Irene, Stephanie K,
Christina K.
Christina K.
53rd Camp Oven
53rd Members July 09
Marina,
Dalia
Aug 07
Dalia
Aug 07
Skip's Puzzle Page Question.
Mini Reunion.
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.
Who Spoke these words and
where were they.
"I want to coin a new word for
you to remember;
the word is "welgo". Go well
now on your way, carrying
with you the light of Scouting
like the Marathon torch,
and work well, play well, and
spread the ideal of Scouting
as far as you possibly can.
We trust you Scouts of the
World to help bring about the
reign of peace and goodwill in
all the world. Welgo to you all!"
where were they.
"I want to coin a new word for
you to remember;
the word is "welgo". Go well
now on your way, carrying
with you the light of Scouting
like the Marathon torch,
and work well, play well, and
spread the ideal of Scouting
as far as you possibly can.
We trust you Scouts of the
World to help bring about the
reign of peace and goodwill in
all the world. Welgo to you all!"
It was the 29th of October at 16:30 and we had a very special event called the 'Going up
parade' at the scout hut. This is when new people join the group and when cubs move up
to scouts and scouts move up to explorers. We were all called on parade. First Skip called
forward the cubs moving up to scouts who got their leaping wolf, which is basically a
badge you get when you have spent 3 years in cubs and managed to get both their stars.
As a patrol leader I had to help one of the cubs change from the cub uniform to the scout
uniform and then help him climb over the log and step over the flags which represents the
change from cub to scout. All three cubs said their scout promise and changed into
scouts. They got their necker's and then we all got back on parade. Next he called forward
one by one all the children joining the cub scouts. They also said their promise and got
their necker's and returned back on parade. After that the cubs that did not manage
to get their leaping wolves were invested and they too became scouts. Later Skip called
forward all the scouts going up to explorers. They all stood in a line and all the leaders
helped them put on their epaulets. They put on their new berets and they became
explorers. At the end of the going up parade we were all very tiered from standing still for
one and a half hours, but also very proud of ourselves.
Ian ( Patrol Leader )
parade' at the scout hut. This is when new people join the group and when cubs move up
to scouts and scouts move up to explorers. We were all called on parade. First Skip called
forward the cubs moving up to scouts who got their leaping wolf, which is basically a
badge you get when you have spent 3 years in cubs and managed to get both their stars.
As a patrol leader I had to help one of the cubs change from the cub uniform to the scout
uniform and then help him climb over the log and step over the flags which represents the
change from cub to scout. All three cubs said their scout promise and changed into
scouts. They got their necker's and then we all got back on parade. Next he called forward
one by one all the children joining the cub scouts. They also said their promise and got
their necker's and returned back on parade. After that the cubs that did not manage
to get their leaping wolves were invested and they too became scouts. Later Skip called
forward all the scouts going up to explorers. They all stood in a line and all the leaders
helped them put on their epaulets. They put on their new berets and they became
explorers. At the end of the going up parade we were all very tiered from standing still for
one and a half hours, but also very proud of ourselves.
Ian ( Patrol Leader )
The Going Up Log.
It was 6 o'clock on Friday the 28th October, scouts,cubs,explorers and leaders were all
dressed up in scary outfits. When everyone went inside the room it was decorated with
pumpkins,mummy's, Frankensteins and ghosts with wallpaper over the walls and the
kitchen window open to serve drinks. The DJ was playing loud music and we had a
dance competition and the prize was an illumination stick. After we all went outside and
saw who had the best costumes in categories and yes i won. Everyone was dancing back
inside and the Apple Bobbing and mystery holes began outside. Later it was back inside
for the dance partying and having fun taking pictures. Loulou dressed up as Pack man
and was chasing Alexia and I was the paparazzi. We had a break and ate then partied a
lot. I cant wait till next Halloween which should be even more spooky. booooo!!!!!
Eleni S ( Scout )
dressed up in scary outfits. When everyone went inside the room it was decorated with
pumpkins,mummy's, Frankensteins and ghosts with wallpaper over the walls and the
kitchen window open to serve drinks. The DJ was playing loud music and we had a
dance competition and the prize was an illumination stick. After we all went outside and
saw who had the best costumes in categories and yes i won. Everyone was dancing back
inside and the Apple Bobbing and mystery holes began outside. Later it was back inside
for the dance partying and having fun taking pictures. Loulou dressed up as Pack man
and was chasing Alexia and I was the paparazzi. We had a break and ate then partied a
lot. I cant wait till next Halloween which should be even more spooky. booooo!!!!!
Eleni S ( Scout )
Halloween Party.
Huw
Oct 2011.
Oct 2011.
A mini reunion was held on Tuesday 27th December at Flirt
Saloon in the old town where the Leaders of the 53rd met
with former members for an evening of reminiscing. As the
former members scouted through the photo albums the
retold stories of past scouting experiences and fond
memories, it was great to share the old times and recall the
fun they all had with the 53rd. They also discussed the
impact scouting had on their lives and the life lessons it
taught them. It wasn't all serious it was great to see how they
all still shared the scouting spirit. A lot of them still keep up
to date through the web-site and were impressed with the
growth of the troop and the many oversea trips. They even
were discussing the possibility of forming an old scouts of
the 53rd club and joining us on some of our social events.
Saloon in the old town where the Leaders of the 53rd met
with former members for an evening of reminiscing. As the
former members scouted through the photo albums the
retold stories of past scouting experiences and fond
memories, it was great to share the old times and recall the
fun they all had with the 53rd. They also discussed the
impact scouting had on their lives and the life lessons it
taught them. It wasn't all serious it was great to see how they
all still shared the scouting spirit. A lot of them still keep up
to date through the web-site and were impressed with the
growth of the troop and the many oversea trips. They even
were discussing the possibility of forming an old scouts of
the 53rd club and joining us on some of our social events.