Information
Some Scouts will be on the float and others will be walking behind. We will contact you individually to let you know your role. Here is some important information:
Walking | ||
Wear | Varies according to teams – see below | |
Bring | A snack that can be eaten on the move You will also need to carry your own rubbish away We will provide a drink | |
On the evening | Have a good tea so that you aren't hungry | |
Meet at | Meet at 7pm on Moor Lane Access for our group is from Adelphi Street, via Harrington Road to Moor Lane We are group number 35 Please make sure your child's team leader knows you have arrived Note that road closures will begin from 6:30pm. As there are 2000 people walking in the procession, public transport is advised. Toilets will be available on Moor Lane before the start. | |
Route | Friargate, Ringway, Lancaster Road, Earl Street, Birley Street, Cheapside, Fishergate, Corporation Street. Map Toilets are available for walkers at Corporation Street | |
Collect from | We are approximately half way through the parade (35/75) so may have the opportunity to watch the remaining floats after we have finished. When the parade will finish is anyone's guess. The best estimate is about 11pm. Your team leader will phone you to let you know when we are ready. We will return to our spot on Adelphi Street to be collected Please make sure your child's team leader knows who will be collecting them and that you have collected them. | |
To make sure we stand out at night, we will have glow sticks, glow balloons and all members will be wearing a fluorescent scout neckie.
Adults may choose to wear uniform, scouting hoodies, team costume or outdoor type clothes.
Young people will be walking in teams as different scouting activities/badges. Your team leader will be in touch soon with more info. Please make sure you have something suitable in good time
Information meetings/workshops will be held on Thursdays 23rd and 30th August.
See attachments below for more info:
The Guild campfire has moved to Preston Minster Church at the top of Church St/Fishergate, same times 1pm - 3pm.
On Saturday 23rd June the Olympic torch comes to Preston and local Scouts and Guides are marking the occasion with a huge campfire on the flag market. It would be great if you could come along and join in the fun – it’s free! Members should wear uniform. If you’re going please let us know here - count me in.
Hope to see you there
The community procession is on Friday 7th September. For most schools this is a school day and you will need to arrange with your child's headteacher for them to be out of school on this day. The county council have confirmed that schools may mark children as "present at approved educational activity" rather than absent, so this will not affect their attendance record.
Some Scouts will be on the float and others will be walking behind. We will contact you individually to let you know your role. Here is some important information:
| Float | Walking | |
|---|---|---|
| Names | Rio, Wilf | George, Ellis, Marcus, Thomas, Molly, Declan, Matthew & Nathaniel |
| Wear | Scouting TShirt/Hoodie*, Navy Blue scout trousers (Not school trousers) 7th Fulwood Neckie | Navy Blue trousers Scouting Tshirt/Hoodie Caving equipment (provided) 7th Fulwood Neckie |
| Bring | Packed lunch (nothing messy as we may have to eat on the go) ie. Just a Sandwich, Biscuit & Small drink This should be in a disposable bag with your child's name | |
| On the morning | Have a good breakfast so that you aren't hungry | |
| Meet at | Broughton Scout HQ (next to Marriott Hotel), 8:30am | Preston College, 10am |
| Transport | By car to float assembly point (Moor Park) | By double decker bus to walkers assembly park (Adlephi Roundabout) |
| Route | Friargate, Ringway, Lancaster Road, Earl Street, Birley Street, Cheapside, Fishergate, Corporation Street. Map | |
| Collect from | Preston College, best guess is 3:30pm - we aren't sure how long the parade will be. We will phone or text you when we are on our way back. | |
* Scouting TShirt/Hoodie
We have decided to wear a casual scout uniform rather than the full smart uniform. Examples of things to wear would be:
Please make sure you have something suitable in good time