Brent Borough Civic
Remembrance Service
Queen Elizabeth Gardens, Barham Park, Harrow Road, HA0 2HB
Each Remembrance Sunday, Scouts in cities, towns and villages across the UK show their support for the sacrifices made by our servicemen and women.
As Britain entered the First World War on 4 August 1914, Robert Baden-Powell – founder of the Scout Movement – volunteered Scouts to support the war effort. They weren’t to have a military role but could undertake work that released men for service in the armed forces. The skills learned through Scouting proved very useful in carrying out a range of jobs, including working on farms, delivering messages, watching coastlines, fetching hospital supplies, and guarding railway lines.
Towards the end of the war, Scouts worked with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission to help keep records of where the fallen were buried. Cubs carried out work knitting socks and stuffing pillows for wounded soldiers, and with many mothers taking up new jobs to help the war effort, were also encouraged to learn skills for helping out at home.
All members are asked to make every effort to attend our local Remembrance Day Parade.
When & Where
13:30: Arrival
14:30: Depart
Scouts to muster in the South East Corner of the Park
Queen Elizabeth Gardens,
Barham Park, Harrow Road,
HA0 2HB
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🚗 On-street parking is available in the streets around the park.
🅿️ Sudbury Town Station Car Park is £1.50 on Sundays
Parade
Group will parade in order, with the youngest section first, i.e. beavers followed by cubs, then scouts and then Explorers. It is up to the discretion of the Squirrel & Beaver Scout Leaders along with the Group Scout Leaders if they wish their Squirrels & Beavers to parade.
Full uniform is required for the parade. Coats should only be worn if it is raining or below 8ºC and therefore the young people should wear layers (i.e. thermal vest) underneath their uniform. Gloves are recommended; however, hats are not permitted.
All District members should wear a poppy, so if you do not have one, please have some money to buy one on Sunday morning. There will be a limited number available.
Everyone is reminded that we will be on public display and that our conduct should reflect this.
Talking on parade should be restricted to the control of members. Smoking is not permitted, nor is the wearing of AirPods or headphones, etc.
Parade Order
Each year the groups move order to the front; this year the order is:
District Flags
Explorers - Pioneer ESU
Scouts - 10th Willesden
Cubs - 12th Willesden
Beavers - 20th Willesden
8th Kenton + Dragon ESU
2nd Kingsbury
4th Wembley
7th Wembley
10th Willesden
12th Willesden
20th Willesden
23rd Willesden
25th Willesden
27th Willesden + Voyager ESU
28th Willesden + Pioneer ESU
35th Willesden
37th Willesden + Nomad ESU
Full Uniform
| Top | Bottom | |
|---|---|---|
| Squirrel | Red crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Beaver | Turquoise crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Cub | Dark Green crew neck sweatshirt | |
| Scout | Teal green long sleeved shirt or blouse; | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
| Explorer | Beige long sleeve short sleeve shirt or blouse | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
| Adult | Stone long sleeve or short sleeve shirt, or blouse | Navy blue activity trousers, or smart navy blue trousers, or smart navy blue skirt; with scout belt & buckle |
Invested members should where appropriate group or district scarf with a woggle.
We request that Squirrels, Beavers & Cubs wear blue trousers, although these are not required as part of our official uniform.
We request that everyone wears black or brown shoes.
Colour Parties
We will need a member from each section to carry the District Flags, these will be selected on the day.
Group flags should be brought and carried by a member selected by the group.
There will be a short training session for carrying and lowering the flag at 13:45.
Wreaths
The District wreath will be laid by an Explorer Scout
Group Wreaths
Each group may lay a wreath that the District will provide. It should be laid by a Scout escorted by a Cub and a Beaver.
Photos
Thank you to everyone who attended the Remembrance Service at Barham Park. We hope you enjoyed this opportunity to come together in this act of remembrance.
