THE Barry Scout and Guide Fete celebrated its 70th year in fine style in Romilly Park last weekend.
The first scout event was hosted in the park in 1933. The day began with a parade through the arena led by Newport Scout band.
Several awards were presented to volunteers, thanking them for their dedicated service to keeping the groups in operation. The Scouts and Guides enjoyed various games, activities and stalls around the park from nerf gun shooting ranges, to face painting, to tombola, and the traditional raffles and tea tents.
For the Squirrels, Rainbows, Beavers, Brownies, Cubs, Guides, Scouts, Rangers and Explorers there were fun games in the arena too.
One of the highlights in the arena were displays from the fast-paced Flyin’ Ryan motorcycle display team performing an arrangement of stunts while jumping over vehicles and finishing the day off with an explosive leap.
Cardiff and Vale Scouts area lead, Cathie Steele said: “Scouting and Guiding is about allowing our young people to grow and develop whilst having fun. I’d like to thank all our supporters over the years, in particular our patrons and advertisers whose support has been invaluable.”
Both Scouts and Girl Guides have waiting lists for young people wanting to join the different sections, but more adult volunteers are needed. Some groups have waiting lists of up to 2 years.
Cathie said, “Everyone has got skills even if they’ve not been in Scouts or Guiding themselves – joining gives adults opportunities, not just children”.
Anyone wishing to help should email
All photos by R Witts Photography LTD
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