I FELT compelled to write a response to the letter about the Scouts and St George’s Day in Hereford (We can’t turn our backs on saint’s day tradition, Letters, April 23).
As a former Cub, Scout and now a Scout Leader I am in agreement with your reader about the wonderful experience provided by the Scouting movement. The activity day was an astounding example of this – young people from across the county tried their hands at everything from bushcraft to rock-climbing and life-sized hungry hippos to making ballistas.
It was a real opportunity for Scouts, Cubs and Beavers and a great opportunity for us helpers. It is sad that your reader felt it was a betrayal of tradition; tradition is as strong in Scouts as it can be.
This year it was demonstrated in a different way. However, it is worth noting that the attendees did assemble, parade in full uniform and with colours, renew their promises (as did I) and some veterans of the movement were honoured for their services.
Change is sometimes hard for people to deal with; the traditional parade will be next year. All traditions start somewhere. Maybe this is the beginning of a new one?
ROB BEAVAN Hereford
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