Having just been awarded the Silver Acorn I was lucky enough to be able to attend the St. Georges day parade at Windsor on the 25th April this year. Prince Charles (for the first time ever) took the salute with the Chief Scout Bear Grylls in attendance. Prince Charles talked to a number of the Queens Scouts where as Bear as well as talking to the explorers tried to shake all their hands. Through out Prince Charles and Bear had a lot to talk about

Other awardees who also attended Windsor included Hugh Davies (Silver Wolf), Joyce Kendrick (Bar to the Silver Acorn), Margaret Davies (Silver Acorn), Bill Beecroft (SilverAcorn), Derek Brown (Silver Acorn) and John Hunt (Silver Acorn). Issac Turner a cub scout from 3rd Ashton attended as a recipient of the Cornwell Scout Badge (one of only two that were awarded this badge this year). Two of GMW Explorers Joe Daley and Jake Smith from Ellesmere were actually in the parade. Well done to them.

Also well done to the 3rd Davyhulme band who entertained before hand and played during the parade. One comment from a non GMW scouter in the crowd was that they were just as good as the official band.

In the morning a number of us attended Matins along with the Bear Grylls and other UK commissioners at St. Georges chapel. After the parade the Queens Scouts had their St. Georges service in the Chapel.

A very good day was had by all and I can thoroughly recommend it to any one in the fortunate position to get an invitation.

Andy Connellan ACC(S).

PS See this link for Wayne's Blog description of the day.