A Royal Jubilee! By NEWS on June 4, 2022 (updated June 4, 2022) In Uncategorized / 0 comments On Saturday 4th June East Norfolk Scouts celebrated HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. As she reaches this historic milestone, HM The Queen has served the nation for 70 years as monarch.HM The Queen is one of the Patrons of Scouting, so this makes it an extra special occasion for us in East Norfolk. Many Scout groups have marked this special occasion by planting a tree for the Jubilee, lighting a beacon or writing a letter to the Queen to say Thank You. East Norfolk District Scouts wanted to show their appreciation in their own special way. 200 members of East Norfolk Scouts gathered at The Minster Church of St. Nicholas, Great Yarmouth to celebrate Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and enjoy an afternoon of Royal themed activities.Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers, aged six to eighteen, have joined together in Royal Fancy Dress for a Platinum Picnic and Pudding Party, with some Royal activities on offer too. There were Posh Picnics and Platinum Puddings to be shared “street-party” style, Royal Bingo, Jewelled Crowns and a Queen Treasure Trail. There was also a Jubilee Photo Booth where everyone could have a special commemorative photograph taken to remember this unique occasion. Shelly O’Keefe, District Commissioner said, “Today has been a great day! It has been wonderful to see so many young people having fun and celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee!” James, a Beaver Scout, said “It has been good. I have enjoyed writing a letter to the Queen and eating my lunch.” Harriet Goldspink & Liam Segust recently gained their Queen Scout Awards and attended the Windsor St George’s Parade this year. “It is an honour to be Queen Scouts and have been invited to Windsor Castle to be recognised for our achievements, made even more special by celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this year”. In years to come everyone will remember exactly where they were during the Jubilee celebrations and East Norfolk District have helped to create those memories of young people and adults in Scouting joining together to celebrate. Scouting is a great way to have fun whilst gaining Skills for Life and East Norfolk has ten Scout Groups and five Explorer Units that meet to offer opportunities for fun and adventure to over 400 young people in the Great Yarmouth area, supported by 150 dedicated adult volunteers. If you would like to join our adventure, please visit www.eastnorfolkscouts.org.uk or email [email protected].