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Walking the Wall – Day 3
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An Award holder’s story…
Speech Presented by Waa NKENG MUSI, Gold Award Holder of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Programme, Trainer of Trainers and Member of the African Regional Training Panel of the Duke Of Edinburgh’s International Award Programme and National Coordinator of the Gold Award Holders Association Cameroon at the Welcome Dinner of the Mr. John May,…
Bright Lights, Big Voices
There are few things more joyful, more life-affirming, than a Scout and Guide Gang Show done well. Tonight I had the enormous pleasure of attending the Oxfordshire Gang Show at ’s theatre – and what a show it was. For those who may not know, the Gang Show tradition began in 1932, when brought together…
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A real delight to visit Witney Buttercross Scout Group this evening and spend time with the Marlborough Cub Pack, one of five Cub packs within the Group. For those who do not know it, Witney Buttercross Scout Group is something of a powerhouse. With more than 400 young people and around 40 adults in uniform,…
Celebrating Philippine Independence Day in Oxfordshire
It was a great pleasure to represent the Lord-Lieutenant at this year’s Philippine Independence Day celebrations at the Kassam Stadium. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that this was far more than a national celebration. It was a joyful expression of community, culture and heritage, bringing together people of all ages to celebrate…
