Tom's St. George's Day Parade With Cubs

Last Sunday saw the Peterborough full scouting movement celebrate St. George's Day with a parade and service.

For the past two months Tom has been a cub and prior to that he was a Beaver. He is gradually creeping up the through the ranks of the scouting movement and he is thoroughly enjoying it. Sunday saw the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, , Explorers, Sea Cadets, Rainbows, Brownies and Girl Guides culminate in the square behind St. John's church in the city centre.

Tom was initially a bit nervous, but over came this and with the scouts of differing ages marched from the square into Peterborough Cathedral for a St. George's day service. The cathedral was packed full with 600+ scouts. Parents and friends were encouraged to join in the service but had to sit or stand to the side of the cathedral. Being proud parents, Rachel and myself followed the parade and joined the service.

The service was attended by local leading dignitaries of the scouting movement and Peterborough Mayor. The service was upbeat and finished with our national anthem, God Save The Queen. At the end of the service all of  the scouts and there leaders were thanked in a speech in the grounds of the cathedral.

This type of event will stick with Tom. He is growing up quickly. Rachel and myself were very proud of Tom and also very proud to be included in such an event.

Well done Tom, keep up the good work!!!

Easter School Holidays 2016

As you can imagine Tom is like all children, school holidays arrived and it is party time. This year Easter was early and therefore the Easter break was early. School holidays do not come early enough for children though. They count down the weeks and then as it gets closer the days. Tom was no different. Tom knew that the holidays meant he would get time to spend with his cousins, grandparents, late nights and constant chilling or playing as he felt fit. As an added bonus it also meant the Easter bunny delivered a fair bit of chocolate.

When it comes to child care in the school holidays Rachel and I take some time off where we can  but Tom is lucky enough to have fantastic grandparents to help and thus giving him the opportunity to spend time with them. They are Nanny O, Nanny Pam and Grandad. By visiting the GPs Tom got to see his cousins Leah, Ronnie and Sophie.

The school holidays are drawing to a close and like all school children Tom will be interested in seeing his school mates, but also a bit deflated the break has not been longer.