> On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:40:16 GMT, John Russell
> jrrconsulting.co.uk> wrote:
>

>> Tony Mochan wrote:
>>

>>> Just wondering what others are doing, if anything to finish off the
>>> Centenary Year.
>>>
>>> We've just had our Area "Festive Finale" ... hired a local castle, did
>>> some carols and festive song singing, watched £2000 of fireworks set off,
>>> and had mince pies and hot drinks in the local Scout hall. Invited anyone
>>> that wanted, got loads of parents turn up - about 200 including the young
>>> people in total, just as well it wasn't more, as the venue couldn't cope!
>>> Poorly organised, but the event itself was great.
>>>
>>> As for our Scout Troop, we've planned a meal out at the local Chinese
>>> Buffet on 30th December. Not very festive, but something they have never
>>> done before. I just hope they can cope with 25 of us, or more!
>>> ...