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This year Scout Radio visited The Scouts at the family area of London Pride 2019. While The Scouts have been attending London Pride for a number of years this is the first time that the family area has been in partnership with The Scouts. This is what some of the volunteers and participants had to say: https://scout.radio/play/scout-radio-at-london-pride-2019/ As well as the Make, Do and Share activity zones there was also a rainbow campfire with songs and stories. This is Children's author Olly Pike who had been reading by the campfire. https://scout.radio/play/olly-pike-london-pride-2019/ We also linked live between the Scout Radio Activity at Shire Jam 2019, Adam and Callum spoke to Jack from Scout Radio who was at the family area. https://scout.radio/play/shi...

The scouts have been attending London pride for 14 years to show our commitment to equality and building a more inclusive society. Starting bright and early in regents park there was chance to meet other members, listen to some of their stories and of course, get glitter on! With the glitter on it was time to head to cavendish square to meet the near million strong crowd and over 300 other organisations taking part in the parade “The atmosphere is amazing here, so good!” Andy Milford - Assistant Cub Scout Leader, 15th Cardiff Whilst everyone at pride has a good time, County Youth Commissioner, Ben, told us how important the support from scouts and pride is to anyone questioning their gender identity. “ As a trans person pride is so important to remember because…even though there are...