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Report by Darren Kyte, Scout Pride Co-ordinator for Birmingham Pride This was the first attendance of the Scouts at a pride parade since the lockdown we all experienced. Since the lockdown measures were eased, as scouts, it was important that as lockdown measures have eased we could have as near normal experience taking part in the parade, which was great for everyone's mental health and to show we are still here for our young people who maybe struggling with their sexuality. It's important for them to know that us leaders are here to support them as we slowly all return to face to face scouting. Just over 30 scouts attended the parade in Birmingham including young people from the scout and explorer sections, their parents and leaders. Everyone had a fantastic time today an...

On Saturday 27th June over 100 Scouts took to the streets in the annual London Pride parade. This has been the 7th time that Scouting has been represented at Pride showing the world that Scouting is an inclusive and safe place for all members, young and old to be themselves. Scout Radio were in attendance for the morning meeting along with Dean Jefferys, Region Commissioner for London and Jagz Bharth, Deputy UK Youth Commissioner, as they rallied the troops for the parade. Before the parade set off there was time for the participants to network and share stories, as well as some bacon sandwiches! [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/213402180" params="color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false" ...

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Scouts Attend First Pride Parade Since Lockdown

London Pride 2015