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For the
third year in a row, the membership in Lea Valley District has grown.
The yearly census of scout members shows 250 members across the 7 groups
in the district, along with 23 members of the district team &
fellowship.
The youth
membership recorded on the census has increased from 193 in January 06
to 207 in January 07. Overall, the census shows, the total number in the
district to be 273, up by two from last year.
Since the
census was taken at the end of January, two groups have shown a massive
increase in the number of cub scouts. Both Strathmore and St. Luke's
numbers have gone from 5 or under up to 14 + members.
Slip End cub
pack has also had a boost in numbers, from the 14 on the census to an
impressive 23 now, they are close on the heels of Beech Hill who have 26
Cubs. Making them the largest Packs in the district, closely followed by
Caddington and Leagrave with 20 Cubs each.
Both Beaver
and Scout Sections have shown an increase in numbers too! With all the
publicity about the Scouting Centenary, at this present moment in time,
we believe that there are over 300 members in Lea Valley!
Alan
Burnham, Lea Valley's caretaker DC, on hearing the census figures said
"a
BIG well done to everybody!! Thanks for all you are doing!!". |