Muscat Scouts celebrate Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II

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than 300 children and their family members gathered at the British School Muscat last week to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee. Scouts, cubs and beavers joined together to celebrate Her Majesty’s impressive milestone of 60 years on the throne.

Chief Guest, Senior Loan Service Of cer, Major General Gordon and Wing Commander, Craig Hill, joined District Commissioner, Sonia Carr MBE, to lead the colourful event which re ected the wide range of celebrations that have been taking place in the United Kingdom.

With bunting in place, the day began with a Jubilee Parade which saw the scouts, cubs and beavers march into the hall in formation before lining up in front of the Scout Flag which was raised by scout Brett Fletcher. The salute was taken by Major General Gordon before every member of the Scout movement renewed the promise they when they joined.

After the Major General inspected the scouts, cubs and beavers, the District Commis-

had made sioner gave a short address wishing the Queen a wonderful and memorable year and noting that the Queen has been patron of the Scout Association throughout her 60 year reign.

Three cheers were given for His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and for the Queen and after the formalities were over, a camp re sing along took place with beavers and cubs leading those present in well-known camp re songs. The six- to fourteen-year-olds sang with great gusto and their families joined in enthusiastically too.