So, we thought that after a three year gap that St George’s Day 2022 might have been a small select affair – and how wrong we were!!!
The sun shone, the parade route was packed with cheering parents and residents and we had to get extra chairs out in the hall as everyone packed in!
If doughnut sales is a barometer of numbers all 500 of those went in a flash and many were left disappointed so we clearly had hundreds on parade!
It was lovely to see so many adults being recognised with long service & good service awards and the smiles on the faces of all the participants was great to see!
Can I thank the Police, the Council, Romford Drum & Trumpet Corps, the site team at Emerson Park, our Road Traffic Marshalls, our Pianist, Pete Seddon our Parade Marshall and everyone who helped to set up the venue yesterday and to tidy up today.
It was a lovely celebration of the family of Scouting in Hornchurch and I was bursting with pride seeing you all parading past!
Well done one and all!
Dean Jefferys
Interim District Commissioner

The competition was held at the 8th Hornchurch HQ. The weather was fine although we had erected a party tent in case of rain.
The first Session the under 9 ¼ age group not to many Cubs turned up. We normally get the most Cubs in this session so it is an hour longer than the afternoon session. As we only had 24 Cubs we ended up playing games with the Cubs till the parents came to collect them.
After lunch (chips and bits for the leaders) we had a larger influx of Cubs over 9 ¼. In total we had 67 Cubs attend our biggest number yet.
Thanks to all the Leaders that helped Richard, John, Tom, George, Roger, Sasha, Jack, Mick, Chris as without you we could not run events where pack leaders do not need to attend.
| Name | Group | Score |
|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN | 1st Cranham | 23 |
| RALPH | 8th Hornchurch Jupiter | 19 |
| BEN | 8th Hornchurch Jupiter | 14 |
| Name | Group | Score |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM ERASMUS | 2nd Elm Park | 25 |
| CHLOE NASH | 1st Elm Park | 22 |
| RENZO COOPER | 2nd Upminster Derham | 21 |
| Overall Group | 1st Elm Park |
Bob Wallace ADC Cubs Events
The District Cubs Archery Competition was held at 2nd Squirrels Heath HQ, Arnaud Lodge on the 9th October. It was split into 3 age groups under 9 under 10 and under 11. There were 3 trophies in each age group for the cubs to win and also keep.
We have never had so many Cubs attend the Archery before. 78 Cubs attended.
The weather was very warm and sunny. While not completing they spent time outside either watching a video or playing on the grass.
Due to the large numbers we had to extend the times for the under 10’s. But with What’s app available to some of the groups the parents were informed.
All the Cubs enjoyed the day. Drinks crisps and sweets were given to the Cubs.
I would also like to thank the leaders that stayed to help run the event. John Reed, Richard Thorn, John Dodd, Allison Chung, Chris Plume, Jemma Styles, Sarah Matthews, Glen Tarten-Hughes, Amelia Lavender and any one I have missed out. Without your help we could not put on such a good event.
Scores:
| Under 9 | Under 10 | Under 11 | GROUP SCORES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph | 26 | William | 36 | Francies | 31 | 1st Corbets Tey | 22 |
| Louis | 25 | Aaron | 34 | Ethan | 30 | 2nd Elm Park | 21.14 |
| Joseph | 24 | Daniel | 32 | Maggie | 26 | 1st Upminster | 21 |
Bob Wallace ADC Cubs (Events)
The Paddock
Wood Lane
Hornchurch
Essex
RM12 5HN
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