Burnside Scouts celebrate youngest members' anniversary

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The youngest members of a thriving Lanarkshire organisation enjoyed a special celebration as they marked their trailblazing group’s first anniversary.Volunteers at 113th Glasgow (Burnside) Scouts opened one of the UK’s first Squirrel sections as the movement began extending Scouting to four- and five-year-olds – and it has proved so popular that a second group is now opening later this month.Members celebrated their first birthday in style with a huge cake served up at a special activity evening, while six of the Squirrels were also presented with the section’s top honour, the Acorn award.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The 113th’s Squirrels group started in April 2022 with 12 young members, with numbers in the unit rapidly doubling and the group having a waiting list of more than 30 by Christmas with youngsters from all over south-east Glasgow and Lanarkshire.Activities have included lighting fires and toasting marshmallows plus visitors leading music, art and dance sessions; while the group is now looking forward to their first overnight sleepover later this term.The anniversary celebration included the presentation of well-earned Acorn awards to Squirrel members Zoe Paton, Theo Urvois, Hamish McKenna, Ruaridh Forrest, Jack Higgins and Alba O’Neill by group Scout leader Graeme Hamilton.Now