Royal occasion as Lanarkshire scouts celebrate Queen's Jubilee

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Members of the 113th Scouts in Rutherglen marked the Queen's recent platinum jubilee with a week of events.And there was particular cause to celebrate for Scout leader Graeme Hamilton, who was invited to attend a Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen in London at St Paul's Cathedral.Graeme, who was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours list, was delighted with his invitation and he joined 400 people who had been recognised for their contributions to their local communities, especially during the pandemic.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 Graeme told Lanarkshire Live: “When you see these events on TV you think they are huge spectacles, but to take part, to walk up the steps to the west door of the cathedral and join in the televised service really is something else. "Our scout group here in Burnside is celebrating 113 years of existence this year; to combine that with 70 years’ service by her Majesty, the Queen, and offer an outstanding week of fun, laughter, skills development for all our young members, and growing friendship with each other really has made it a week to remember." All the sections of the 113th Scouts who meet in the hall in Crawfurd Road took part in a range of different activities and parties.The squirrels, the newest and youngest section, made an afternoon tea for their parents