The Village Green came alive
once again in Old Malden when 1st Old Malden (St. John's) Scout Group held its annual Summer Fair on Saturday, 7th June. The new Mayor of Kingston,
Cllr. Ken Smith with his wife the Mayoress, Mrs Madeleine Smith, along with the
Deputy Mayor Councillor Cathy Roberts, called in to join in the fun and
couldn't resist having a go at most of stalls. Now in it’s 30th consecutive
year, the Scouts' Summer Fair marks the start of the usual cycle of school and
church fairs in the local area and the Scout Group prides itself in setting the
benchmark for others to follow. Considering the inclement weather at the start
of the day, the fair took receipts close over £3000, a figure which is likely
to increase once all calculations have been made. Money raised goes directly to
helping the Group and this year to provide a new Mini Bus.This facility will
help the 100 or more young people with the experience and fun and adventure Scouting has to offer. The
Group is always on the lookout for new members or adults to give assistance to
existing leaders.
Pictures show the mayor
enjoying a tour of the fair
Scouts and adult helpers try
their hand at the age old challenge of trek cart racing.
Pictures by John Eggitt
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