Stephen Darlow, assistant scout leader at 201st Islington, was one of hundreds of Scouts at Windsor Castle on Sunday for the annual parade of holders of the Queen’s Scout Award.

Parade over sitting waiting for a cup of tea well done Stephen you done the 201 proud who's next? pic.twitter.com/im67cRe4TI

— 201st islington (@201stislington) April 27, 2014

Stephen from the 201st Islington at windsor pic.twitter.com/Xbwpr4SVXH

— 201st islington (@201stislington) April 27, 2014

GLN #QSA at Windsor – @enfieldscouts @NLScoutDistrict @BarnetScouts pic.twitter.com/J9vVA5uXE6

— North London Scouts (@GLNScouts) April 27, 2014

All around the world, every April, Scouts get together to renew the promises they made when they joined the Scout Movement.

They do this on or around St George’s Day (23 April) because our founder Robert Baden-Powell used the story of George and the Dragon as an example of the kind of courage and service to others that Scouts should aspire.

This year we held a fun day at Scout Park to provide a chance for members of our new district to get together for the first time.

Here are some pictures:

Islington Beaver Scout Hannah flipping pancakes at St George's Day activities Scout Park @UKScouts pic.twitter.com/wAeoGbV0oL

— Tufnell Park Cycles (@TPC2S) April 26, 2014

Adventure starts early for Islington Scouts – St George's Day activities Scout Park @GLNScouts @UKScouts pic.twitter.com/6kJnbjpvpq

— Tufnell Park Cycles (@TPC2S) April 26, 2014

St Georges Day Parade at scout park. pic.twitter.com/ZHfm5l3kfw

— 8th Muswell Hill (@8thmuswellhills) April 26, 2014

@ukscouting For the first time, newly formed @NLScoutDistrict renew promises at a St. George's day funday #iScout pic.twitter.com/4xY5zE4mvx

— Dave Bird (@davebirdphoto) April 26, 2014

Archery pic.twitter.com/PSfelGDsP3

— N London District (@NLScoutDistrict) April 26, 2014

Lots of takers for our hooks duck stall @NLScoutDistrict St. George's Day event. pic.twitter.com/vN2eqXPjGY

— 1st Islington Scouts (@1stIslington) April 26, 2014

See also Dave Bird’s wonderful photos

This month we held a celebration event at the Emirates stadium to recognise the achievements of our Beaver Scouts and Cub Scouts who have gained the Chief Scout’s Bronze Award and Silver Award.

Full report and pictures on the GLN website.

To celebrate the launch of our new district, we have a brand new badge:

Dozens of Explorer Scouts from North London Scout District and beyond took part in our annual Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition training weekend at Longridge this April.

Teams preparing for expeditions on foot and by canoe this summer participated in a range of training exercises.

@201stislington Cub Scouts efforts at the handicraft competition pic.twitter.com/71G9B2Blkm

— Calum Robinson (@calumr) March 16, 2014

Cub Scouts (aged 8-10) from around North London Scout District gathered at Hungerford School on Sunday for a handicraft competition. The top three teams:

1. 8th Holborn
2. 1st Islington
3. 201st Islington

Well done to everyone who took part in the event.

This weekend Beaver Scouts from across North London Scout District had a fun-filled experience at Firepower, the Royal Artillery Museum in Woolwich.

Here’s the story of the weekend in tweets:
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Well done to the team from 19th/23rd Islington Cub Scout Pack who achieved first place in the County Cub Quiz last week.

Photo by SheffieldFCArchive

Dozens of Scouts from six troops in North London Scout District took part in an incident hike competition on Saturday 1 March, based at Newgate Street Village Hall in Hertfordshire.

Activities at the various checkpoints included boiling hot water with a Trangia, building a stretcher and completing various puzzles.

The top three teams:

1. 201st Islington A team
2. 8th Holborn
3. 31st Islington

Huge thanks to the leader team at 1st Islington who did a superb job organising the event.

See below for some photos and for a roundup of the day’s social media activity.

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The new team for North London Scout District had its first meeting this week.

Look out for news of future activities coming soon.