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District Good Service Awards Reception

The Lonsdale District Scouts Adult Awards Ceremony took place on 29 January 2023 at Leighton Hall, courtesy of our District Vice President Suzie Reynolds, in the presence of the Mayor of Lancaster Councillor Joyce Pritchard and Craig Dewar-Willox (County Commissioner). The Reception is a chance for us to mark the […]

Gerry Campbell – “Gone Home”

 I’ve just been advised by a relative of Gerry’s that he sadly passed away peacefully on New Year’s Day in the RLI. Older members will remember Gerry fondly for his time spent assisting with local Scouting and at our Littledale campsite. I will circulate funeral arrangements in due course for […]

Scouts’ Christmas Post Service

This Christmas card delivery service has been discontinued. Many thanks to all our loyal customers over the years but circumstances have dictated that it is no longer possible to provide the necessary cover to afford a satisfactory level of service throughout the District. The service had provided valuable income since […]

David ‘Dave’ Gamble – “Gone Home”

Dave Gamble – 2nd from right awarding Chief Scout’s Challenge certificates at 16th Morecambe in 1983.We have learned, sadly, from Tim Leader who is a member of Cumbria Scouts informing us of some sorrowful news that David Gamble died last night (26th October). He was in his mid 80s. David […]

Ruth Borrowdale – Gone Home

We were saddened to hear of the death of Ruth from her obituary in the Guardian: BORROWDALE Ruth Olave On 7th September peacefully in hospital, aged 62 years. Much loved and missed by her family and friends. Her funeral service will take place at Beetham Hall Crematorium on Friday, 23rd […]