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The band
performing
in the
Quadrangle |
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On
Sunday
26th
April
the 1st
Claygate
Scout &
Guide
Band
were
honoured
by being
asked to
play at
the
National
St
George's
Day
Parade
of Queen
Scouts.
The
annual
event
dates
back to
1934 and
is held
within
Windsor
Castle
by gift
of Her
Majesty
the
Queen.
Each
year a
different
Scout
Band are
invited
to play
along
side the
band of
The
Coldstream
Guards.
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The
celebrations
bring
together
various
groups
and
their
invited
guests
to share
in this
prestigious
and
special
event.
The day
recognises
Queen's
Scouts,
who have
worked
hard to
achieve
the
highest
youth
award
within
Scouting,
and
Gallantry
award
holders,
who have
been
nominated
for
their
bravery
and
heroism.
It also
celebrates
adult
award
holders,
who have
been
recognised
for
their
outstanding
contribution
to
Scouting
as a
volunteer. |
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In the
morning,
Queen's
Scouts
form up
in
Victoria
Barracks
for a
rehearsal,
while
adult
award
holders
take
part in
a
Mattins
service
in St
George's
Chapel. |
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At 1pm
and
before
the
official
proceedings
began
the band
entertained
the
2,000
strong
invited
guests
in the
quadrangle
of the
castle
to a 20
minute
display
of
music,
marching
and
drill.
The band
then
left the
quadrangle
and
joined
the rear
of the
main
parade.
(see
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