Move for Scouts storage container

A local business, John Cradock Ltd, stepped in to support the 9th Kildare Scout Group last Friday by helping to relocate the group’s equipment container to a new home on the scouts' site beside the Astro pitch, writes scout leader Kate Monks. The container had been stored for several years in the grounds of Scoil Bhride, for which the Scout Group thanks the school.

After being contacted by the group, John Cradock's managing director, Victor Smyth, inspected the site and confirmed the company could help. Director Paul Bagnall then met with scout leaders early on Friday morning, and by 8.15 am the container had been lifted, transported, and placed in its new location.

The container stores important Scouting equipment, including wooden poles used for pioneering activities such as building tables, benches, bridges, and wash stations.

With the longer, brighter evenings now here, youth members in their neckers and high-vis vests may be seen building structures, pitching tents, or taking part in a local litter pick. Say hello or give them an encouraging smile — they take pride in being part of the community. 

They'll also be busy in the coming months, fundraising to help reduce the cost to parents for the trip to the World Jamboree in the Netherlands next summer. Any local business that would like to support this with a donation, please contact any leader or email 9thkildaretreasurer@gmail.com. 

Also, anyone local interested in joining the troop in any capacity, please get in touch — all newcomers will be welcomed to the Group.

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