ANZAC Day 2023

It was an early start to the day. Scouting Human and I were heading into the AZAC Day march in Adelaide, as the Cub and Joey section had offered the Joeys and Cubs the chance to join us as one of their activities for “Their Service, Our Heritage” badge requirements.

 

We were joined by a couple of families, which was good to see. We are aware that with ANZAC Day being in the School Holidays can make it hard if people are away. The leadership base does encourage them to attend ANZAC events that are local to where they are staying if they are able to do so. 

ANZAC Eve

This evening, Scouting Human and I went to the evening service, on Anderson Walk, Smithfield. The City of Playford do an evening service, at the start of the Overnight Vigil, which is made up of the local youth groups, such as Guides (Mainly from Munno Para Guides), Scouts (Drawn from across Ridley District), CFS and St John Cadets.

 

We were joined by a Cub and their Joey Sibling (with their mum) for the service, as they would be unable to attend a dawn service in the morning.  The youth members who attended were extremely well behaved. It was a short service, which also suited the younger ages and certainly helped the youth members reflect upon the meaning of ANZAC Day.