Mick Welcomes Montgomeryshire's Scouts to the Senedd

4.59.43pm UTC (GMT +0000) Tue 26th Feb 2008

President of the Montgomeryshire Area Scout Group Mick Bates AM today congratulates the work of Scouts across Wales, as they held an exhibition at the Senedd to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Movement.

Scouts of all ages demonstrated some of their activities and displayed some of their new skills and techniques being taught to young boys and girls of all ages, faiths and cultures across Wales.

Praising the work of Mid and North Wales Regional Officer, Clive Bracewell, as well as the many volunteers who keep the Scout Movement across Wales in operation, Mick comments:

"The work of the Welsh Scout Council is vital to our Scout Movement in Wales. I congratulate the many dedicated workers who devote their time and energy to helping these young people become responsible and resourceful adults.

"Scout leaders across Wales work hard to ensure our young Scouts achieve their full potential as individuals and as members of our local and international communities.

"I am always extremely impressed by the diverse knowledge and skills demonstrated by Scouts in my local group in Montgomeryshire and I am pleased to be involved in the group as their Area President.

"In the Senedd today I was particularly pleased to see the Scouts promoting healthy living through outdoor activities and healthy eating. I enjoyed a wonderful healthy fruit cocktail prepared by the group.

"We discussed the importance of using locally sourced food in our meals and I was amazed by the understanding of the young Scouts of this issue. I would like to thank the Scouts for welcoming me to their exhibition today."