Big occasion for Laois Offaly scout troop
The investiture ceremony is a significant milestone in the life of a Cub Scout, as it marks the moment when a new member is welcomed into the pack and becomes part of the worldwide scout family.
The 4th Laois Scouts recently had their first investiture since the group closed down during Covid, where both cubs and scouts were invested on the night, and the cubs' parents were part of the ceremony, placing the neckerchief on their child after they said the Scout Promise.
The Cubs typically meet once a week during school terms to play team games and learn scouting skills like hiking, camping, knots, first aid, cooking, and more. The real adventure is in the outdoors, with hill walks up mountains, treasure hunts, one, two, or three-night camps, litter-picking, parading on St Patrick's, and other exciting activities.
Tea and biscuits were served on the night and it was considered a great success.