The image below of the De Beers Sea Scout Group (circa 1962) from Kimberley was submitted to MyPE by Brett Harris. It is of interest to Port Elizabeth residents as many of the Sea Scouts depicted are now resident in or have ties to Port Elizabeth. One of the Sea Scouts depicted in the image, Philip Stunden, was the only De Beers troop Sea Scout and one of 77 South African scouts chosen to attend the 1963 World Jamboree held in Marathon, Greece, Stunden beat two other finalists; Neil Cloete … [Read more...] about Image: De Beers Sea Scout Troop circa 1962
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Nelson Mandela Bay Scouts Pledge their Eco Allegiance
On Saturday 3 December 2011, a handful of Nelson Mandela Bay Scouts and friends braved the rainy weather to participate in the Sea Pledge Fun Day at Pollock Beach, organised by SST (Sustainable Sea Trust), SAMREC and SEAC. The Sea Pledge crusade, initiated by SST, is a drive to educate the public to look after our coastlines. The day was planned to coincide with the COP 17 conference, currently happening in Durban. The Scouts witnessed rehabilitated penguins being released back to their … [Read more...] about Nelson Mandela Bay Scouts Pledge their Eco Allegiance
