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The [[1st World Scout Jamboree]] was held at Olympia, London in the summer of 1920. Here Baden-Powell was designated as [[Chief Scout (The Scout Association)|Chief Scout]] of the World. | The [[1st World Scout Jamboree]] was held at Olympia, London in the summer of 1920. Here Baden-Powell was designated as [[Chief Scout (The Scout Association)|Chief Scout]] of the World. | ||
The service performed by Scouts during war and particularly during air raids and [[the Blitz]] on London in World War II is recognised by their presence every year on | The service performed by Scouts during war and particularly during air raids and [[the Blitz]] on London in World War II is recognised by their presence every year on Remembrance Day at the [[Cenotaph]] in London.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/remembrance/history/scouts.shtml BBC Program on the Scouts at the Cenotaph]</ref> | ||
A small museum of the story of Robert Baden-Powell is housed at [[Baden-Powell House]] in London.<ref> [http://www.britainexpress.com/London/Baden_Powell_House.htm Baden-Powell House, London] </ref> | A small museum of the story of Robert Baden-Powell is housed at [[Baden-Powell House]] in London.<ref> [http://www.britainexpress.com/London/Baden_Powell_House.htm Baden-Powell House, London] </ref> | ||
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The band was formed in 1976, and is a corps of [[bugle (instrument)|bugles]] and drums. The band is a member of the Traditional Youth Marching Band Association, and competes regularly in competitions run by the Association across the UK. | The band was formed in 1976, and is a corps of [[bugle (instrument)|bugles]] and drums. The band is a member of the Traditional Youth Marching Band Association, and competes regularly in competitions run by the Association across the UK. | ||
Since its formation, the band has continued to lead the District as it marches through Enfield Town for the | Since its formation, the band has continued to lead the District as it marches through Enfield Town for the Remembrance Day and [[St George's Day]] parades which are a traditional part of the Scouting calendar. | ||
The band is also available to play at fetes, carnivals and other parades. In recent years the band took part in the 2002, 2007, and 2008 Lord Mayor's Shows, a Royal Visit to Enfield by [[Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II]] and the Duke of Edinburgh in 2003. | The band is also available to play at fetes, carnivals and other parades. In recent years the band took part in the 2002, 2007, and 2008 Lord Mayor's Shows, a Royal Visit to Enfield by [[Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II]] and the Duke of Edinburgh in 2003. | ||
