Everyone is unique but there are some things all Cubs agree on – such as the importance of treating everyone in the Pack with kindness, and doing their best to care for the community and wider world in which they live. This collection of photographs show Beavers and Cubs from the Preston area upholding their promise, going all the way back to the 50s and through to the 2010s. Are you included in any of the pictures? READ MORE: Look back at Preston Brownies through the years. IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Preston Scouts of yesteryear in pictures. MORE MEMORIES: Pictures of Girl Guides from Preston
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1. Preston Beavers and Cubs through the years
Avenham's first Beaver and Cub pack for 40 years, pictured in 2009 Photo: Neil Cross
2. Beaver and Cubs through the years
Members of the 1st Broughton Beavers, Scouts and Cubs gather for the Preston St George's Day Procession in 2018 Photo: Julian Brown
3. Preston Beavers and Cubs through the years
Hundreds of Scouts, Cubs and Rangers took part in a 10-mile walk in aid of the new Preston headquarters back in 1971. The walkers trekked from the Preston Sea Cadets hut in Strand Road, along the south bank of the river, past the golf club and along Howick Cross Lane via Penwortham back to Strand Road. Pictured: Cub Scouts of the 4th Ribbleton troop step out Photo: Archive
4. Preston Beavers and Cubs through the years
When it comes to keen Cubs you cannot beat the youngsters of the 2nd Walton-le-Dale brigade. Swimming, football, arrow-work and even push bike scrambling trophies enjoy pride of place on the shelf of their Severn Drive headquarters. To prove their worth the pack has just won the Harry Wilkins Memorial Trophy - making them the best all-round brigade in South Ribble Photo: Archive