Astronaut backs A Million Hands promise

Scouts everywhere make a promise to help other people and this month the members of the 4th Fife Cardenden; 77th Fife Kelty, 33rd Fife Lochgelly and 46th Fife Cowdenbeath are renewing this promise with the relaunch of their campaign, 'A Million Hands', and backing them is Scout Ambassador Tim Peake.

Said the British astronaut and popular Scout Ambassador: "This is a way for scouts to improve lives right here in Central Fife, while developing the skills to succeed.

"The campaign is about raising awareness across six themes, all chosen by young people themselves. But it’s about taking action too.

"From protecting our environment to ending homelessness, supporting refugees and displaced children and promoting kindness in every community, we’re also renewing our commitment to supporting better mental health for all and understanding disability".

He added: "Over the last one hundred years, the issues we’ve tackled have evolved and changed, but our young people’s drive to make a positive impact remains as strong as ever.

"As scouts, we’re always striving to leave the world a little better than we found it. Scouts are not bystanders. We play our part to create a better society and a better future for our precious planet.

"We don’t wait for change to happen. We make it happen. We’re the doers and the give-it-a-goers. We’re the change-makers. We’re not afraid to take a deep breath and speak up.

"To each and every scout and volunteer in Central Fife, I say thank you for playing your part and if you’re not involved yet, please join us.

"You’ll gain valuable skills for life and make all the difference."

Tim strongly believes that resourcefulness is a key part of a scout's make-up and in the 4th Fife that has shone through this year as they have battled back from the body blow of their hall being seriously damaged by fire.

Already their fundraising campaign is doing very well as they bid to build a new home.