What is one of the defining things about the look of a Scout? Their neckerchief / necker / scarf, call it what you will. It shows everyone what Troop / Group / Pack / District etc. we belong to. They can be a single colour or multiple colours, in fact there are many combinations available. The colour(s) of a necker can also signify how old a Group (etc) is. Generally speaking if a necker is a single colour, say scarlet, then that usually indicated that the wearer’s Group is one of the first in their area.
The necker is also practical as well as it can be used, in an emergency, as a triangular bandage. Many Scouts have done their first aid training using their necker as a sling!
We adorn them with badges of various meanings, Group badges for example and hold them in place by either tying a friendship knot or by using the other iconic item of scout equipment a woggle.
So for me, I have a scarlet necker with two woggles, one is from a District camp from our old District and the other is my Mum’s old Boy Scouts one.
So, what’s colour is yours?
Ours is Green and Black, but you know that because you once linked through to the video one of our scouts made on how to tie a friendship knot – we still get visitors via you!