Each year, Scouts around the world share a candle lit from the Nativity scene in Bethlehem. This light is passed from country to country by lighting one candle from another, symbolising peace and unity. Earlier this week, the light arrived at Gilwell Park, where a representative from Warwickshire collected it and brought it back to the county.

The local Scout group in Alcester has now lit a candle from this flame and will keep it burning until Christmas. The aim of this tradition is for Scouts worldwide to share the light with as many people as possible.  We have been proud to display the candle here at school and all the children witnessed our advent wreath being lit from the same flame.