Former Scout to attend St George’s Day Service in Weymouth

From the Dorset Echo,

One of the last recipients of a royal award will be a guest at a St George’s Day service in Weymouth this Sunday.

Peter Poyser, 89, is a member of the Holy Trinity Church in Weymouth and Rev Juliet Stephenson has invited him to lead the procession of colours at this Sunday’s parade service from the church at 3pm.

He is one of the last ever boys to have received the King’s Scout award from our previous King. In July 1951, Peter aged 16, travelled to Hampton Court Palace to be given the accolade by King George VI.

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Former scout to attend St George’s Day service in Weymouth

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