The Northampton Chapter No. 360 has been in existence for 153 years, so it is a compliment to its Companions that they should still be leading the way. In a fabulous Ceremony, on Thursday, 24 November 2006, they revealed a Banner for their Chapter, which is understood to be the first in the Province.
The Ceremony started with E Comp David Smith giving a talk on how the idea was conceived and how the Banner was finally produced. There followed a magnificient Dedication Ceremony led by the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent E Comp Peter Kitson, supported by all the Provincial Principals, many Supreme Grand Chapter and Provincial Grand Chapter Officers.
The Third Grand Principal, E Comp Michael Coleman, gave a magnificent oration regarding the importance of Banners throughout History and related some of these to his own experiences, even back to his time as a Scout Banner holder. At this point he referred to his time in shorts and a necker as a young lad of just ten (perish the thought). The evening concluded with an inspiring address from the Most Excellent Grand Superintendent and the Banner was paraded out in true pageantry style.
