
Here are some notes for guidance about the Memory Book we are putting together - please bring in to our meetings anything you have ready as soon as possible. Thank you.
We are going to make 2 copies of the book – one for parents and one for us
Take a card home each to write memories of Ryan
Ø Write on blank side
Ø Write as little or as much as you wish
Ø Decorate it if you want to
Ø Personalise it in any way you want
Ø Attach a photo if you want to or use it to write a caption for a photo
If you would like to write a private or personal message use one of the small cards which has an envelope
Bring in actual photos, or digital photos on a memory stick or send to Jack at jacko_moore@hotmail.co.uk
The photos could be arranged into a timeline, also extending to include photos from Beavers/Cubs/Scouts
Decorate book with Scout colours
Add badges/ colourful captions/ Explorer logos etc
Leave space for photos from D of E Silver Award Presentation, Ryans’s Walk and sponsored event
Other ideas
Hold a sponsored event in aid of an Epilepsy Charity/charity of Ryan’s parents’ choice
Hold a memorial “Walk for Ryan” at the Christmas Barn Camp at Greencarts on 10th December
Put up a plaque in the hut with photos and an inscription
Hold a presentation evening for his parents and family to present his Silver D of E Certificate – Explorers to volunteer to say a few words if they want to
Other commemorative ideas:
Ø Put a bench at the Scout Centre in memory of Ryan
Ø Plant a tree – Scout Centre/Dilston
Ø Adopt a red kite