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A Walney girl became the first in Cumbria to receive the Chief Scout Award in 1994. Girls had only been allowed to join the Scouts two years previously and Debbie Wassall was one of the first. SCOUTS: St George’s Cubs, Scouts and Leaders in 1994 before setting off on a trip to Holland, where they spent a week on a site with groups from a variety of countries Debbie, 16, along with six boys from her troop, was presented with her award in Carlisle. Also in 1994 The Mail reported that Scouts in St Petersburg, Russia, would soon be equipped for hikes thanks to Duddon and High Furness Scouts. ....
An estimated 90 floats, bands, teams of dancers and ‘royalty’ were in attendance that year. Their yearly input was one of the reasons the popular parade has been a constant success. Those involved aimed to raise £2000 for Dalton charities and organisations. A first-time float belonged to the Dalton bypass workers. The parade included seven groups of musicians, including the popular Askam Silver Band. The Ulverston Town Band led the Dalton Carnival Queen Joanna Roberts with her attendants Sarah Lippiatt and Sherry Hatton. The Sea Cadets band were there to lead the retiring Queen Lisa Salisbury and her attendances Rachel Rigg and Emma Smeaton. ....