We wish a very warm welcome to our audience We hope you enjoy the Middlesbrough Scout Gangs 40th Anniversary Show

I have visited many of the rehearsals this year and have witnessed the team spirit the dedication and professional manner in which the Cast' Production and Business Teams have worked All thanks to them for their efforts which I know will pay dividends with a wonderful 1998 Show.

40 years is long time to keep going. but keep going the Gang does: and it gives a better Show each time. Some numbers are old favourites which keep reappearing and some reflect current situations in Scouting or in the area. It is our hope that you enjoy them all - no doubt some of you were in the gang yourselves 40 years ago - so go on, sing along with us.

Thank you for honouring us with your presence today - now sit back enjoy yourselves and savour the spectacle and entertainment of this, our Ruby "Gang Show"

Frank G. Holiday Chairman