1st ambrosden and arncott scout group are a relatively new scout group. Who currently dont have much camping equipment and although they are slowly gaining equipment they are turning to the local community and wider communities to raise much needed funds.

The money will be used to take our young people, we currently have around 40 of, on residential experiences i.e. camping. But though this may seam like a small number as the equipment will last years this will benefit hundreds of young people.

What does scouting offer young people? Scouting offers young people the chance to meet new people, try new things, like camping, climbing, shooting, archery, cooking outdoors and other outdoor skills. It give young people a sense of belonging and skills for life. It also gives them a sense of purpose and something to do keeping them off the streets.

So please dig deep and give what you can, it might be your £10 that you were going to spend on something you dont really need. But to one of our young people it could be the difference between camping and enjoying all that scouting can offer or sitting at home on a games console.