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On Sept 14th my colleagues and I are embarking on a long walk, walking either a half or full marathon in the Peak District.

We are all fundraising for good causes that mean something to us.  I have chosen to support 79th Scout Group. Both my children are currently Explorer Scouts, Daisy is also a cub Young leader and Joseph has been a Beaver, a cub and a scout before joining Explorers. 

A bit about 79th…..

The 79th Reading Scout Group is part of the wider Pang Valley District Scouts. We have been in existence in Tilehurst for many, many years and currently operate from our purpose-built HQ on Armour Hill.

Our main objective is to enable our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers to enjoy a varied programme of activities and social events in the best surroundings we can offer.

The group accepts both boys and girls from 6 to 18 years old and at present our membership consists of approximately 200 young people throughout the various sections. We currently have three Beaver Colonies, three Cub Packs, two Scout Troops and one Explorer Unit. We also host a Scoutlink section, which caters for children with SEND in the District.

The weekly programmes encourage fun and friendship, challenge and adventure, personal development, citizenship, self-reliance, responsibility and decision-making, involvement and achievement. These elements are developed through activities such as camping, craft, sport, orienteering, pioneering, hiking, cooking, community projects and other adventures.

We like to involve as many parents as possible in our activities and we will always welcome any volunteer, whether it is on a weekly basis with a section or just helping out occasionally behind the scenes.