Hello, my name is George and I am a proud Explorer Scout based in Wyre District, West Lancashire!
In March 2018, I was lucky enough to be selected to attend the 24th World Scout Jamboree. This website follows my adventures as I fundraise my way to the Jamboree!
Where have I been? It’s a very good question and it’s got a very simple answer, I’ve been at school. Having done my GCSEs in the summer term, I went away for the majority of the summer and now, after starting college, I have the time to update you all on what I have done … Continue reading Where have I been?
The question itself is quite challenging to answer, after I was selected people kept asking “What is the Jamboree?”, and to be frank, I didn’t exactly know what answer to give, but after completing several fundraisers and a training day, I finally have an answer! So, I guess we’ll start with the dictionary definition “a … Continue reading What is the Jamboree?
My selection weekend was an absolutely amazing experience, it was basically a fun job interview. We were tested in team building, willingness and brew making ability – the most crucial skill of all. We did lots of things over the course of the weekend; we made woggles, made the leaders brews, took pictures, cleaned toilets, … Continue reading Being Selected
Thanks for joining me on my Jamboree journey! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton Today (Sunday, 22nd July 2018) marks exactly 365 days (or 31,536,000 seconds) till I step foot on the Summit Bechtel Reserve for the 24th World Scout Jamboree!!!
