GHISP – Gambia Hornchurch International Scout Project

2018 Expedition

Nearly Time!!!

The time is here, we are nearly ready to go, fundraising done, bags packed, Passport (check), Yellow fever card (check), Uniform (check), Suncream (check), Anti malarias (check), Insect Repellent (check), Mosquito net (check) Keep following to see what we are up to and for regular updates.

Posted on 20th July 201821st July 2018 by Jayne by Jayne

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Section Visits

Huge THANK YOU to all the groups & sections that we have visited over the last 3 months, for allowing us to tell your members about our Gambia project and the work we are carrying out over the next 2 weeks. To date the Buy a Brick boxes that the…

Posted on 20th July 2018 by Jayne by Jayne

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Barn Dance 2018

We will be running a Barn Dance on Saturday 9th June at Thames Chase, starting at 7:30pm. Last year this event was hugely successful and enjoyable for everyone who attended. Tickets are being sold at £12.50 per person or £45.00 for a family ticket (2 adults and any number of…

Posted on 9th May 201810th May 2018 by Richard Banks by Richard Banks

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Race Night

The race night is still taking place despite adverse weather conditions. Please Travel Safely The Network team will be running a St Patrick's Day race night at 8th Hornchurch HQ (Chelmsford Drive, RM14 2PH) on the 17th March 2018, 7:30-10pm. Tickets are being sold at £5 each, please book…

Posted on 13th March 201817th March 2018 by Richard Banks by Richard Banks

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Personal Fundraising Tandem ride by Peter & Sharon

Starting at the Limehouse Basin, we will be following the Hertford Union, Regent's and Grand Union Canal as far as we can possibly get. Neither of us have ridden a tandem before and training has been hampered by the adverse weather but hey, we want to raise as much as…

Posted on 13th March 201813th March 2018 by Peter Allen by Peter Allen

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Thank You to 8th Hornchurch

The GHISP team would like to say thank you for the conituned support of the 8th Hornchurch Scout group for the 2018 trip. As a group they have donated £200 from a collection their scouts have recently taken. They have also been supporting our buy a brick scheme and are…

Posted on 7th March 2018 by Richard Banks by Richard Banks

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Curry Night 27th February

As part of fundraising for our trip, Mark Duffy is hosting a Curry night. Tuesday the 27th February, at the “Ginger Spice” 395-397 Brentwood Road, Romford RM2 5TH (At the “Drill” roundabout.) £20.00 per head for the following: Appetizer – Papadum & Chutneys. Starter – Combination of Chicken Tikka and Meat Samosa. Main…

Posted on 26th January 201826th January 2018 by Richard Banks by Richard Banks

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Magic Night

As part of personal fundraising, some explorers are hosting a magic night at Upminster Methodist Church on the 3rd February 2018. Entry is £15 per person, doors open at 7pm for a prompt start at 7:30. For more details see the flier and to book tickets please complete the form below.…

Posted on 10th January 201812th January 2018 by Richard Banks by Richard Banks

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Casino Royale…. no, Casino GHISP – the photos are here.

The Explorers and Network show us how to run a Casino night. I may have spent some time selling a few tickets for this event but the evening was clearly in the hands of the participants. We raised over £2000 for the bore hole. Thank you to all those who…

Posted on 3rd December 201713th March 2018 by Peter Ager by Peter Ager

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The Gates are on!

Thanks everyone. Make sure you are learning your card games, selling casino tickets. Lets raise that £9,000 for the bore hole. We want to make the Scout HQ functional asap. Talk to your mentors for help and support, complete your personal fundraising challenges and get the message out there.

Posted on 26th September 2017 by Peter Ager by Peter Ager

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London Bridges Walk

3rd Upminster group are organising a sponsored walk across 8 London bridges on the 15th October 2017. If you wish to participate as part of your personal fundraising please contact us using the form below. (Please note anyone under the age of 18 will need to complete the attached…

Posted on 17th September 201726th September 2017 by Richard Banks by Richard Banks

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Camp Fun Badges

As Part of our fundraising I designed some fun camp badges and had them made up, I have now sold over 600 badges, via Facebook groups, eBay and to friends, making £294. We have also held an afternoon tea at home in the garden for friends. Jayne Banks

Posted on 8th September 2017 by Jayne Banks by Jayne Banks