Last Sunday 30 participants got together for the third of the four planning sessions. Various jobs were completed including an update, vaccinations, introduction to hygiene and Gambian culture, practising Scouting skills and counting Buy a Brick money. In the next 3-4 weeks we have to complete fundraising - the Dog…

In 70 days about the time I am writing this we will heading to Gatwick airport on our way to The Gambia. We have unfortunately had to cancel the Treasure Hunt due on Saturday - probably the wrong time of year as we are in exam season - however our…

A couple of days late so actually 10 weeks and 5 days to go. A leader's meeting last week and tomorrow night is District Executive so I have to explain where we have got to and how much there is to do. There is still some climbing sponsorship money to…

I have been to the bank today and paid in £8500, mainly in cheques for the second payments and some of the fundraising money from the Southend contingent, although there were still a few hundred pound coins to weigh and check from the donut selling last weekend! This takes us…

Hi all - I will be updating weekly on this blog to let you all know how we are doing. Final payments are now due - thanks to those who have already paid, We have just sold 600 donuts at St Georges Day Parade - well done all, and well…