One of our local Topsham Explorer Scouts , Holly Hull has been selected as part of a group of 36 other scouts from Devon to attend the World Scout Jamboree in Gdańsk Poland in 2027. The World Scout Jamboree is a large international gathering of Scouts and Guides age 14-17 that occurs every four years in a different country. At the World Scout Jamboree, young people connect with other scouts from different countries, learn about different cultures and backgrounds and participate in a program of activities focusing on global development, peace, adventure, and friendship.

One of the elements of the Scout Method is to share in spiritual reflection and Holly has regularly visited St. Margaret's Church with the Scouts since she was six years old and a member of 1st Topsham Sea Scouts. Holly has also previously volunteered to assist with preparing learning materials for "Messy Church" and helping to tidy and sort the equipment for this weekly community church event.

In order to attend the World Scout Jamboree, the participants must raise the money themselves. This covers the cost of the training camps held over the next two years and all travel expenses. It is important to note that much of the money raised by young people from the U.K, also helps to subsidise the attendance of the young people from less wealthy nations.

Holly will be holding her second bake sale to raise funds towards this exciting adventure in St. Margaret's Church kitchen area after the Christingle Service on Sunday, 28th December. Please note that this cake sale is not being organised by St. Margaret's and is a Devon Scouts fundraising event.

For further information on Holly’s other WSJ fundraising activities please visit https://gofund.me/208ef2150 "