Andrew Bridgen MP visited Morrisons in Coalville to support the Ashby and Coalville Scouts and their fundraising Jamboree bag pack.
The 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan will take place in August 2015 and the Ashby and Coalville Scouts were selected to attend the Jamboree after attending a weekend camp held in October 2013. The Jamboree is such an exciting opportunity for the local Scouts aged 14-17 which, in addition to the 10-day Jamboree itself, will include: 3 days in Tokyo and 2-3 days "home hospitality" with a Japanese family. The Scouts will learn about other cultures, take part in fun and adventurous activities, attendees will also be involved in community projects and visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial - 70 years after the bomb.
Originally there are 30,000 projected attendees, of which 3000 are from the UK, 45 from Leicestershire, 11 from Ashby & Coalville Scout District (the attendees at the bag pack), 4 from Ashby.
Andrew Bridgen MP said:
“It was great to take part in the bag pack and support local scouts in their fundraising efforts. I understand that each individual fundraising target is for £3500 which covers all costs for training camps and the trip. It is an experience of a lifetime and I wish the Scouts the very best in their fundraising, they are an enthusiastic bunch and I know that they will thrive in this opportunity.”