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1st Newbury Sea Scouts raise over £330 for new tents at Marks & Spencers
26th July 20091st Newbury Sea Scouts, who are celebrating the centenary of Sea Scouting, linked up with Marks & Spencers in Newbury who are celebrating 125 years of trading. Beavers, cubs and scouts turned out in force on Saturday 18 July to help shoppers pack bags and raised £337.
Shown here are cub Peter Winsor and Young Leader Louis Spencer packing bags to raise funds for new tents, camping and kayaking equipment to be used at this year's National Sea Scout Centenary Jamboree at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham.
Chairman John Tomlinson said: "In these days of electronic gadgets traditional Scouting values and activities are more valuable than ever and we are very grateful to M&S for helping us to improve the quality of the scouting experience for young people in and around Newbury.
1st Newbury is also appealing for funds for toilets, parking, services, storage and security to bring their new headquarters up to a more 21st century standard, without losing the traditional Scouting feel."
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