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I am sure you all vaguely remember my proud post the my wee girl was selected too go to represent Scouting in the UK at next years' Jamboree in South Korea.

She has done loads of sponsorship activities, worked as a cleaning lady amongst other things.

She is walking round Kielder Water in October which is pretty much a full marathon, I know everything is stupid expensive just now but if anyone has a pound or two spare it really would be much appreciated.

Thanks


https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding ... hkorea2023

Happy to throw a few quid her way Gav

Good luck to her! I’m sure she’ll have a blast…

Done. Hope she has a fantastic time. I visited Seoul in 2006 and it was an awesome place.

McSwede wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:32 am I visited Seoul in 2006 and it was an awesome place.

Good for the Seoul?

mik wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:47 am

McSwede wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 9:32 am I visited Seoul in 2006 and it was an awesome place.

Good for the Seoul?

It was, yes. Super chilled out, the climate was fab, and the people were lovely. One guy I visited gave me a phone to use for the week I was there and also provided me with a driver and car when I needed it.

I arrived on a Sunday and couldn't get any of bank cards to work so the hotel gave me £200 (equiv in Won) until I got sorted. Also sent me a massive fruit platter and bottle of champers on my birthday.

It's a great place to visit!

A boss I had years ago (American, but had spent time working in the East when his kids were young) told me that his daughter was moving to Seoul for work. I asked if she considered it a good Korea move? He didn’t laugh.

Hope she enjoys it! We’ve got a scout going from our group, plus several going to the jamborette in Holland, so appreciate its quite a decent cost, but massively worth it.

There’s a lot of neckerchief swapping goes on at the jamboree so worth getting a few extra in advance

Bunged a few quid in too

mik wrote: Mon Aug 29, 2022 11:03 am A boss I had years ago (American, but had spent time working in the East when his kids were young) told me that his daughter was moving to Seoul for work. I asked if she considered it a good Korea move? He didn’t laugh.

if it helps, I laughed Mik.

Thanks all, that really is very generous and much appreciated. I also snorted at your joke @mik

Good luck to her! It'll be an epic adventure.

@Gavin does your daughter have any unit badges she’s selling?

jamcg wrote: Mon Sep 12, 2022 7:41 am @Gavin does your daughter have any unit badges she’s selling?

Her unit seem to be the only one that has not managed to produce a badge yet but hopefully will have between now and next August, would you like one when they do appear?

Possibly more than one, we’ve got some serial badge collectors

Cool, will let you know when they are available and get some ordered up for you!

jamcg wrote: Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:17 am Possibly more than one, we’ve got some serial badge collectors

Finally got badges at the weekend and I knew someone on here wanted one (or a few). You still after some? I cannot remember the set price they all have to sell them for but I imagine she will

Gavin wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:28 am

jamcg wrote: Mon Sep 12, 2022 10:17 am Possibly more than one, we’ve got some serial badge collectors

Finally got badges at the weekend and I knew someone on here wanted one (or a few). You still after some? I cannot remember the set price they all have to sell them for but I imagine she will

If I could have 3 to start with, if you dm me your bank details I’ll sort out sending over funds and address as long as you’re ok posting them out

jamcg wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:44 pm If I could have 3 to start with, if you dm me your bank details I’ll sort out sending over funds and address as long as you’re ok posting them out

I didn’t know you were a Nigerian Prince!

dinny_g wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:12 pm

jamcg wrote: Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:44 pm If I could have 3 to start with, if you dm me your bank details I’ll sort out sending over funds and address as long as you’re ok posting them out

I didn’t know you were a Nigerian Prince!

I just want some badges off Gavin. However I’ve got 6million pounds for you Dinny. I just need £5000 so I can bring it direct to you in a briefcase. Please send the funds asap as I’ve emailed every person in Britain and I’m sure someone will take me up on the offer soon