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District Events Update

• Cubs Founders Day 24^th February – Great success as usual, thanks to Daisy and the Team
• Explorers Target Competition Saturday 25^th February at Rhydd, great day with Harkaway Unit taking the lion’s share of the trophies, but all the Explorers did amazingly well.  Thanks to all involved.

• Explorers Monopoly Run, London Friday 1^st – Sunday 3^rd March. All home safe and sound and very tired.  Some excellent results and a great time spent being tourists in London.  Well done Wyre Forest Explorers.

Plans going forward:

·       Explorers taking part in the Six Summit Challenge in May

District Camps 2024:

A Musicals themed Camp at Rhydd for Cubs, Beavers, and Squirrels 21^st – 23rd June – a planning meeting has now been held for this camp for our younger sections, and the activities have been confirmed.  There will be Giant Inflatables, Science activities, plus a talent contest.  This is very exciting and will involve each group putting on a multi section little show on stage around their chosen Musical, more details from your Lead Section Volunteer (ADC).  There will also be a costume parade on the Sunday morning with prizes and trophies to be won.    Cost confirmed as £35 per child, payable by May DLM.   Formal proramme and times will be out soon

District International Jersey 2025:

There was a core team meeting on the 18^th February, where a great deal of planning and budgeting took place, and there will be a relaunch for any remaining places on the 24^th March at WF8 HQ at 3.00 pm.

St George’s Day Parade – 21^st April 2024

All Groups will be required to provide at least 3 marshalls on Parade Day, who are able to attend the briefing the night before at Rhydd.  Deadline is 7^th April for names and contact numbers.

Julie