Whilst many people were outside enjoying the sunshine over Easter, Explorer Scouts from Frome, who have been selected to represent Somerset at the World Scout Jamboree this July in America, were busy bag-packing in the Radstock Co-operative to raise funds for their adventure.

Customers to the store were really in the Easter Spirit when it came to donations, with a total raised of over £300!

In addition, the draw took place for the WSJ Unit 77 Easter Raffle, with prizes being won that included a two-night retreat in a cosy cottage in Devon, worth over £200, day passes to Center Parcs, Longleat, and a photograph of members of Coronation Street signed by some of the cast. Other prizes were kindly donated by Whitstone’s Fish and Chips, Shepton Mallet, The Memorial Theatre and ASDA.

All of the money will go to the WSJ Explorer Scouts, who must raise money for the Jamboree and training camps, with some of these funds going towards supporting Scouts from less privileged countries who, otherwise, would not be able to participate in this amazing, once-in-a-lifetime Scouting experience.

Steve Lee