Korea Calling

Date: 22nd May 2023 Author: Richard Smith

Congratulations to Abi Littlewood who has made it onto the International Service Team (IST) for the World Scout Jamboree and is currently undergoing final preparations before departing for Saeangeum, South Korea in August.

As part of the IST Abi will travel to Korea and will be involved in the delivery of activities for the young people attending.

Abi’s achievement has earned her an article in the County Gazette which can be read here.

Get involved with WSJ 2027

The World Scout Jamboree is held every four years and hosts young people and adult volunteers from around the world. After this year’s Jamboree in Korea, the next will be in Gdańsk, Poland in 2027. You can find out more, including how to get involved, on the official website here.

HM King Charles III has been confirmed as our new Patron, a great honour for UK Scouts.

The King continues a long tradition of the monarch giving their Patronage, dating back to 1912. This was when Scouts was granted its Royal Charter and HM George V became our first Patron.

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King Charles III

Our Patron, HM King Charles III