OTLEY Freemasons are supporting five Scouts and Explorers from the Wharfedale district who are set for a trip of a lifetime after being selected to attend the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea.
The five, Alice Walsh, Hannah Tomlinson, Natalie Bowman, Noah Dockar and Leo Easton will represent the Wharfedale District at the massive worldwide scouting event from Tuesday, August 1 to Saturday, August 12 August, 2023.
They each have to raise £3,800 to fund the Jamboree and as part of their diverse fundraising approached Otley Freemasons for a donation.
Four Lodges, Horsford, Harewood, Chevin and Royal Wharfedale responded and raised £754.50.
Alice, Hannah, Natalie and Noah attended at Westbourne House, Otley recently and were presented with a cheque. The four are pictured with Howard Thompson, the immediate Past Master of Horsford, Phillip Buckley, Horsford’s current master, and Richard Bleasdale, a past master of Horsford and a former Group Scout Leader of Otley Parish Scouts, who Leo initially approached.
A spokesperson said: "Otley Freemasons are delighted to assist the Scouts and hope that they have a wonderful and memorable time at the World Jamboree. We look forward to hearing about their experiences on their return."
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