Scouts Maldon and East Essex Maldon & East Essex District Scout Council Trustees Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31" December 2025, 4qulrrels W -193 SCOUTS network EXPLORERS Scouts Active Support
Maldon and East Essex District Scout Council The Maklon and East Essex Di51ri¢t Seoul Council is a Trust established under the njles of The Sc(MJtAsxKiation. Annual Report And Accounts 2025 Trusleas are appoinlgd in accordance with the Poty, Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. The accounts have drawn up on 8 receipts and paym8nls basi$. Prnsented at the Annual General Meeting on Monday 7 June 2026 The account5 wère approved by the Trustees on 8 Jur 2026vra Zoom and signed on their behalf by th8 Distrlct Chairman and District TreasuTer, MrB con5 MrDtye Mrs P Turtle MrMl D Real. Mr B Mathn Mr CBurton M FIohEts Mr Csmith MtsPR Ex Officio Trnstees MtsA Dukas, Leal Vdunteer MrDlyE Strt Chamk7n Mr CBurton Distnct Treasurer MJ. Rrllath MrN Hunter Mr P G(xthY MrG 8&xv Membe MrA Gwdwin Mr M Catto Mr TBugg Mr P Grn Mrs S Goodwin 80ayS &nk, Leicester, LE872Ag Al•tw/Examiner. E. [rMOn CharityReqistration Na 1123146 Contarta¢Ydress DistrKtkntary, I58n Ctse Gt. Totham Essey, CM9 8PE Headquarters a Activity Centre.. pran Grt Totham R(A4d, Wrkham Bshops CM83NP
The Scout Grou of Maldon and East Essex Distrlct Sil¥•r End Kel¥•dan & FrIng Vlttham{St Nlcolas) 1# Haffi•ld P•vtr 1t Beacon HWI l# H•ybrldg•(St Andmksl l# Maldon {All SaFntsl Southmlnst•r & Maylands•4 1 North Fambridy {H•ty TrlnSty1 Ilt BurnhamTrcrOU¢tt Contents Pa8e No District Information Trustees, Report District Lead Volunteer's Report Prances District Scout Campsite Report District Management & Policies Treasurerfs Report Accounts: Receipts Accounts: Paymerrts Accounts: Assets & Liabilities io Independent Examlner's Report li IvLaLDON & EasT ESSEX DISTRICT scoirr sEop For all your unlfom). books and equipment r•qulr•rMnts 6a$ed at Prnnces, Gt. Totham Rd, Wlckham B1stp$ Openlng houws: urday IOm13.IJO hrs Wednesday 17m19.(Ki hrs
TRUSTEES, AN14UAL REPORT YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2025 Structvre, Governance & Management The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applic3ble law and United Kingdom Accountin8 Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The Law applicable to charities in England & Wale5 ret7uirES the Trustees to prep3rÈ tinancial statement5 for each fi"n3ncial year which give a trkje and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incomlng resources and application of resoufcès of the charity for that period. In preparlng these financial statements, the trusteès are required tDO'. Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them con515tentlv: Observe the methods and priftciples in the Charities SORP IStatery)ent of Recommend Practice),. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: State whether applicable accounting stardards have been followed, subject to any material depèrtures disclosed and explained in the linancial statements,. Prepare the ftnancial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to plesume that the charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping accountinE records that disclose with reason3ble accuracy at any time the financlal positton of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. The Charity IAccounts Reports) Regulations 2008 and trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity ènd hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection Df fraud and other IrregulafiDes. Maldon & East Essex Distrlct Scout Councll is the elertoral body %thich supports and encourages the development of SCouE the Dlstrirt and operates in accordance with a written conslltut"on. It is the body to which the District Executive Cotnmittee (the Trustees) is accountable. Det311s of the Tyustees are shown in Page l. The Trustee5 are appointed onnuallv at the Annual General Meeting of the Di5tritt Scout Council, either by election OT nomination. and may also be cop-opted by the Executive Committee during the year. Trustees are made aw3re of their fespDnsibilitr'es and can benefit from training provided by the Training Team as to the role of Trustee at District and Group level. Young people are also given opportunities aeross the district to become the Leaders of the future, leadlng to better retention of youn8 people through to adult volunteerin8 roles. The Trustee Board met on S occasions through the year. The Trustee Board is supported by the Warmer WelcomeTeam. The Warmer Welcome Team don't meet together, a small team are called upon when required for welcome conversations. Sincethe last AGM. we have met with 24 new leaders across 8 Group5
There are c5a members of the District Team, 3dvisers and supporters directly supporting the Maldon & East Essex District Scout Council. None of these volunteerg receives any payrnents for servsce5 rendered. The principal 50urce5 of the Scout Councils income are membership subscriptr"ons, fees paid by meTnbers for actr"vth"es, Prances Scout Shop, Erants and (ion3tions from public bodie5 and individuals. Durin8 the year the Trustee5 have ¢losely monitored the maintenance of the Pranres HQ including the Activlty Centre. Prances Cottage and the surrounding outdoor site. Details of these 8criviiies are reported separatelv. Oblecfjves, AttlvEtles, Achievements. Scoullng vlslon for 2026 The vision tor 2026 by Scouts aims to be a movèment that Trs more inclusive, shaped by young people 211d makèi a bigger impact in communities. By 202J. Scouts w."'Il have prepared more lioung people with skills for life, supported by leaders deliveriiig an inspiring r)rogiam. The movement will continue. to grow, witvi a focus on refletin8 the diversity ol society and makir)g a positive imyacl In commu4itre5. ENpoYlieri?g young peuple with skills fo life Mission Statement foi Stouts 2026 Ihe ETh155IOn Satement rOF Scouts in 2026 aim5 to contnue the IOLirney ol empowerir¥o '.yith, ki115 ,¢r Iife. By 2026, Scouts will iiave prepared more young people will skil',s fo¥ lifc, supported by 5eaders de11vering an inbpirifiE programme. The movemnet will be more Inclusive. shaped b¥ young people, and will make <) bigger impact in their c.ommunities. Scouts will focus on empowerin6 young people, 5trengthenin8 their volunttrer b35e, f051ering inclusivity, enhancing prograni delivery_ The 5uccÈss ol the str3tÈg¥ hinges on the dediL3ti011 drid passion ol volunteer5, paYent5, C¢irer%. SUPPOflers, dnd young peoi)le served. Togethei", tSie¥ Will shope il)e luture ol you*iE people and give thom even more5 Ekills for life. Integrity, respect, CaTe, belief, 3na ¢ooperation Scouting Values 2026 The value5 01 Scouting for 2026 are rooted in the principles DI integrity, respect, care bclief. and coo peratton. These values guide Scout5 in their personal and community development. fostering a 5en5e ol responsibility and 2 comTntrtment to making a positive differcnce. The va5ues are designed to supp ort tlFe Spiritual Erowth DI Scouts and are inte.grBI to the Scoutng èxperiencÈ
Scouting in Maldon & East Essex Di5tri£t is open to all young people who are between the hges of 4 and 25 no matter what background. ethnic Origin, nationality, race, gender, mafltal OT sexual status, mental or physical ability, political or religious belief. Scouring in our District is provided through 12 Scout Groups and 6 Explorer Scout Units, bv around 200 committed, experienced and trained volunteers, working in team5 across the district. The District Trustees knowledges these volunteers are the most valuable asset and resource, without whose support it would not be possible to provide scouting for the young people of our District. The successes and achievements of the last twelve months can be seen in the Annual Review 2025. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the need in the Charitr'es Act 2011 to demonstrate that or aims 3re for the public benefi't. Our assessment is that we have fflet the public benefit criteria under both the advancement of education and the advancement of citr'zenship or community development headings. The main principles Df Scuuting demonstrate that our aims are for the public benefit in the following way5: Developlng youtig people towards their full potentlal, through the ScOuE programme. There is a clear link between the purpose of Scouting and the benefits to youn8 people. The v3ritsERs and nurnerous Scouting 3chvities are undertaken with the health and safetv of the young people taken very 5eiiou51y, ané the benefit of these activwtie5 far outweighing any associated risks. The young people and other maln beneftciories of Scouting are in the 4-25 years age range. Young people who are willing to make the Scout Promise can benefit from full Scouting membership. We are an inclusive organisation with membership open to all, including those living irb financial hardship. Whilst an annual membership fee is payable, the ability to join is not restricted by their ability to pay. Oistrict Secretary Chairman - Trustee
Scouts Maklon and East Essex MALDON & EAST ESSEX DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31-Dec-25 ScoLrt Assou8ty"on Dlslrict Reglstration Number 11734 Charily Registration Number. 1123146
CONTENTS Receipts for the year Ended 31st December 2025 Payments for the year endéd 31st Dècèmber 2025 statement of assets and liabilities al 31st December 2025 Independent Examiner's rep)rt
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Independent Examinerfs Report to the trustees of Maldon & East Essex Dlstrlct Scout Councll I repcrt lo the trustees on My examination of the accounls of the MaldDn & East Essex DÈstrict Scout Cotjncil for the year ended 31 December 2025 which arè sèt out an pagÉs 3 to 5 of this report Re5pon5ibilitie¥ ond b15 of reFJOrt As the chariWs iruslees of the Maldon & East Essex District Scout Council preparalioD of the accounts in accordance ¥Mlh the requirements ot the Charities Okj are resp0Trsib for the 12011 I'lhe Acl'}. I report in Tespecl of my examination of the M21don & E3St Essex District Scout Council accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 AGt and in carrying out my examination I have followed 811 the applicable Directi0Ths given by thè Charity CDmmi5siDn under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent ex8mine¢s statemènt I have CDmpleted my examinatK)n. I confirm that no Fllalerial matters have come to my attentiDn in conn8Ction h th8 examination giving me causè to believe that in any material re5P8Ct- accounting r8cord8 w8r8 not kept in mspect ot the Maldon & East Essex Distrirt Scout Council as required by seclion 130 01 the Act: or the accounts do not actd with thosè records I hav8 no concems and have come auoss no other matters in conn8ction with the examinab.on to vknich attention should be dmwii in this report in order lo enable a proper underslanding of the accounts to be reached. I have note back below Elizabeth Ironmonger 20 Brook Close GfEal Tothain Essex CM9 8PE datè 516126 Stock has been written down in accordance wlh Trustees as obsotete,notworking,or out of date. Sales in lolal agr8e but more breakdown WDuld be pferable forfuture Louis Filho was paid for same expenditure £15.05 but noi paid for £9.02 expense. £6.03 to be doducted from future d8im
Management and Policies Governance The District operate5 under the Royal Charter of The Scout Association which gives authority to the Bye Laws of the A550ciation and the Policy Organisation and Rules of The Scout Association. Trustees The District is managed by the District Executive Committee, the members of which are the 'Charity Trustees, of the Distrtct. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the Policyi Organi5ation and Rules of The Scout Association. Appropriate Induction and Training is offered on appoirrtrt]ent usingthe Charity Commission document CC3- The Essential Trustee as well as internal Factsheet5. Reserves pollcy The Trustee5 recommend that the balance on the General Fund should be maintained at a level of not usually more than 25% of annual expenditure. This allows a syitable contingency ot protectthe continuity of business. In addition there will be a maintained balance in the Development Fund depending on available funds and requirement for development work both capital and in support of Groups. The Trustees will monitor the level of reserves on a regular Investment pollcy The Trustees recognise the need to ensure that available liquid funds are invested in the best way by using the Bank Savings Deposit Account dic3ted by the requirementto readily access these funds should particular emergencies arise. Risk Assessment pollcy The Trustees are committed to undertake Risk Assessment in all areas of responsibility and in particular wth due regard to the Safety Policy of The ScoutAs50ciation. A detailed Risk Assessment of all activity and operation including both Safety and Finance at the District Activity Centre has been completed. There are in place systems of intem31 contro15 designed to provide reasonable a55urance against material mismanagement or loss. Treasurer Report 2025 At the beginning of the year the Badge account was merged with the Scout Shop. Thanks to Margaret Pritchard for her many years as badge secretary. Sara Goodwin and Ann Dukes took over the badges within the scout shop. Both the Shop and Prae5 have been financially successful, but we have had significant non recurring costs at Prances £7200 on tree work, £8099 on new fire doors and brinng electrics up to date, £2267 updating utility in cottage We have reviewed badge stock and gift stock and have written off £1578.30 as it is unlikely to be 501d. &1 kn- Treasurer (Trustee)
Maldon and East Essex Scouts District Lead Vonteer'S Report- AGM 2026 Welcome lo the 2026 Annual General Meetsng. It a privilege to present thi5 report. reflecting on e1ve months cl exceptional thentures, achievement4 and steady progress acr055 the Maldon and East Essex DlstricL Membership and Growth l am delighted to report an overall membership 0W1h of 3% across bcth y(xJth members and leaders. All sections have shown an increase. wilh our most signrficant expans being the opening of new Squirrel Dreys in Heybridge and Swthrninster. These join tMJr existirvJ Dreys ni Witham and Silver End, nging total to four across Ihe di5tr5Qt. CongratulatiMs to everyone involved in rnaking this happen. I am also pleased to report that we are perf(Yrning strongly in DBS compbance aThJ training. with updated online ct)urses making th8se rrness8s much m¢xe accessible. Group Resilience and Collaboratlon This year tested our resilience, and I must share that we faced the pro51 of losing b)th the BumhamwOn- Sea and N(xth Fambridge groups due to financial and leadership challenges. Thanks to the remarkable hard wk and support of the Southminster and Maylandsea group, we successfully merged these units into Southminster. This cotlakK)rative appyoach has ensured scwbng c(tinueS in these areas. retaining the groups, IdentleS while pn)viding rotlst supwt and trrining Ir¢Nn the Southminster team. We wi8h them every success for the futur8. Activitles and International Scouting Activities, trips, Camping and ovemigm stays-both at home and atffoad-remain at the heart of the Scouting experience in mald and East Essex. Over the past year, our groups have rlgrticipated in a diverse range of activilies, including water SpS, museum vislts, themed sleepovers. and camping excursions. Lookir)g fonward, we are incredibly proud to have thirteen youth members seleded to attend Intemational Jamborees in 2026 and 2027. These IlUde the Workl Scout JambJree Poland, as well as expeditions lo Iceland. North America. and Zan7ibar. Dlstrict Events We have hosted sevwal higNy successful district events thi5 year: Handicraft Exhibition: Open to all secti(& this event saw a tremendous number of entries and was a fantastic day f(x all invdved. Drey Day: We welcomed 140 Squirrels for unf(Ygettable day cl activkties at PraKes. Awards Day: A celebration wr yOLrth m@MrS who achieved the highest award in their respective sectK)ns as well as a time to recffjnise Ihe dedicali¢M of adult vdunteers. Roll of Honour It is my great pleasure to formally rec¢)Jnise the follov¥llng kaders and volunteers for thesr dedication ané Medal of Merit: Sharon Reader (Bumham-on-sea) Commlsglonerfs Commendation for Good Service: Laurence Bundy (s(thMInSler s1 Maylandsea) and Carol Fisher-Hill (Hatfield Peverd) Long S8rvlce Awards: Cdin Smith <60 Years) and Maureen WetA)er (50 Years) A special mention rnust go to Harry Trice, who was award8J the Jthn Reed Award Courage. present by John's chiklren, Liz and Mark Reed. Thank You Final. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to every vdunteer. parent, supFrfyter. and young person who has contribjted to our success this year. Your tvne. energy. and pawon make a profound drfference. To3&ther. we are buikliry skills for life Creang memories thal will last a lrfetwne. Ann Duke$ DistrFCt Lead Vo1n1eer Maldon & East Essex Scouts
PRANCES Prances District Scout Campsite AGM Report for 2025 In 2025 Camp Prznces achieved another good year with an increase In booklngs and it ha5 certainly felt busier than in prevlous years. With more involvement in scouting instrurting, it has kept U5 movlng and on our feet. This is exartly what we had hoped for when taking on the role of running this 51te four years ago. To increase the activity of the district headquarters exponentially. IV5 great to have bookings throughout the year into the year ahead for all scout Broups to ènjoy thè opportunitie5 that Prances has to offer. It is Éood for our district with the increased groups involvement to headquarters and the subsequent increase in revenLbe. It is starting to feel like the site 15 running at a good pace and we seem to be progressively gaining more mld-week bookings 3$ each year goes by, We have multiple group èctivFty evenings 3nd illCTeasingly more group camps alon8 With DofE running alongside on the Be3con Hill site. Thankfully, having started Dut at Beacon Hill before taking on this role. they kindly allow the use of their site to assist with dual camps on anv weekends or smaller DofE camps arid allows me to facilitate more groups with their bookings. H611 Master continues with helping us to manage the site's bookings. daily schedule and our invoicing. It has been an invaluable tool for us to manage the operations side of things here. Our fantastic instructor5 continue to give the groups a fun, safe experlence wlth all tsur actlvltles that we offer. I have learnt a lot with all of you and have been lucky enough to be a part of it more so in the past year. Thank you all for the experiente, your time and guidance that you have given to each grDUP, helping each individual as they go. Our Mèlntenènce crew still work around the site and the grounds contihUE to be looked after which is mostly arduous work and relentless as things gruw as soon as they are cut. We have taken on a new cleaning company to increase the cleanliness of our buildings and maintain a better standard of hygiene. We hope that we're Tunning it well for all that join us foT camp and the Prances experience. Here is a brief outlook at how the year of 2025 went for us at Camp Prances. Winter January 2025. we started off the year with Flrst Aid Training days, Young Leaders Training evening5 in the PCL and Scouting with our regular Scout group I" Heybridge, who èls0 hostèd thelr Christmas Party which is a great way to celebrate and show appreciation to all that help with their group each week. We ended January with I" Hawkswell Stvut Patrol Camp. They brèved the temperature and participated in multiple activities here on site, hiring out the whole site for the weekend. In February we had a few more groups revi51ting our site with the short evenings and I, Maldon Beavèrs came lor activitie5, along with our regular Keep Fit groups that made an appearance for the use of OLEr PCL Hall. Heading tOW3rds warmer weather and Sprin& March arrived and things started to grow again and life was starting to get busy at Prances. We had First Response training to kick off the month. The 3, Witham Cubs in for an activity evening along with I, Rayne and I" Marks Tey. Rayleigh for 3 full day of Orienteering and booking out the PCL Hall. We had the City of London DofE and CFAV Training mid-way through the month and rhen a couple of Fire Lighting evenings with North Fambridge and I" Maldon Merlin Scouts that came in for adventure with us on site. A group tamp with I Stèbbing and on the final weekend we finished the month with a private hire camp for hikers wanting to walk the surrounding area. April was steady with just our regulars throughout and a climbing day with maintenance on the cllmblng tower and a qulck recap before the climbing permit day arrived.
We had a new gTOUP Start up here called'wild Art Club, from Witham and toddler5 were runrsing around making cre3tions out of things g3thered on the site grounds. Outdoor le3rning with Braintree Child Minders started up here again with the warmer weather arriving and we a150 had a DofE bronze expedition with the Tabore Academy. Kelvedon and Feering came in for an activity evening and the 'St Georges Day Fete. for Heybridge at the end of the month saw 3 good turn out and raised decent amount for their group along with their hosting their AGM Lin that same day. May was a rather busy month with multiple mid-week bookings from local groups a5 well as Others. We had Braintree Child Minder5. Wild Art Club. Tiptree B2avers. Trefoil Guild. MaldDn Merlin Scouts. 1, 813ckwater Beavers, a Maldon Beaver furs ni8ht ar)d a couple of Mountainwise DofE camps. The weekends wefe busy too, we had a Co8geshall Guides camp on the first weekend on the Prances amp grounds and on the Beacon Hill site we had T3bor Academy for DofE on the bank hoisday weekend. It made for a very busy Headquarters and has now become an annu31 tradition. Awards Day arrived and it was a good tumout. The stage saw many awards and was well hosted and catered for the families. This was on the Sunday after 3 Kelvedon and Feering Group Camp with multiple aclivities and enjoyment. We then h3J a 40 Birthday, someone within the Scouting community and friends, leaders, instructors all had a great celebratory weekend. We finIsed the month with another Moulltainwise DofE cafflp. June was much the same and as we headed towards Stjmmertime we started to havè 2 lot more activity with visitors to Site. Activity evenings from 26, Chelmsford, I, Beacon Hill. Tiptree, I Maldorb, Tollesbury Rainbows Brownies and Guides, I" Silver End and Braintree Distrirt. We the had Mountainwise for another DofE camp along with Sweyne Park SchoDI and their &ionze DofE. The end of the month we were booked with 3n RAF Squadron 295 Camp in full dress and drills on the site grounds. It was quite 8 spectacle and they were lucky enough to h3ve a Lancaster bomber flypast from the C13Cton Airshow which was rather fitting for the RAF group. July, again busy with mid.week bookings from Coggeshall Explorers, 8raintree Guides, 1st H31ste3d Scouts, 26 Chelmsford. I" Maldon Be3vers Cubs and Explorers. Witham Guides, Tiptree Cubs, North Fambridge and Kelvedon and Feering. On the weekends we had I" Little Waltham Guides, a Quo Vadis Expltjrers Expedition, our Climbing Permit Day and 26 Chelmsford held their AGM. The last week of July we had 3 Summer Camp attd 5 Cambridge Guides enjoyed a long week of fun here with our instructors facilitating activities throughout. August. we started the month off with a SO Wedding Anniversary and a IO, birthday party. Both a great turn out and good celebrations were had. DurlnE the weeks Our PCL Hall was used tor singlnE rehearsals along with our regular scouts. The Trefoil Guild came in for a 'Sausage Sizzle, evening and we had i" Halstead camp on the secon weekend. We held an Archery training and permit renewal day which was very informative just before a second Summer camp with 16 Dagenhain. The end of the month saw two DafE camps with Mountainwise. September was busy with camps and Autumn approaching at the end of the month. The site was again busy with mid-week bookings. Our regulars along with play rehearsals in the PCL, Halstead Cubs Night, Kelvedon ané Feering, Hatfield Peverel Explorers, I" Witham Beavers, Beaton Hill Scouts and Southminster came to site and Southminster invested someone half way up the climbing tower. The first weekend we had North Fambridge in for a Group Team Buildillg weekend and their AGM. Then I" Layer De La Have came for a gruup camp. 2- Chelmsford hosted their group comp Braintree Valley District had an activity day. All had good wèekends and loved the 51te. In October we had less mid-week activity bookln85 but our Braintree childminders in each week in the day, our regular Scout group Heybridge and Tiptree Beavers were in for activities. We had a couple of Camps on the weekends, Mountainwise were in for a DofE camp and the second weekend we had 8 Silver Arrows overnight camp with some activities durin8 the day.
Novernber wa5 surprisingly busy agèin and Maldon hosted 3 magnificent fireworks disp13y for their group. Hatfield Peverel booked in for a campfire evening, then we had a rnedieval Scout Camp from the 26, Chelrn5fprd Scout Group with all sorts of medieval themed Eames and fun. Witham East District ViSlted us for a campfire night with 3 fire, a barbecue and they filled the grounds with field 8ames and fun. We also had an Ingate5tone Cub Camp which went well with plenty Df activities. Mid-week activity evenings from Hatfield Peverel and our regular SCOLlt group Heybridge. The final month of the year December and the slte was quletenlng down apart from our regular scout5 and fltness and yoga we only had Braintree thild minders in as the year came to a close. There have been improvements to site with decorating buildings, new fire doors, extended pedal kart track area, archery equipment being built_ Thank you to all that have helped with the never- ending story here. your input is greatly appreciated and it help5 rnassively to have that 5UPPQrt on site. Along with the regular annual certification for the site to keep us up to date and safe we have had some general maintenance, ongoin8 electrical works that have been carried otjt on the PCL Hall, we had some te work expènse but was 3 good year for our site bookinES and Scouting life at Prances finishing off th@ year in good stead and ready for 2026. We have our veterans at Prances that we are thankful for rebookin8 With us each year. in the past year we have seen an increase in bookings from new groups to our site as well. It is great to listen to their Stories of Scoutln8 experiente, how the movement has developed over the years and always good to hear how Prances has changed from when the regulars13St visited site. We love this site and thank you all for the opportunity to be here. Thank you to our committee, our trustees and all th3t help to keep this great site running and makin8 it poss5ble for those to enjoy all that it has to offer. Yours in S(x)Lsling Loui5 and R05ie