In July 2011, a grassy field just outside Kristianstad in Sweden will be transformed into a bustling home for nearly 40,000 Scouts from over 140 countries. These young people will experience multiculturalism in action, have the opportunity to interact and participate with others from different backgrounds and learn how to build solidarity and understanding across social and geographical boundaries. This is the World Scout Jamboree 2011!

We are Jack (12) and Genna (15), both members of 13th Ipswich Sea Scouts. We have been selected against stiff competition to be part of the contingent that will represent the UK at the 2011 World Scout Jamboree and are tremendously excited about this. However, to make this happen, over the next 18 months we need to raise £5000. This money will help cover our own costs, but more importantly, will allow Scouts from developing and less wealthy countries get to Kristianstad. We are planning many different fund raising events and activities for the coming months, but need your help and generosity.

 How you can help

 Donation – If you feel able to make a donation to help get us started, contributions can be made in cash, cheques made payable to 13th Ipswich Sea Scouts, or on-line by visiting http://www.justgiving.com/13th-ipswich-wsj 

 Online shopping - If you shop online using many popular suppliers such as Amazon, Marks and Spencers, play.com, Waterstones etc  then you can help us!  If you go to http://www.buy.at/wsj first and then select the online store you want to use, you will pay nothing extra, but for  each purchase a small donation will be made to our World Scout Jamboree fund.  

 Yellow Moon – For every purchase you make from the Yellow Moonfundraising catalogue, we will receive up to 25% cash-back (excluding VAT and p&p). S o the more you, friends and family order, the more cash-back we’ll receive. Browse through the Yellow Moon catalogue, place your order direct with Yellow Moon using our unique Source Code WTH06472. http://www.yellowmoon.org.uk

 Thank You, Jack, Genna

The Beaver Colony (Thursday Evenings) has a requirement for aditional adult help as two leaders have not been able to continue due to other commitments.

If you feel that you can help with the Beaver Colony either as a regular helper or on a parent rota please contact either the Beaver Leader or the Group Scout Leader, Max Raffe, contact@13thipswich.co.uk