Do you ever like to take a trip down memory lane?  Well I have recently as I was interviewed for the Scouting Magazine.  I was one of the first girls to join the Scouts and it was one of the best things I ever did!  I was a bit of a tom boy when I was younger and was really excited about getting to go camping and get involved in other outdoors stuff.   In fact, it was through the Scouts that I discovered my love of the mountains as we spent many a weekend up in Snowdonia.  I found it was a great place to meet loads of good friends and I have many fantastic memories that will last me a lifetime!

 So we would be really pleased if Scout Groups can get involved in the Patch Expedition.  We have an activities and fundraising pack that groups can use and there are a couple of competitions that you can get involved in.  Not only can you have your photo printed on the Everest summit flag and carried to the top of the world, but you could also be our lucky winner whose patch design will be made into its very own flag and carried with us to the summit.  We will then personally visit your Scout Group and present it to you on our return. 

 And don’t forget this is all in aid of UNICEF and we hope to be-able to build a school for the children of Nepal who simply don’t have the opportunities in life like we do. 

 So if you like adventure, have a sense of fun and want to make a difference – get involved now!  For an info pack contact us on info@patchexpedition.com.  Visit our website www.patchexpedition.com and take a look at our article on page 44 of the latest issue of the Scouting Magazine http://www.scouts.org.uk/cms.php?pageid=3020.