Downham Market Scouts group complete 10-mile kayaking challenge to help replace kit in time for Jamboree

A group of scouts took part in a challenge to help fundraise to replace kits that were ruined by heavy winds two weeks ago.

On Sunday, scouts were joined by leaders and took part in a ten-mile kayaking challenge from Lynn to Downham to raise money.

The youngsters were already planning to fundraising to go to the Scout Jamboree but were then faced with having to raise money for a new kit that was lost in the weather on the last weekend of half term.

Downham scouts and team leaders who took part in the challenge. Picture: Ian Burt

After arriving at the Ouse Amateur Sailing Club they set off on their journey at 9am before stopping at The Heron in Stowbridge for a bite to eat where they were waved in by supporters waiting for them on the bank of the pub.

They then carried on to Downham to finish off the 10 miles, arriving at 10.30pm.

Scout leader Jess Sanderson said: “Everyone was very excited.

Downham scouts kayaking towards The Heron at Stowbridge. Picture: Ian Burt

“It was hugely successful, it was wonderful.”

The children have so far raised £1,700 - but the goal is to reach £5,000.

To support the group’s fundraising, go to: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/Downham-Scouts/

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