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Scouting

Asher is selling a game he created called Don't Count Your Chickens as part of his fundraising efforts
2027 World Scout Jamboree

Determined Ilminster Scout fundraising to attend World Scout Jamboree

Young adventurers from South Petherton recently took part in this year’s East Somerset Scouts District Cub Camp Young adventurers from South Petherton recently took part in this year’s East Somerset Scouts District Cub Camp
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Beaver Scouts enjoy fun and adventure at annual East Somerset camp

Orson, Austin. Elise, Anna, and Robin (not pictured) with the Fox Trophy Novice Award Orson, Austin. Elise, Anna, and Robin (not pictured) with the Fox Trophy Novice Award
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Young Scouts in South Petherton celebrate after expedition win

Scouts of all ages recently competed in a chess competition. Scouts of all ages recently competed in a chess competition.
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Chess competition brings Scouts of all ages together

The 2nd South Petherton and 1st Fosseway Scout Groups, made up of 10 to 14-year-olds, took part in a packed weekend of outdoor pursuits and historical exploration in the Brecon Beacons The 2nd South Petherton and 1st Fosseway Scout Groups, made up of 10 to 14-year-olds, took part in a packed weekend of outdoor pursuits and historical exploration in the Brecon Beacons
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South Petherton and Fosseway Scouts return from weekend in Wales

Members, family, and friends of the Horton and District WI contributed to the creation of 1,600 poppies, crafted from various materials, at St Peter's Church Members, family, and friends of the Horton and District WI contributed to the creation of 1,600 poppies, crafted from various materials, at St Peter's Church
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Horton church unveils 'beautiful and poignant' poppy displays

The Blackdown District Scouts provides over 250 different activities, catering to a variety of interests The Blackdown District Scouts provides over 250 different activities, catering to a variety of interests
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Blackdown District Scouts needing more volunteers after rise members

Activities included rock climbing, archery, and glass engraving Activities included rock climbing, archery, and glass engraving
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South Petherton Cubs join 350 others for weekend of fun

The Squirrel Drey has had a busy first year filled with games, stories, outdoor activities, and hands-on learning, all intended to spark curiosity and creativity The Squirrel Drey has had a busy first year filled with games, stories, outdoor activities, and hands-on learning, all intended to spark curiosity and creativity
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Ilminster Scouting group for young children to celebrate first anniversary

No previous experience in scouting or as a trustee is necessary, and while the time commitment can vary, it is usual for the trustees to meet five to seven times a year No previous experience in scouting or as a trustee is necessary, and while the time commitment can vary, it is usual for the trustees to meet five to seven times a year
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Blackdown District Scouts looking for volunteers to join their team

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