Kirstie Drakeford
Kirstie is a 16 year old Explorer scout in Hornsea.
She was lucky enough to be selected as one of 36 scouts selected from over 130 in the county to attend the24th World Scout jamboree which takes place in West Virginia USA. Starting on the 18th July 2019
Over 4000 scouts will represent the UK., with a total of 4500 scouts from 165 countries.
The Jamboree aims to promote peace, mutual understanding and respect.
Each individual has had to raise £3845 which not only covers all the individuals travel and accommodation /activity costs but assist those from less developed countries to pay less.
Since early 2018 she has been busy raising the funds. This has included, Bag Packing at TESCO in Withernsea and Hornsea, running Bingo evenings, Tombolas and raffle
She has also organised a Music night with raffle prizes being donated by friends and family.
Even after this fantastic effort, she was still £685 short of her total required.
Having approached the Lions, we had no hesitation in giving her the amount she required.
The photograph shows LP Mel and lion Frank Taylor making the official presentation outside the Scout Hut in Hornsea Burton Road
Kirstie said that she was really grateful for the donation and would give a presentation about the Jamboree to the Club after her return to Hornsea
Keith Twigg Receives this years Ken Bell Trophy and Award at our Charter Dinner.
The Melvin Jones Fellowship award is the Lions Clubs International highest award.
Given to members in our Club whose service has gone above and beyond. He Receives here from our Lions District Governor Clive Barwell
