Celebrating 115 Years of Scouting in Helmsley: A Huge Thank You for an Amazing Family Fun Day!

We are absolutely thrilled by the incredible turnout for our Helmsley Family Fun Day celebrating 115 years of Scouting in Helmsley! 🎉🌳

Held at the stunning Duncombe Park on the 15th of September, the event was packed with adventure, laughter, and memorable moments for everyone. From archery to tomahawk throwing, air rifle shooting, and orienteering led by the fantastic Emma from Eborienteers, the day was filled with fun and excitement for all ages!

A huge and heartfelt thank you goes out to everyone who attended and helped make the day such a success. Whether you participated in the activities, enjoyed a bite to eat, or simply came to show your support, we hope you had a fantastic afternoon!

Special Thanks to Our Volunteers and Sponsors
We couldn’t have pulled off such an amazing event without the help and dedication of our volunteers and sponsors. A special shoutout to our amazing leaders and volunteers from across North Yorkshire, including Helmsley, 1st Stokesley Scout Troop, First Norton Scouts, 1st Malton Scout Group, 1st Rillington, and 1st Kirkbymoorside Scout Group—your time and energy made all the difference! 🙌

We’d also like to express our deepest gratitude to:

*Emma from Eborienteers for running the orienteering activity
*CIPHER Medical Consultancy Limited for providing first aid coverage
*Ryeburn of Helmsley for treating us all to delicious ice cream 🍦
*Amotherby Cat and Kitten Rescue for managing the fun tombola
*Hovingham Bakery for the fresh rolls 🥖
*Nesfield & Piercy Family Butchers for the incredible hog roast 🍖
*Helmsley Town Council for their generous sponsorship.
Your contributions, no matter how big or small, helped create an unforgettable day that truly celebrated the spirit of scouting and brought our community together. We couldn’t have done it without you all! 🙏😊

Once again, thank you for your support, and we look forward to many more exciting events in the future as we continue to celebrate our scouting legacy. Until next time!