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Chelmsford Scouts support school in Nepal
27/08/2009
Thirty four Explorer Scouts and ten Leaders from Chelmsford and District have returned home from a three week trip of a lifetime to Nepal.
After twenty four hours of travelling, the first day was spent sightseeing and soaking up the atmosphere around Kathmandu, a culture shock for many.
The group then moved north west to Pokhara which itself turned into an adventure when a landslide closed the only road for four hours.
Unfortunately, original plans for the trek had to change as the weather was not good enough to fly up into the mountains, but this didn't dampen the group's enthusiasm as they set of on an alternative route into the Annapurna area of the Himalayas.
Highlights of the nine day trek included amazing scenery, walking through rainforests, complete with leeches, and an early morning hike to watch the sun rise over Poon Hill, with a breathtaking view of the Annapurna range. This was followed by a two day rafting expedition along the Seti River, with an overnight camping stop on the river bank.
Finally it was back to Kathmandu to repay the kindness of the Nepalese people by carrying out a community project at a local primary school for children aged three to six, which is run entirely through donations.
This involved preparing and decorating some of the classrooms, including producing individual murals in some rooms, and sprucing up external areas of the school.
There was also the opportunity to interact with the school children, including teaching them action songs and games and showing them how to use the play equipment brought from England.
On the last day in Nepal the finished classrooms were unveiled to the children and their grateful teachers, an experience which everyone will remember for a long time to come.
It is hoped that Chelmsford and District Explorer Scouts will be able to continue to support work at the school by raising money to sponsor children so they can continue their education.
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By Anthony Elsey
on 28/08/2009 21:57 It is fantastic to hear that Scouts from my County are going to 3rd World Countries and making such a huge difference in other children's life. I have the up most respect for these guys. Well Done!
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By Gil Salway.3rd Dubai Scout &Explorer Leader
on 29/08/2009 09:27 Well done Chelmsford &District, we hope to go to Malawi next Easter to do a similiar thing as you, so your article was an inspiration.
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By Daphne Griffiths
on 29/08/2009 17:18 Well done, Chelmsford and District Explorer Scouts that sounds a very worthwhile trip. Many congratulations to all involved.
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By Tony Jay, GSL 26th Colcheste Sea
on 29/08/2009 20:34 Well done to both Unit Members and Leaders alike. Hope you had an experience that will last you for many a year and those benefitting from your good work get to know more about Scouting through this very practicle service.
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By Badger
on 30/08/2009 00:47 well done to all involved both on the trip and supporting families and leaders back at home.
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By Nila Sodha - 1st Catherington Scout
on 30/08/2009 20:40 Well done guys, you are very luck to do the hike. I aways wanted to do it but no luck one day may be.
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By James Tollervey from 5th Letchworth
on 31/08/2009 12:25 I also loved Kathmandu and the wonderful Nepalesse people.I was lucky to be able to fly into Luka run way in the Himalayas mountain area, we treked through the Khumbe and climbed Kala Pattar and on to Gorak shep to climb the mountain near base camp.We trekked and Champed out the whole trip. It was the best expereince of my life so far.
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By Janet Stuckey
on 01/09/2009 09:29 Many congratulations to all involved on this wonderful trip.
I'm sure you all got a great deal out of the experience in one of the most beautiful places in the world.
It was great to hear you were able to help the local community whilst you were there, as I'm sure the local people will be very pleased with your contribution to their school.
You will have many hours of fun talking over what you have done as a group, something you will never forgat I'm sure.
Many congratulations, and best wished for he future.
Janet
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By Lottie Valks, Chelmsford&District
on 01/09/2009 20:07 Thanks for your really kind comments guys! As a participant on this trip, I really would recommend it to anyone wanting to do something like this - I had the most incredible time and hope to return to Nepal in the future :]
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By Ellie - Bicester
on 02/09/2009 09:54 Our family are very proud to have known participants on this Expedition and know just how much work and effort went into making it all reality. A great example of teenagers doing good :-) I've loved looking at the photos and hearing all the news of the good work they did. Congratulations!!
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By Darren Bretton (ACC International Essex)
on 03/09/2009 16:49 It is with a great sense of pride that I read the article and comments on the recent Trip by members of Essex Scouting. It not only shows that as Scouts we have it within our gift to change the lives of the young people in our charge by arranging such adventurous and exciting trips, but also how our young people have it within their own power to change the lives of others around the World. This is an inspiration, and one that I hope will cause others to stop, think and then do. Well done Chelmsford
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By Barnaby and Mortimer Forrester (227th Bristol Scouts)
on 04/09/2009 16:34 We went to Nepal at Easter with our Primary school. We trekked high into the Annapurnas and visited remote schools that we had raised money for ,linked to the Pahar Trust.We had so many amazing experiences and would love to go back. Maybe we can persuade our Scout group!!!?
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By rhys bean WBESU
on 04/09/2009 18:32 would love us to do that
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By Siri Sinclair 70th Fife (Ceres)
on 05/09/2009 13:42 Well done to scouts, leaders and parents you must be very proud. What a wonderful opportunity and lifetime experience. Congratulations and upmost respect to you all.
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By John Bowman
on 06/09/2009 19:55 As a honoured member of the Chelmsford District Executive I congratulate ALL members of the expedition on their achievment. I hope and trust that their memories will remind them how lucky we are to be able to undertake such an expedition and ask them to encourage others to follow in their footsteps. Well done.
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By Sue Wilde, D.C. Chelmsford
on 07/09/2009 11:26 Needless to say I am extremely proud of what these young people and leaders have achieved. The planning started a couple of years ago and so much time has been given to fundraising and team building. Don't let's forget that the leaders have also given up 3 weeks of annual leave from their day jobs and 3 weeks away from their own families.
The memories will live on forever, I have no doubts about that having seen some of the thousands of photographs.
I will certainly be encouraging more support for this area from the District in the future.
I hope others will get inspired - you'd be amazed at what your young people are capable of.
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By Kevin Rule
on 07/09/2009 13:27 Well done on all the hard work guys. I can only imagine the amount of hard work that went into arranging a trip like that but you have done it and made it a success. Essex Scouts really is the place to be :)
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