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Please email: Unit 65 Leadership Team
The dates of the Jamboree are 30th July – 8th August 2027. We do not yet have any information of when we will depart and arrive home.
No, the UK Contingent has confirmed that there will be no pre or post Jamboree event this time around.
It has been confirmed that we will be travelling to the Jamboree by coach. We will be picked up from within our County (location TBC) and taken to the Jamboree site via an overnight stop somewhere in Europe. We have been advised by the UK Contingent that travel itineraries will hopefully be confirmed this summer.
No. The UK Contingent will be providing branded 4-person tents, which we will be transporting with us to and from the Jamboree. The Unit Leaders have been given a preview of these tents, which are spacious and accessible.
Currently, the UK Contingent will provide all participants, Unit Leaders, and IST with two UK Contingent neckers/scarves, two UK Contingent badges, a wheeled holdall, backpack, UK Contingent t-shirt.
The Jamboree site will provide a dining shelter, benches, tables, and a variety of cooking/ dining equipment. When we know more specifics, we’ll be sure to update you.
The UK Contingent will provide tents for Units. There will be enough tents to ensure that any gender splits can be managed, and individual pods for leaders.
There will be many items available for optional purchase which can be purchased through Scout Stores.
Yes.
Please send the payment via BACS. If you do not have the bank information please contact:
Please click the below link. Remember we require this form to be completed for each transfer.
Yes.
However, official Unit merchandise (e.g. Unit badge, Unit neckerchief, Unit hoodie or Unit t-shirt) must not be sold online. The Unit Leadership Team will run an online store for these items to generate group funds.
Yes!
The UK Contingent has provided an A to Z list of fundraising ideas. Some ideas are more effective than
others; some are better for fundraising as a group and others as an individual.
Reach out to the other Unit 65 members, they might be able to help.
If you would like us to contact members, drop us an email.
Positive press communications are encouraged. However, please contact the Jamboree Leadership Team and West Mercia Scout County’s Local Media Relations Lead prior to any communication. This is to ensure that the West Mercia Scout County’s vetting process is followed, and the Jamboree Leadership Team are aware of any publicity.
If you are approached by the press, state that this is a great opportunity and pass all details to the Jamboree Leadership Team and the West Mercia Scout County’s Local Media Relations Lead. They will be in touch to advise you on next steps.
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