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Shiregreen Scouts celebrate 70 years of adventure
A SHEFFIELD scout group is celebrating its 70th anniversary by raising funds so it can create adventures for children for another seven decades.
The 231st Sheffield (Shiregreen) Scout Group is marking its birthday with a year of celebration and continues the festivities on Saturday, July 18 with a summer fayre.
Attractions include soak the scout leader, beat the goalie, face painting, a bouncy castle, a BBQ, and a special appearance from a fire engine.
Entry is free to the fayre but all funds raised will be go towards the refurbishment of the group headquarters on Barnsley Road.
A spokesman said: "Allowing us to refurbish the headquarters means that we can continue to provide local children with exciting and adventurous programmes for hopefully the next 70 years and beyond."
The fayre will take place on St Patrick's Catholic Primary School's field between noon and 4pm.
Visit www.231stshiregreenscouts.co.uk to find out more.
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