Haxbingtonfest part 2: Thistle Do Nicely

7 Goodgymers helped their local community in York
Leanne
Jenna Drury
Mitch
Laura Barrett
David Barrett
Lyndsey Hay
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York

Saturday 29th August

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Running and cycling from the previous task, we made our way into Haxby village to the scout hut. We were greeted by a sea of thistles. We got to work pulling up as many as we could - we cleared the area around the cycle parking area, and swept across towards the entrance, where the scouts had done some planting. The day was wet and the thistles spiky, but our spirits lifted considerably when Chris produced tea and biscuits.

There was a real sense of accomplishment doing this task, which the before and after photos show. It's always nice to see that you've made a tangible difference.

Thistles uprooted, we dusted ourselves down and headed on to our final task of the day.


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2nd Haxby and Wigginton Scout Group
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