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'Come and Meet your Community' event - Thursday 27th March from Midday to 3PM

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Goldthorpe Scout Group will be at the 'Come and Meet your Community' event, on Thursday 27th March 2014, held in the Salvation Army Building on Straight Lane, Goldthorpe.

We'll be meeting with other community groups and members of the public from across the Dearne Valley and if you can attend, then you would be most welcomed.

The Scout Group is attending with the aim to engage more adult volunteers and sources of funding to continue to deliver its modern, progressive and fun activities for all its members.


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