CRICKET.
Today I received another £60 to go towards our district’s Jamboree funds. I’d been invited to a local cricket event to sell raffle tickets but when I got there me and the other scout found out that they didn’t need us to do that. However, there were two teams both short of a player so they asked both of us to each play on a team. I was a little worried at first since I’d never actually played a proper game of cricket and I had no idea what the rules were (P.E was never my best subject). Even though I was clueless, I still enjoyed the first game and the others after that. An hour after the games started, the other scout had to go so I was on my own for the rest of the day. I found it kind of embarrassing at first because I looked completely out of place – everybody else playing was wearing things like t-shirts, shorts and trainers and I was in my scout uniform with some goofy smart shoes.
Later on in the day, I was able to sell some raffle tickets and I reckon I managed to raise £10-15 doing that. Altogether the raffle had raised £120 and half of that was donated to the Huddersfield North Scouts Jamboree funds. I’d been told that I’d have to say a speech when they gave me the money and I spent a few hours worrying about what to say, but it turned out that they were just kidding (this was a huge relief!).
The event was organised by my Dad’s employers, “Hystat“. They had already donated £250 for the Jamboree funds so in total we have received £310 from them. Our fundraising committee is very grateful!
LottaN said,
July 6, 2010 @ 3:16 pm
Brilliant!
I’ve never understood cricket, but as my husband used to play for the County and always wants to look if there is a test match on telly when we’re in Britain, I’ve come to “respect” the game. And standing out, in your uniform, must have been great advertising for scouting! Remember what BP said: “Join in the game!” You certainly did!