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Student Scout and Guide Organisation Society (PUGS)
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PUGS Freshers Camp 2024!!!
£ 5.00 GBP
Group members only
£ 5.00 GBP
For the first time since 2019 PUGS are running a weekend freshers camp. This will be a relaxed weekend where members old and new can get to know each other better and take part in some fun activities.
A more detailed schedule will be sent out via email/WhatsApp but rough plan is as follows:
Evening of Friday 1st Nov - Arrival (from 20:00) & Evening Activities
Saturday 2nd Nov - Breakfast, Daytime Activities, Dinner, Evening Activates
Morning of Sunday 3rd November - Breakfast, Pack up & Departure (12:00)
The event will be taking place at local scout hut just off Portsea Island and will be sleeping inside. Please bring sleeping bag, roll mat, pillow etc (full kit list will be sent out).
Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, Saturday Dinner & Sunday Breakfast will be provided. Please eat before arrival on the Friday or arrange your own dinner as preferred.
Important: This is only one part of the total payment, please bring £6 cash with you.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to ask a member of the committee.
Activities & SSAGO Affiliation Fee
£ 10.00 GBP
Group members only
£ 10.00 GBP
In order to participate in our wide range of weekly activities you will need to purchase this item.
This fee is used for a couple of purposes:
Firstly, it covers the day to day operation of the society and delivery of activities.
Secondly, it covers your membership of the Student Scout & Guide Organisation. This is the national organisation PUGS is part of and gives you the opportunity to attended national events with students across the country.
Please note some weekly activities and events will have an additional fee. This will be communicated to members through our normal channels. As a society we endeavour to keep all costs as low as possible. Should there be any financial barrier to participation please speak to a member of the committee.
PUGS Necker
£ 7.00 GBP
Group members only
£ 7.00 GBP
Our very own design necker!
They are purple, trimmed with yellow.
Perfect for wearing during national events such as rallies etc or when promoting PUGS at local scouting events.
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