THE EIGHTY-fifth annual reunion and training weekend for scout leaders is taking place next month.

The event will see around 2000 adults gathering at the Gilwell Park Scout Activity Centre in Chingford from Friday 2 to Sunday 4.

It was started to mark the first Wood Badge course in 1919, enabling badge holders who have completed their initial scout training as adults, to come together for further courses.

The event has been held every year since, except for four years, during the Second World War.

For further information contact the booking number on 0845 300 1818.

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