Some households in Alderley Edge are taking advantage of an offer that helps them be prepared for the seasonal perils of snow and ice on their paths and drives, through a novel fund raising activity by the Edge Explorer Scouts.
The Scouts are taking orders for bags of rock salt and then delivering these to homes in the Alderley Edge area. In doing so they are contributing to fund raising for an expedition to the USA planned for later this year.
"There can never have been a better link to the motto of Scouting - "Be Prepared"- than this particular activity" stated Chris Wright Leader of Group.
He added "Homeowners seem to be responding given the dangers and inconvenience that has been a feature of the last two winters which, when coupled with Alderley's hilly terrain, makes it all the more serious - and the home delivery service is really appreciated."
John Devonald, one of the parent helpers who is co-ordinating the operation, said "We have had a great response and are still taking orders. The unseasonal mild Christmas does not mean that spring is here – we should expect it to get a lot colder before it gets warm again! So we still recommend having a bag in your garage, and it will keep for years."
Helen O'Brien, Local Group Scout Leader explained "We are fundraising to support a trip to the USA this summer which will see 24 local Scouts and Explorers visiting Washington, and then travelling down to West Virginia. There they will meet up with a local Scout Troop who we hosted here in the UK in 2010 and 2007.
"When in West Virginia the planned activities include mountain hiking and camping in the wilderness on the way, plus a kayaking expedition. The USA scouts are organising home hospitality for the periods in between and we are pleased to be building long term friendships with scouts from overseas."
Anyone interested in obtaining some of the salt, available in 23.5 kilo bags delivered for just £8, can email [email protected] or call John on 07733 172948.
Edge Explorers is a relatively new scout unit, set up in October 2010 to address the demands of boys and girls aged 14 to 18 years old who wanted to continue to enjoy scouting activities.
For more information on Edge Explorers visit http://edge-explorers.webs.com.
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