Scouts assemble

THE streets of Almería were buzzing with activity on Saturday, February 25 as more than 1,100 scouts from across the region gathered for the sixth St George’s Meeting for the Environment.

The event is a four­day long celebration which is held in Almeria every four years allowing scouts to share knowledge, interact, reflect, and have fun together. During the event, scouts get to meet other members of the service organisation living in Andalucia while sharing their hopes for the future. Activities included talks, games and team­building activities.

Under this year’s slogan of ‘One planet, one future’, there was an atmosphere of positivity and determination to make lasting environmental change. More than 1,100 passionate young people gathered at the bustling Plaza de la Catedral to kick off the inspiring event, which was organised by the Federation of Catholic Scouts of Andalucia.

City mayor, María del Mar Vázquez, took the stage to share her support for the event saying, “We stand with the scouts, empathise with their values and welcome them to our city with open arms.”