THE 1st Bude Scout Group were delighted to receive a letter from St James's Palace with personal thanks from HRH The Duchess of Cambridge recently. She wrote in response to the group's card welcoming Kate as she has recently become a Patron of the Scout Association. The group's card featured the Bude Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts holding up colourful giant letters spelling out 'WELCOME'. Inside the card they said it was great news to hear she had become a Patron of the Scout Association, and described the group and the many activities they do. The scout group also wrote that if Kate was ever planning a visit to the area, and had time, they would be delighted to show her some of their projects.

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