Harry
Created by: Thurmaston Scouts & Guides
Location: Haymarket Shopping Centre – Central Square
Overview
Thurmaston Scouts & Guides held a competition amongst its’ 400+ young members to design an elephant that showed off what Scouting & Guiding is all about. The winning design “Harry” was designed by Harry, an 8-year-old Beaver Scout and his design shows just some of the activities that Scouts & Guides in Thurmaston take part in. Harry’s design ideas have been beautifully interpreted and “Harry” has been brought to life with the assistance of Jennifer at Betty Bay Designs.
Location
Haymarket Shopping Centre – Central Square
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