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Monday, May 22, 1972

ADVENTURE WEEKEND CAMPS FOR TSUEN WAN YOUTHS

Organised By District Office, Tsuen Wan

The District Office, Tsuen Wan, in conjunction with the 48

Gurkha Infantry Brigade, and a number of interested Government departments

organised the third of their 'adventure weekend' camps at Sek Kong over

the weekend.

A total of 18 youths from Tsuen Wan, aged between 14 and 18, took

part in a series of activities designed to develop their initiative and

self reliance and give them an exciting weekend away from their normal

entertainment.

Selected fron a wide variety of backgrounds, the youths represent

a cross-section of Tsuen Wan people. A spokesman for the District Office

said that the idea behind the scheme was to give ordinary youths a look

behind the scenes not only at the Army and Government but also, perhaps,

at themselves.

During the two days the youths had the opportunity to strip and assemble

a 105 Pack Howitzer

Pack Howitzer, ride on an armoured car and play various sports with

the soldiers of 4 Battery 47 Light Regiment Royal Artillery.

Despite the heavy rain on the first day, which caused the cancellation

of some of the outdoor activities, their enthusiasm was not dampened and all

enjoyed a welcome break from their regular routine.

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