The 3rd Westmeath Delvin Scout Group took to the streets of Mullingar on Saturday and gave away free hugs which were warmly received by the people of Mullingar and surrounding areas.

The event took place in order to assist the group in raising funds to help bring our Scout section on a scouting adventure on the Isle of Man. This will be the first time the scout section will travel outside Ireland and the leaders are trying to give them the experience of a lifetime.

The group would like to extend their thanks to the leaders and parents who helped out on the day.

Pictured are Bertha McBride and Karen McGee who is hugging a member of the public.