Launton What3Words Scavenger Hunt

On 24 September, on what turned out to be a better day than the forecast gave us hope for, the teams came again to the Parish Hall and entered the annual What3Words Scavenger Hunt. While sitting in the Hall, adults and children alike solved clues to find the missing words from the What3Words locations. Teams then set off into the sunshine to find the answers and to collect the scavenger items, such as a clover, a maple leaf, and a mushroom or toadstool. One team bravely entered the bonus round where the clues were more cryptic. All teams had a maximum of an hour and a half to complete the Hunt.

At the end, the teams returned to the Hall for well-deserved refreshments and submitted their answers to Jon and Cathy for marking while they had a chat over their tea and cake. The winning teams were: For the standard round, “The Elements” (a mixed team from Long Crendon and Launton); and for the bonus round, “The Golden Ballers” (all Launtonians). Well done to them, and to all who entered. There was a good feeling, and every child was awarded a certificate for making it back having completed the route.

Many thanks to all who helped set up and clear up, and to Jon Spinage who came up with the idea and worked on question and answer sheets, and much more. Many thanks too to Tesco who donated prizes, and to all who donated cakes and other prizes.

It was a great afternoon and thank you to all for helping to raise funds for Friends of Launton Parish Hall. The Treasurer is still working out the final figures, but the amount raised at the event was about £85 for funds - and a lot of people had a lot of fun in the sun.

We may run it in 2024 again: to register interest visit launton.org/hunt. If you want to try the Hunt in your own time, email hunt@launton.org for a copy of the pack in return for a donation to FoLPH. Photos of winning teams are on page 19 of the online and print editions, with more pictures on the cover, and on pages 22-23.

Robert Cornford | Communications Officer, FoLPH