TWO Explorer Scouts are off to Scandinavia after being selected to attend the 22nd World Scout Jamboree next year.

Emma Linthwaite, 15, and Amy Wright, 16, both from Northallerton, attended a selection weekend at Snowball Plantation, near York.

It gave youngsters from across the county had an opportunity to show why they thought they would make a good member of the Sweden-bound contingent.

And after proving they had what it takes both Emma and Amy must now raise £2,000 each to fund their trip.

The aims of the jamboree are to promote international friendship with Scouts from 150 different countries, to provide challenging new experiences and to develop young people into good citizens.

Attendees will also find out about the issues and challenges facing the world today and discover out how together they can solve them.

The Scouting district commissioner for Northallerton, Simon Hickling, said: "We are very proud that Emma and Amy have been chosen and will be supporting them however we can.

"If there are any local businesses that feel able to contribute to the cost of the trip then we would be very grateful if they could contact us on jambo@northallerton-scouts.org.uk"