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And if they have a good time, they might even end up being lifelong Scouts.\u00A0 Watch the video below to find out more about running open events in your section.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"value":"https://player.vimeo.com/video/688883573?h=6528a9b5cb\u0026amp;app_id=122963","gridType":"embed","gtmId":"gtmId","gtmClass":"gtmClass"},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFind out more about running open events by clicking on the topics below.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":false,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EYou could invite young people and parents through a school assembly. You could also create a flyer and post on social media and invite all of the young people on your waiting list. 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