Joseph Varker from Threemilestone is set to represent the UK at the 15th World Scout Moot in Iceland - a trip which will be a once in a lifetime opportunity.

The World Scout Moot is a gathering of Scouts aged between 18 and 25 from across the globe. The Moot will be held in the dramatic landscape of Iceland from July 25 to August 2.

The UK contingent will be taking over 500 participants to the event, where a total of 5,000 scouts from 80 countries around the world will join together for nine days of adventure, fun and discovery.

Participants will stay at the National Scout Centre on the banks of Lake Ulfljotsvatn. They will make new friends from across the world and visit Geysir and the waterfalls of Gullfoss.

Joseph said: “I’m really looking forward to gaining some new international friends as well as learning new skills. I wouldn’t have got this unique opportunity if it wasn’t for the Scouts.”

Chief Scout, Bear Grylls said: “I’d just like to say a massive good luck to our brilliant UK contingent. I am sure it’s going to be a trip to remember. I have filmed many times in Iceland and it is an incredible place to adventure and develop new skills that you can use throughout the rest of your life. It’s also a place that tests what you are made of."

The theme of Moot is "change." All members of the UK contingent will embrace change on their journey to The Moot, whether this is in their own lives or their local community.