A Cornwall Scout group who has invested plenty of love, labour and time into their Scout hut is our latest entry to be in our competition to win £500.
1st Lostwithiel Scout Group over the last two years has invested time and effort to repair damage to their HQ due to dry rot.
The whole HQ had been affected by dry rot and the persistent group took it upon themselves to rectify the problem, to make the Scout hut a nicer place to be.
In order to remove the dry rot the Scouts had to cut, replace and re board all the walls, timber frames also had to be stripped away and replaced as well as total renewal of all the floor and walls.
The Scout Group held working party days where parents and the local community would come down to the Scout hut to assist with painting and cleaning.
Scout leader, Alec Poulding said: “This project has helped the Scouts to develop their skills. The children really enjoyed the opportunity to attempt new things, getting to grips with hands on tools such as saws and hammers and have enjoyed the chance to use power tools such as drills and screw drivers for the first time.”
“Within the summer months the group is encouraged to spend time outside, they do nature trails, leaf and tree identification and fire lighting as well as litter picking to try and keep the town tidy and keep the environment as they would like to find it.”
The group is very active in the community and holds DIY evenings with fathers, friends and local trades people to showcase their skills to the Scouts.
