New scout hut opens after community raises £280,000 to replace building destroyed by flooding

TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Paul Casey, Chairman of Church Riverside Scouts, said: Repairing [the Scout Hut] really wasn't an option so we decided to fundraise and go for a rebuild.“We reached out to local businesses and said, 'please put your arms around us' and they have.“We've had tremendous support.Originally founded in 1907 by British Lieutenant-General Robert Baden-Powell, the Scout movement began with an experimental camp on Brownsea Island, with the aim of teaching young people skills in the outdoors, and how to be an active citizen.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSPrincess Kate's foundation joins forces with Scouts for important updatePrincess of Wales shows support for flooded scout group - Inside the PalaceSt George's Day parade SAVED by local businessman after council threatened to axe eventToday, there’s more than 60 million Scouts in over 200 countries worldwide.Isla Fardell is one of the Scouts in Leighton Buzzard who will benefit from the new building.She told GB News: I think it's really cool that, like we it's been so long since we last came in, and it's really special, because it's been through so much, and all the other like, all the fundraising and stuff has helped a lot.When asked about what she loves most about being a scout, Isla said: I like being a scout because it's really fun and I get to learn new things and make loads of friends.However, the job is not done yet, with security of the site and a new accessible car park needed to sustain Scouting here for decades to come. The group estimate they’ll need £10,000-20,000 to fully complete the restoration.If you would like to donate towards the remaining part of the project, click here. Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter