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1st Herrington Scout Group

Community Development

We want to have facilities such as a kitchen where our local community can meet and take part in social and sports activities.

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About this cause

Formed in 1913, we provide adventure for 85 youngsters aged 6 to 18 in Houghton-Le-Spring. We run activities for Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers - who all enjoy exciting & active programmes of outdoor sports/ educational activities. We run for 48 weeks/ year and have an enviable reputation for being one of the most active groups in the area with a jam packed calendar of events always planned. Our objectives are to have fun, adventure & get our children outdoors for at least 50% of the time. Activities include orienteering, archery, canoeing, rock climbing, & all sections enjoy weekends/ weeks away (the Lake District, the Highlands...etc) - we recently set a record for having some of our children away overnight for 28 days in a year! We also have some happy parents too! :-)

How this cause brings people in the community together

With support, we will be able to open up our space for community use. We will invite the elderly to help overcome social isolation, invite in the community on important days (Remembrance Day) and will be able to cater for them. With new facilities, we will be sustainable by offering our space & equipment for hire (exercise classes, slimming groups) and help increase fitness & healthy lifestyles.