Burley-in-Wharfedale residents are celebrating a £1million investment in community facilities.
This has ben made possible by almost £500k of fundraising by supporters of Burley Scouts and Guides, and a £500k programme of refurbishment in the Queens Hall and library was made possible by the Parish Council.
The new scout and guide hut was made possible thanks to the tireless energy of volunteer fundraisers. The HQ has been built on the same site as the old building in Peel Place but the size and layout better reflects current requirements for modern day Scouting and Guiding, and its rooms will allow different meetings to be held concurrently. The building has two large meeting rooms, and each meeting room has its own kitchen space, and its own breakout space.
The new headquarters sees its official opening on September 28. Bryan Collins, chairman of the Scouts and Guides, said: “At the end of the project we hope you will agree that we have created a fine facility for helping us to run our training programmes, to encourage village youngsters to develop into responsible citizens and that we have also provided a valuable community facility.
“I would particularly like to thank the many volunteers who have driven this project and also the generosity of local people who donated or raised funds.”
Cllr Wild, who is also an executive committee member of the Scouts and Guides, added: “These projects have made a long-lasting positive impact upon the lives of many people in the Burley.
“With limited resources we focus on areas where we think we can make the biggest positive impact in the village, and these projects are fine examples of what’s possible with a strong community spirit and the support of many volunteers and supporters.”
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