Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Copthorne Scout and Guide Hut in Rad Valley Road in Shrewsbury was built in 1974 and celebrates 50 years of serving the community this year, However, the hall is in much need of renovation and on Friday the local scout group held an open evening to demonstrate the work they have already carried out as well as to appeal to local volunteers and the community to get involved. The Scout's Divisional Commissioner for Shrewsbury, Nicky Fancett, said: “We've been working really hard over the summer to get the hall ship shape.
“It has been neglected over the years and is in need of a lot of TLC to bring it up to standard so we have spent a lot of time this summer painting and decorating and we are holding this open house event to show everybody what we have managed to do so far.” But she said much more work is needed on the ageing community facility and is seeking volunteers that can help with the renovation or donations to help pay for the work. She said: “This is a rare commodity in the area as there are not many community halls around for people to use.
We have around 150 scouts and guides that use the hut but also a local nursery uses the hut. “To do the outside of the roof, as it is a large hut, will cost around £35,000 but we also have smaller projects inside that we need doing such as insulating the roof and doing up our toilet areas.” She said hundreds of people from the local community cam.