A SCOUT group from Weymouth has announced three fundraising events as they aim to raise £10,000 to renovate their base.

Weymouth West Air Scout group launched a Crowdfunder campaign this month to raise funds for an extension to its home in Granby Close.

The building, built in 1977, requires modernisation and is currently inaccessible to wheelchair users.

It needs a new toilet, shower facilities, a quiet space for young people with sensory issues, a private meeting space for parents and carers and ramps for wheelchair users.

In addition to the Crowdfunder page, the group have arranged the following fundraising events:

  • An 80's disco night for adults at the Centenary Club, fancy dress optional. The disco will be on Friday, February 1 between 7.30pm-11.30pm. Tickets cost £5 and can be bought by contacting ccrtwright@yahoo.co.uk.
  • On Friday, February 8 a bingo evening will be held at the scout hut in Granby close. Doors open at 6.15pm, with eyes down at 7pm. The event will be open to all so just turn up.
  • Weymouth golf club will host a quiz night on Friday, February 15. You can enter in teams of six, with tickets costing £2 per head. The evnt is limited to 20 teams and places are going fast so contact deslochrie@hotmail.com to enter

The Crowdfunder page can be seen here: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/weymouth-west-air-scout-group-hq-extension-project