Conwy Scouts appeal for help to rebuild hut destroyed in arson attack
The troupe needs to raise £100,000 to replace the 46-year-old building burnt down in May 2012
David PowellCourt reporter
The Scout hut in Conwy was destroyed by fire in May 2012
A Scout troupe who lost their hut when it was torched in an arson attack are appealing for help to raise tens of thousands of pounds to replace it.
The 46-year-old hut in Conwy was burnt down in the early hours of the morning in May 2012, leaving 80 Scouts, Beavers and Cubs without a permanent home.
Campaigners have already raised £20,000 towards the cost of a new hut, but are now looking for experts who can help them apply for grants and meet the £100,000 cost of rebuilding.
The group will hold an open evening and cake sale in aid of the campaign at their temporary home in Bodlondeb Youth Centre in Bangor Road in Conwy tonight. The event will be held from 6.30pm to 8pm.
Spokesman James Astrop said: "Conwy Scout hut was destroyed by arson three years ago this coming May.
"We have so far managed to raise £20,000 towards rebuilding this facility. We wish to engage with the local community to raise awareness of our appeal, as well as trying to get assistance applying for the various grants available to help us in our cause."
Town and county councillors have also been invited to attend the public meeting.
Mr Astrop added: "We will be receiving a cheque from Crest Co-operative in payment for the several tonnes of old clothing and fabric our Scouts collected as part of our appeal."
Local organisations and businesses have helped the troupe with donations since the fire.
For more information, email 1stconwyscouts@gmail.com.