Work begins on new a Scout complex in the Harborough district

The new HQ should be ready to use by early next year
By Red Williams
Published 17th Jun 2022, 17:10 BST
Updated 17th Jun 2022, 17:59 BST
Sod cutting at Shire Homes in Fleckney at the site of the new 1st Fleckney Scout Hut. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTERSod cutting at Shire Homes in Fleckney at the site of the new 1st Fleckney Scout Hut. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER
Sod cutting at Shire Homes in Fleckney at the site of the new 1st Fleckney Scout Hut. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

A superb new Scout complex in a Harborough district village has moved a step closer.

A ‘sod cutting’ ceremony was held to get the much-anticipated Fleckney Scout Group Headquarters off the ground.

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And the 1st Fleckney Scout Group should have their swish new HQ ready to use by early next year.

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Sod cutting at Shire Homes in Fleckney at the site of the new 1st Fleckney Scout Hut. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTERSod cutting at Shire Homes in Fleckney at the site of the new 1st Fleckney Scout Hut. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER
Sod cutting at Shire Homes in Fleckney at the site of the new 1st Fleckney Scout Hut. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

The symbolic ceremony featured group Scout leader Cathy Howells, group executive chairman James Ward and district executive chairman Derek Catt.

They were joined by a number of retired leaders, together with Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.

Also there were Hugh Doherty, a director of builder Shire Homes, and Eddie Bakewell.

The 1st Fleckney Scout Group stretches back a remarkable 113 years in the village, having been set up in 1909.

The old 1st Fleckney Scout Hut. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTERThe old 1st Fleckney Scout Hut. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER
The old 1st Fleckney Scout Hut. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Scout leaders have been working hand in hand with Shire Homes to build a new headquarters to replace their existing site off High Street.

This will be the group’s third HQ.

The current building was built in 1978 after a 10-year fundraising campaign.

It had an additional section added in 1985.

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The Scouts have been thankful to receive a donation from the local Rotary Club and a generous personal contribution.

And if you would like to help boost their coffers you can donate on the new Harborough lotto page here: https://www.harboroughlotto.co.uk/support/1st-fleckney-scouts

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