Sunday 20th November 2022 some of the scout troop (OSR) in Stoke Gifford gave up three hours of their weekend off to tackle an overgrown area in the village as part of their commitment to do projects making areas cleaner and tidier. The troop have been given funds to buy equipment for these types of projects and wanted to trial run and see just what they would need. One of the leaders in the troop chose the location between Fabian Drive and Beaufort Crescent as there were so many leaves it was like an ice skating rink. The scouts met outside the OSR and took a team photo, a quick safety brief and instructions on what we were going to do. Then off to the area where without being asked the scouts got on with the task at hand. We did have many residents or lane users stop and chat saying what a great job the scouts were doing. Half way through the heavens opened giving everyone the chance for a much needed break and washing to mud off the tarmac and then it was back at it. The lane was completed and half of the square before it was time to pack up and head off home. Great job all. We have contacted the council street care to pick up the foliage but the litter bags were taken away by the scouts. It’s left the area a lot nicer for pedestrians and given the scouts a need to have a second clean up session to finish the job. Big well done all that took part, this type of community work counts towards areas of their top award and is great to give back to our community Comments are closed.
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