A team of volunteers from Network Rail has helped makeover a Scout Hall in Rumney, Cardiff.
The directors and staff from Network Rail in the Wales and Borders worked for over 90 hours to decorate the Hall in the colours of the neckerchief.
The team also cut back a large amount of overgrowth from the garden.
The Scout Hall is close to the Mardy Road Bridge, which has recently been rebuilt in order to fit the new overhead line equipment to allow trains to run on electricity to Cardiff.
What did the officials say?
Bill Kelly, acting route managing director, Network Rail Wales and Borders, said:
“It was our absolute pleasure to spend our time helping to bring some life back to this much-loved Scout Hall.
“We are always looking for ways to give back to the communities we serve, and we hope in a small way this shows our thanks to the local community for their patience while we completed essential upgrade work in the area in recent months.”
Shane Andrews, Group Scout Leader at Rumney Scouts said:
“Part of the Scouting ethos is to make a positive impact in the community and Network Rail have done just that. We’re extremely grateful that Network Rail chose us for their day of action.
“We’re one of the biggest youth groups in the East of Cardiff, with over 100 boys and girls aged between 6 and 14 and we now have a fresh looking garden and a hall decorated in our group colours, giving our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and adult volunteers a far greater sense of belonging.”
Lisa Higson, Beaver Scout Leader at Rumney Scouts said:
“I would like to express my gratitude on behalf of all involved with Rumney Scouts, especially our young people. The Network Rail team have worked tirelessly on our hall and grounds, there is such a huge improvement inside and out. The garden seems so much larger now that the overgrowth has been cut back. This will allow us to offer a more varied outdoor programme and a safer environment for all.”
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