THE 1st Wellington Scout Group is seeking to raise money to fix the roof at its Castle Halls home in the town. 

More than 100 local children and adult volunteers use the hall to learn, explore, create, make friends and have fun.

The hall is also used by local groups including the Royal British Legion, Wellington Farmers’ Market, Wellington Craft Market, Age UK Somerset, Toddlersense, Keep Fit, Weight Watchers, Avtar Indian Dance and a Tasty Tots cooking class. And it is hired out for private parties and other events.

The asbestos roof covering part of the hall is leaking badly – buckets were required at a recent committee meeting – and with the cost to replace it more than £13,000 the scouts want to raise funds as soon as possible.

They would be grateful to any local organisations or businesses able to help by making a donation – email [email protected] to get in touch.