1st Wyesham Scout Group have had a busy start to the spring, with conservation work ongoing in Monmouth and Staunton.

The Cubs (aged 8-11) spent an afternoon supporting Monmouth Town Council with the ongoing work at the Town Field, behind the rowing club. The keen youngsters gave up their Saturday afternoon to plant hedging and daffodils, helping to improve wildlife corridors on the site, as well as helping with installation of nesting boxes previously constructed by the Scouts.

Meanwhile the Scouts (aged 11-14) took part in the ongoing conservation project at Staunton Meend, developing their practical skills in tool use to thin out birch trees on the site under the watchful eye of adult volunteers and a local ecologist.

1st Wyesham Scouts have young people aged 6-18 taking part in an adventurous, active and developmental programme on a weekly basis. Activities include a range of adventurous outdoor pursuits and skills. Scouting in Monmouth is run entirely by volunteers, with roles including working directly with young people as well as financial and administrative tasks. New volunteers are always welcome in order to help the group to grow and develop, reaching more young people across the community. Enquiries can be made to Mel Ralph on [email protected]