Our current headquarters is an ex-RAF building that was originally sited at RAF Hartlebury. The building is believed to be in excess of 75 years old.

Prior to it moving to Stourport, it was an indoor shooting range. However, when RAF Hartlebury was decommissioned, the building was cut in half and moved to it's current location. Here it was erected over the old cricket pavilion, which was then dismantled and brought out through the door, in pieces.

The building became the home to Europa Venture Scout Unit, before being donated, by them, to the District Explorer Scout Unit.

As can be seen from the photograph the building has become very tired and difficult to maintain. Therefore prior to the end of Venture Scouting in the UK, Europa Venture Scouts set about obtaining planning permission for a new hut, for the Explorer Scout Unit. Planning permission was finally obtained in 2004 for a brick built building to replace our current home

The image on the right gives an artist's impression of how the new building will look. The building will have a similar layout to the current building but with improved storage space and kitchen as well as toilet facilities.

The expected cost of the new building is around £75,000. Work is now being undertaken to try and raise this money so that building works may commence in the not too distant future.

If you can help with this project, or now someone else who can assist, please contact the District Explorer Scout Administrator.

For the latest news on the project click here.