Bridge of Weir Scout Hall saved as group receives lifeline £18,000 donation from generous firm

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Bridge of Weir Scouts have received an £18,000 donation from a Renfrewshire leather manufacturer to help improve their hall.The group has been offered financial support from the Scottish Leather Group – formerly known as Bridge of Weir Leather – to repair their base on Horsewood Road.The cash will be used for insulating the building, adding cladding and installing exterior lighting for increased safety.Teresa McQuarrie, of Bridge of Weir Scouts, said: “We are thrilled to receive such a generous donation from Scottish Leather Group – we couldn’t believe it when we got the news.“The hall is integral to our weekly meetings and it’s where we host all of our activities for the local Scout group, so it’s important it is saved and kept to a good standard.“This money will help us to regenerate the building to its former glory and will mean we have a comfortable and warm space to host the young people every week.”Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies.Available on both Android and Apple.

Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialBridge of Weir Scouts was established in 1920 and has welcomed over 12,000 young people through its doors during the last 102 years.Jamie Davidson, sales director