Ollie's
Hall

The Guide Hall isn't available at the times scouts need it. Other halls, such as the Churchill Hall, don't work for scouting activities, and none of them offer the equipment storage we need.

Without a new hall this remains our only option, but it is far from ideal. Access has to be arranged through the school, not all times are available, and there is very limited storage and kitchen facilities. Our equipment is currently spread between a container in the park, a container at Drayton Beauchamp and various leaders' lofts.

Adjacent to the far end of the village park, almost opposite Café 108 on London Road. Central enough for most members to walk or cycle, and close to open space for activities.

The new homes are enabling development — they fund the access rights from Buckinghamshire Council and pay for installing the new access, utilities and drainage to the scout hall.

Initial estimates are £300–£350,000. Around £165,000 has already been secured through Ollie's Fund, the Scout group and pledges from supporters. The rest would come from grants, fundraising and local businesses.

Despite planning consent being granted and broad local support, Buckinghamshire Council has so far declined to release access rights to the site. An offer of £250,000 was made for the access. The project is ready to move forward if this changes.

Yes. The site is large enough to accommodate around 20 car parking spaces alongside the hall and its facilities.

If the project moves forward again, we'll need help with fundraising, business planning, design and donations. Get in touch via email and we'll be in contact when things progress.