1988
St Thomas Church bought for £10. Refurbished with new roof.
St Thomas Church bought for £10. Refurbished with new roof.
LPG tank was installed. Then in August, the cabin used for the tuck shop was acquired. On the 2nd of October, Radio Leicester had a 2 hour broadcast about the site.
2 Refurbished bells re-hung in bell tower. Then, on the 25th of April, the climbing tower was erected.
75 years of cub scouting celebration – the big trees on the main field were planted. Later in the year was the Willesley 40th anniversary camp – visited by Garth Morrison Chief Scout.
Mains electricity was connected to the site. The gatehouse was also erected.
The bottom carpark was constructed. Also, the “Go A Million Camp” was held where 699 people (from 17 groups) attended.
The chlorination plant was fitted.