Dear Leaders and Parents,
There is currently a dispute ongoing in relation to the renewal of the lease of the Scout Hut at Tallents Crescent. The landlords have unilaterally changed the locks and told us that we can no longer have access to the hut. We will continue to try to resolve matters and reinstate our access rights, but in the meantime we have therefore had to temporarily suspend the Scout Shop.
Parents, this means that the Scout shop for the time being will not be opening at Tallents Crescent. Whilst our shop is closed, we have arranged with St Albans District Scouts that our parents and leaders can use their shop. A map and opening times can be found at http://www.stalbansscouts.org/st-albans-scout-shop/ and in the attached.
Parents can buy all core uniform from the shop. Scarves will not be available from St Albans Scout shop however, as they were stored at our hut and are locked in for now. As soon as they are accessible again, we will let you know.
Leaders can buy uniform and badges from the shop. The shop manager has asked that leaders email her details of the badges they want so she can get them ready for collection (sales@stalbansscoutshop.org.uk). Leaders will need to pay St Albans shop for badges, and seek reimbursement from their Groups direct.
All the best
Russell Brooks
District Commissioner