A MUSIC festival is being held in Stourport to raise funds for a scout hut in desperate need of repair.

The 20th Wyre Forest Bewdley Scouts group managed to secure a coronavirus grant from the government to make a start on urgent repairs to its dilapidated hut in Spencer Avenue, Bewdley, but the group needs more funds to get it up to scratch.

Now, the group is looking to raise thousands of pounds by hosting a benefit concert at Bells Farm.

Scout group leader Lance Jinks said: “It would mean getting the children back into a safe environment through the winter. Otherwise we might have to cancel meetings.

“It’s getting better slowly, but it’s not where it needs to be.”

"The target is whatever we can get. Hopefully if we can get enough money we can get the kids out on a day trip or camping out."

The event is being held later this month on Saturday, September 25. Musicians will take to the stage from 4pm in the afternoon.

It will also feature an array of food vendors and bars, and activities for children including face painting and glitter tattoos.

People can book tickets to the festival via www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/music-festival-in-aid-of-bewdley-scout-group-tickets-164473718319.