Scouts and Rangers were offered an inside like at Congleton Town Council

Dane Valley Scouts and Congleton West Ranger Unit both recently enjoyed visits to Congleton Town Hall.

During the visit, they had a talk, a tour and a look at Congleton's history and Town Treasures.

Dane Valley Scout Leader, Barney Mitcheson, said: "The tour was excellent, and it was great to see so many get involved throughout the evening in the interactive session about the towns history, as well as sharing their ideas on the future of the town.

"Some brilliant and unique ideas were generated, and it was an extremely beneficial evening for all."

Dane Valley Scouts with Congleton Mayor Robert Britain (Credit: CTC)

Town Mayor councillor Robert Brittain welcomed the groups before delivering a talk alongside councillor Kay Wesley, chair of the community committee.

The talk covered the town's history, its original charter, the role of the council today and the opportunities for young people and residents to get involved.

After watching a short film about the Town Treasures, the visitors got an opportunity to hold the Town Mace and ring the Town Crier's Bell as part of a tour which included looking at the secret tunnel and the Great Hall itself.

The evenings concluded with the young people joining a brainstorm session to generate ideas for a workshop for a proposed new Youth Council in Congleton.

Councillor Wesley said: "Many thanks to them all for taking the time to share their thoughts."