Minibus suffers vandalism

The club’s minibus suffered two incidents of vandalism in November 2022. The minibus, which is easily identified by the Lions logo, suffered extensive damage to its windscreen and side windows. The minibus had been parked at the Orpheus Centre in Godstone. The minibus was due on loan when a Club member discovered it with its windscreen shattered by what looked like pellets. This meant that the minibus could not go out but instead had to have the windscreen replaced. The windscreen was replaced, at considerable expense, the bus was put back in its usual parking space in preparation of another outing the following weekend with the same Scout Group. When a member went to check the bus, he found that the windows on one side and the sliding glass door were again shattered and showing they were damaged by stones this time, possibly from a catapult. The matter was reported to the police but without CCTV pictures or further evidence no action could be taken. The Club is currently looking for a new and more secure place to park. If you have somewhere you can offer, please get in touch.