MEMBERS of the Royal Navy swapped their normal duties for a day of hard work helping local Girlguiding units.

The team travelled from their Faslane base near Helensburgh to Girlguiding Dunbartonshire’s Catterburn campsite, near Croftamie, to help tidy up the land for future use.

Fixing flag poles and cleaning a muddy burn were just some of the tasks for the Navy who pitched in at the campsite across two days earlier this month.

Their hard work will ensure the site is in top condition for use by Girlguiding groups from Helensburgh and beyond.

The Navy take a well-earned break from their dutiesThe Navy take a well-earned break from their duties (Image: Girlguiding Dunbartonshire)

Lynne Gibbons, chair of Catterburn, said: “The Navy has become a regular feature at Catterburn and we are so grateful for their efforts. It’s a big job to maintain the campsite and their contributions make a big difference.

“It’s important for us to have the backing of the communities we serve, and we encourage other organisations or businesses that can spare a few hours to get involved and help us keep Catterburn in great shape.

“Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers have been visiting Catterburn from Helensburgh since it opened in the 1980s. We’re proud of this legacy and hope it continues for many more generations.” 

Girlguiding is open to girls between the ages of four and 18 and allows them to learn new skills, make friends, and have fun.

Any organisation or business who can help is asked to contact Lynne at catterburnchair@girlguidingdunbartonshire.org.uk.