Local Member of Parliament, Stephen McPartland, joined forces with a group of nine engineering apprentices from CBRE to help the 7th Stevenage Sea Scouts give their Scout hut and garden in Nokeside a much needed renovation.

Stephen McPartland MP said, "Fantastic community spirit from the apprentices, as they really got stuck in to help our 7th Stevenage Sea Scouts. I really enjoyed meeting them and helping out a bit."

The 7th Stevenage Sea Scout group were excited about the project which involved clearing the Scout hut garden and painting a mural on the wall of the hut, which will make a lasting positive impact.

The Brathay Apprentice Challenge is the search for the Apprentice team of the year, supported by the National Apprenticeship Service.  To win the Brathay Apprentice Challenge the team has to undertake a series of exciting and interactive work-related challenges to develop new skills and showcase their employer by engaging with young people, businesses and a community to promote the benefits of apprenticeships.

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