The Duchess of Cambridge and Chief Scout Bear Grylls were among the well-wishers congratulating West Runton Scout Group on its new £130,000 shower and toilet block extension, which was opened at the weekend after an eight-year fundraising campaign.

Eastern Daily Press: North east Norfolk Scouts district commissioner Paul Henriksen opens the £130,000 toilet and shower block extension with the help of West Runton Beaver Rhys Brazier, 7. Photo: KAREN BETHELLNorth east Norfolk Scouts district commissioner Paul Henriksen opens the £130,000 toilet and shower block extension with the help of West Runton Beaver Rhys Brazier, 7. Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

The building was due to be opened by Scouting founder Lord Baden Powell's grandson, Robin Baden Clay, but, because he was unable to attend, district commissioner Paul Henriksen was called on to cut the ribbon.

Mr Henriksen, who first joined the West Runton group as a ten-year-old, thanked group Scout leader Helen Cardani for her efforts, as well as leaders, parents and group members.

Eastern Daily Press: West Runton Beavers Rupie, 6, and Korbyn, 7, check out the cloakrooms in the Cromer Road group's new shower and toilet block. Photo: KAREN BETHELLWest Runton Beavers Rupie, 6, and Korbyn, 7, check out the cloakrooms in the Cromer Road group's new shower and toilet block. Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)

After Mrs Cardani had handed out awards and read letters of congratulation - including one from Bear Grylls wishing the group an 'awesome' celebration - guests were treated to entertainment including songs around a cardboard cut-out camp fire.

Eastern Daily Press: West Runton Scouts' new £130,000 toilet and shower block extension. Photo: KAREN BETHELLWest Runton Scouts' new £130,000 toilet and shower block extension. Photo: KAREN BETHELL (Image: Archant)