A CONSTRUCTION company near Winchester has been busy building links with local community groups.

Twyford-based Blunt Construction has helped Winchester Scouts by redeveloping its campsite on the edge of the city. The site, in Clarendon Way, now boasts an extended and refurbished car park, a meeting and activity room and a new archery range.

Carol Pannell, of Winchester Scouts, said: “As if by magic, Blunt Construction, with its considerable expertise, has done in seven weeks more than we have been able to achieve in seven years.

“It is without doubt one of the most valuable contributions an external organisation has been able to offer to us and we are extremely grateful for their support.”

As well as helping youngsters, the firm, based in Hazeley Road, has also carried out maintenance projects for the elderly, through its links with the charity Intouch Support.

“In the current financial climate we don’t want to be one of the many doom-mongers and so we’re proud to be able to support charities in our region in a practical way,” said Colin Brooks, commercial director of Blunt Construction.

“Winchester Scouts is a great way of encouraging young children to be active in society, so we’re more than happy to offer this support.

“For us, being a successful business also means putting something back into the wider community – after all, we’re supposed to be constructive!”