A Malden Scout group which started more than 100 years ago is appealing for more helpers to keep its Beaver section alive.

The 1st Malden Scouts caters for boys and girls between the ages of 6 to 8 but both Beaver leaders are retiring at Easter.

Yvonne Wilkinson, group Scout leader, said: "Unless we can find some new and willing recruits to join our leadership team, this colony is in real danger of having to fold, which will be a terrible shame."

The colony, made up of 18 members, meets at 5.15pm on Thursday evenings.

Contact Yvonne Wilkinson on 020 8399 8505 to find out more.