Brightwater Scout Group is organising its first summer market fundraiser since relaunching at the end of 2023, following an extended absence.
The market is designed to support local small businesses and raise funds for improvements to their old den and grounds. Since relaunching a year ago, the group has grown to include 15 participants, aged five to 11.
“It’s wonderful to have Scouts back in Brightwater and to see our involvement in the community grow, along with ongoing improvements to our programme,” says Scout leader and coordinator Jezz Dunlea.
The group’s current focus is on renovating their old den, built in 1951, which hosts their weekly sessions. The den is cold, outdated, and in need of various repairs.
The goal is to upgrade the space so it can be rented out to the wider community. The renovation plan includes painting both inside and out, installing a generously-donated kitchen, setting up two donated heat pumps, tidying the gardens, and planting fruit trees.
To support these renovation efforts, the Brightwater Scout Group is organising a summer market on Saturday, 16 November, and is seeking small local businesses interested in booking a $20 stall.
“We aim to create a community market that brings people together and raises awareness about our group. We hope the community will rally behind us and offer their support,” Jezz adds.
For more information or to connect with Jezz, email brightwater@group.scouts.nz
