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THE young people of Newmarket- on-Fergus have been busy raising money for local groups, over the summer holiday break.
The beavers, cubs and scouts club raised €1,500 towards their own club and also collected €500 for the Meals on Wheels committee.
The Meals on Wheels group in the village prepares meals for several people in the area, on a weekly ba- sis. Earlier this year, they obtained a permit for a flag day, during the vil- lage’s show.
The scouts organised the flag day for the group and in the process raised €500. This was presented to the Meals on Wheels committee by their leader Ger Fahy.
The beavers, cubs and scouts also raised money, to assist in the day-to- day running of their club.
Up to 200 people took part in a sponsored walk, from Newmarket- on-Fergus, to Mooghaun Woods. SW sl Komm detente yO icre ae DulOLemeelela bars activities.
The club’s 10 beavers, 25 cubs and 20 scouts were involved, along with their families and the club’s leaders.
The sponsored walk raised €1,500 and these funds are crucial to the club’s existence. Along with a churchgate collection, this is the main fundraising event annually.
According to Ger Fahy, the club has been enjoyed a hugely successful period and its members are anticipat- ing its re-opening in September.
“The new season kicks off next week. We will have camps in Ruan and overnights in Cratloe, while we hope to go ice skating before Christ- mas,” said Mr Fahy.
There will also be a jamboree next year, to mark the centenary year of
scouting.
The club had been strong in the 1970s and again in the 1990s. It went out of existence for a number of years in between and was rejuvenated two years ago.
Once it resumes later this month, the club will be busy and volunteers are invited to lend a hand.
“We are always looking for lead- ers, if anybody wants to help with the scouting in the parish,” said Mr Fahy.