Festive fillip as the Scout Post returns

SCOUT Post has swung back into action with the return of an old fundraiser for local groups.

It’s a major undertaking for groups in Arbroath, Carnoustie, Monifieth and Broughty Ferry, but the rewards are worth it.

Each year, the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts collect, sort and deliver thousands of Christmas cards and it generates huge sums of money to keep local groups running, as well as support local charities.

Carnoustie Scouts fanfared the opening of their postboxes with a tune on the bagpipes at the town’s Co-op. Boxes are sited throughout the town.

A spokesman said: “After another difficult year of dealing with ever-changing Covid rules, the whole Carnoustie 1st Scouting community is pulling together for the Scout Post fundraiser.

“The dedicated, creative and enthusiastic leaders have kept all the young people going during this time and we are even starting a new Squirrel group for three to five-year-olds. The Scout Post is the biggest fundraiser of the year.

“It will maintain the upkeep of the hall that’s home to 130 young people and inspiring leaders, encouraging skills for life.

“The Scout Post is always a superb fundraiser.

“Although the postboxes are in Carnoustie and the surrounding area, cards are passed and received from other Scouting groups in Arbroath, Monifieth and Broughty Ferry.

“It ensures fantastic service to a larger area.”

Arbroath Scouts’ postboxes will open from December 2 to 16.

The cost is 30p per card and deliveries will be made over the weekend of December 18/19.

The postboxes are at Arbroath Library, Morrisons, Tesco, Co-op Mayfield, Co-op Timmergreens, McColl’s Kirkton, Brown’s Pet Store, Marlyn’s Hairdresser, Café

Barista, Keptie Newsagents, Sea No Waste, Shop & Save Brechin Road, Warddykes School, Andy Stewart Court, Ashbrook Nursery and Scout HQ Keptie Road.

In Broughty Ferry, the collections are already under way, at 40p per card.

Postboxes there will stay open until December 17. They are at McPherson’s Pharmacy, Gillies, The Corner Shop on Forthill Road, M&S News at Nursery Road, Davidsons the Chemist at Panmurefield Village, Jessie’s Kitchen and Sainsbury’s.