Brightwater Scouts are back
Left to right from rear: Allan Lockyer, Jezz Dunlea, Ruby Stout, 10, Hope Olliver, 6, Fyfe Robertson 7, Quinn Dann 7, Silvia Jamieson 9, Declan Heenan 10, Faraday Hayes 6, front left, and Attacus Hayes 7, have been enjoying coming together every Monday evening at the Brightwater Scout Den. Photo: Eloise Martyn.
Brightwater Scouts are up and running again after numbers dwindled during Covid-19 times, forcing them to join in with the groups at Wakefield or Enner Glynn.
“We had a successful opening day at the end of last year which saw a lot of community support,” says Brightwater Scout leader and co-ordinator Jezz Dunlea.
“From that we have been running a weekly session in Brightwater at the same time for all the girls and boys, regardless of age.”
Jezz got into scouts with her daughter Siena, and became a leader six years ago.
“It’s a great thing to do with your children and we have some neat experiences to be shared.”
This year, the group of 14 participants aged 5-11 years old have been focusing on getting out and about.
“We have learned about water safety at the Aquatic Centre, we have been to the Brightwater fire station, Land Search and Rescue have shown us river and bush safety, we have had bike safety sessions and we are planning an up-and-coming big hike as well as hopefully visiting the Coastguard. And as a group, we will be focusing on community engagement,” says Jezz.
Alongside Jezz, long-time leader and Scout’s advocate Blair Tomlinson facilitates the Brightwater sessions.
“It’s great to be able to bring scouts back to Brightwater and we welcome girls or boys that are interested to see what we are up just to call in,” says Jezz.
Brightwater Scouts meet every Monday, during term time, at 4.30pm at the Scout Den, Charlotte Lane, Brightwater.