SNAGS WITH A SIDE OF COMMUNITY SPIRIT Men’s Shed cooks up support for local Scouts in Queen Street fundraiser

The BMSA barbecue was delivered in conjunction with sponsor Bendigo Bank. Photo supplied.

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Members of the Burdekin Men’s Shed Association (BMSA) whipped out the barbie last Friday to raise funds for the Lower Burdekin Scout Group.  

The fundraiser, sponsored by Bendigo Bank, brought the aroma of a freshly cooked barbecue breakfast to Ayr’s Queen Street from 9am until around noon.

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BMSA President Rob Ritchie called it a “great opportunity to get out and face the community” while raising money for an important local group.

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“We’ve donated to national charities before, but the Lower Burdekin Scout Group is a great community group, and we’d rather see money raised stay in the community,” he said.

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“They’ve got to do every bit of fundraising themselves, so if we can help a little bit, all well and good.”

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BMSA member Chris Fox said the barbecue was the latest example of a mutual relationship between the two organisations that has spanned years.

“They’ve done lots for us, so we do our best to reciprocate in kind,” he said.

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On top of the occasional fundraising barbecue, the BMSA meets every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 8:00–11:30am for recreational activities, skills development and community projects.

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Anyone interested in joining the BMSA is encouraged to call 0467 083 502, email  burdekinmensshed@outlook.com or visit the shed at 155-157 Young St, Ayr.

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