Market Giving Back To Locals

Stall holders pay a nominal amount to be a part of the West Melton Community Market, and one of the intentions of the Market is to give back to the community after expenses have been met. At the November Market, organisers asked for nominations of a worthy local individual or group, to be considered for voting by visitors at December's Market, to be the first recipient of funds. The three lucky nominations are Selwyn Central Community Care Trust, Maggie McConnochie and West Melton Scouts.

• Selwyn Central Community

Care Trust transports residents who are unable to take themselves to appointments.

They cover Rolleston, West

Melton, Weedons and

Burnham areas. The Trust also delivers Meals on Wheels in the Rolleston area, on behalf of Lincoln Community Care and organises, and runs social morning/afternoon tea trips and some day trips.

• Maggie McConnochie is raising funds to attend the World Bagpipe Championships in Scotland, next August. She plays as part of the St Andrew’s A Band and is the youngest player to be selected. Each person in the band has to raise $8,000. Maggie has been working extremely hard doing car washes, busking, walking dogs and playing her bagpipes at private events. She has raised $6,000 so far and is trying to make her dream of attending the Championships a reality.

• The West Melton Scouts are raising money so thirteen

Scouts can attend the 2023

Jamboree, in Mystery Creek near Hamilton. The Jamboree is a great adventure for the

Youth, they have amazing new experiences, including things like boating, caving, rafting and climbing. The trip builds self-reliance, self-confidence and teaches Youth that working hard to raise funds can bring great fun rewards.

They currently have a thriving group with eleven Keas, fifteen Cubs and thirteen

Scouts. They have six leaders, but will soon be losing two on maternity/paternity leave. something on Facebook about these worthy causes. It's now up to the public to visit the West Melton Community Market, held outside the West Melton Community Centre, on Sunday, December 4th, to vote for their favourite recipient. So come along and make your vote count while supporting local artisans. “It’s also the perfect time to pick up those special Christmas gifts for your loved ones. The variety of items on offer at the Market is amazing. “So, visit the December Market, you must cast your vote in person, and only one vote per person is allowed. The judge's decision is final, the winner will be contacted directly,” Tania concluded.

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