Ocean Grove Scout Group’s traditional Christmas tree sale is on again.
Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19 this year, preparations are well underway, with Christmas trees already ordered and the Joey, Cub and Scout youth members placing promotional signs around Ocean Grove Park and surrounds.
It’s a fun time of year for all youth members, parent helpers, committee members and group leaders as they gear up for their biggest fundraiser of the year.
Head along to Ocean Grove Park or Gateway Plaza Leopold, select your tree and take it home with you. Personally select your tree at the Ocean Grove Park and have it delivered (for a small fee) by a Scout group helper.
Trees are on sale on Saturday, December 5 and Saturday, December 12 at Ocean Grove Park.
Trees are also available at Gateway Plaza Leopold carpark on Saturday, December 5, Sunday, December 6, Saturday, December 12 and Sunday, December 13.
The Christmas tree sale is the group’s major fundraiser for the year, enabling it to provide Joey, Cub and Scout youth members with a variety of fun, exciting and challenging activities throughout the year.
Christmas tree prices start at $55 (up to 6ft) and then increase by $5 per foot. You can also order online at oceangrovescouts.com for either pick-up or delivery on any of the sales days (check the delivery zone prices on the website). Christmas tree stands in various sizes are also available, starting at $45.
The Scout group also offers a pick-up service after Christmas to recycle your tree – register for the pick-up service (either at the park or Gateway Plaza or online) and then leave your tree out for collection on Saturday, January 9. A flat fee of $10 covers pick-up and recycling of your tree in all zones.
