Cubs and Scouts busk outside Winchester station and raise £2,096 for charity

The 6th Winchester Cubs and Scouts raised £2,096 in 90 minutes by busking outside Winchester railway station to support Alfie's Wish; £1,096 came from donations and £1,000 from match funding by two employers.

A group of Cubs and Scouts from the 6th Winchester group performed outside Winchester railway station on Thursday, December 11. They sang, danced and played instruments for commuters for about 90 minutes. The event was organised as a fundraiser to support Alfie's Wish, a charity that arranges memorable experiences for children with cancer. The atmosphere combined festive music with community donations. Key facts: - The 6th Winchester Cubs and Scouts raised £2,096 in around 90 minutes of busking outside Winchester station. - The performance supported Alfie's Wish, a charity that helps children with cancer by arranging memorable experiences. - The group collected £1,096 in donations on the night and received £1,000 in match funding from two Scout leaders' employers (Lane Clark and Peacock and Legal and General, each contributing £500). - In recent years the 6th Winchester group has used Christmas busking to support other local charities, including Winchester Beacon, Winchester Hospice and Winchester Gold. Summary: The fundraiser combined seasonal music with community generosity and delivered funds to Alfie's Wish. Undetermined at this time.