LAST Tuesday the Mansfield Scouts hosted an afternoon tea on the median strip in Mansfield raising $850 to be donated to the Cancer Council.

The scouts, parents and community members enjoyed coffee, tea and cake on the grass raising money for a good cause.

One of the scouts’ leaders Jasmine Beekman said the Mansfield Scouts section are youth aged 12-16.

“As part of their scouting journey they have requirements to acquire personal achievements,” she said.

“Coming up to Mother’s Day we wanted to celebrate our mum’s, so we invited them and the scouts to select their own cake recipe, cook it and bring it from home.”

The Mansfield Scouts undertake a lot of outdoor activities throughout the year.

“We have hiked Mount Kosciuszko and during summer been to Lake Nilahcootie,” Jasmine said.

“We also have a number of camps and BBQs."

Jasmine said it was a beautiful and successful afternoon.

"Raising over $800 is such an incredible achievement," she said.

"Thank you to Mansfield Shire Council for allowing us to hire the space and for the all of the support from the Mansfield community."