Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper): The Sint-Pieters-Woluwe scouts, with 85 members, need to find a new meeting place because their old monastery is being sold for a day center. Brussels MP Martine Raets is helping them find a new location, important for local Dutch-speaking kids from Oudergem and Sint-Joost-ten-Node.
The Sint-Pieters-Woluwe scouts have been located in an old monastery for many years. This location serves as a meeting place for the 85 members to plan and participate in various activities. The historic building is part of the community’s heritage and provides space for meetings and events. Its central location allows the scouts to connect with residents, making it a resource for youth in the area.
How will Brussels scouts adapt after losing their monastery meeting space?
The scouts are facing a big change because the municipality has decided to sell the monastery where they meet. The building will be turned into a day center for people with disabilities, which is good for the community. However, this means the scouts will no longer have their space. Now, they need to find a new place for their activities, but it won’t be easy to find a suitable and affordable location for a large group.
Brussels parliament member Martine Raets is concerned about the future of the scouts due to upcoming renovations that may leave them without a meeting space. She plans to ask for help in the Brussels parliament to find a new location nearby so the scouts can continue their activities. Raets emphasizes the importance of having a Dutch-speaking scouts group in the Vogelzang district for children to play and practice their language skills, noting that members also come from Oudergem and Sint-Joost-ten-Node, highlighting that the issue extends beyond their municipality.
