Last week the Saturday Scouts started some Pioneering, learning about to care for their ropes and how to treat their end of their ropes, practising whipping. They then revised their lashings in preparation for a pioneering project after half term….
Beavers 40th Birthday
This year Beavers are 40 years old so we held a party to celebrate! There was pass the parcel, balloon party games, bunting decorating and of course, cake! We also invested 5 Beavers.
Disc Golf
This week saw the Monday Cubs take on the Disc golf course in Longford park. The course was challenging in parts but especially when the discs were in the rough, out of bounds or even in trees.
Community work – litter pick
During our recent Saturday Beavers session, the young members engaged with the local community by learning the Green Cross Code. The emphasis was on practical tips to ensure safety while crossing streets. This included identifying safe places to cross, understanding…
Pizzas and knots
Half of the Beavers made pizzas using pitta bread and a selection of toppings, as requested in last term’s Log Chew. At the same time, the other half of the Beavers practised tying knots – reef knot, figure of 8…
Saw and Knives
During the latest Thursday Scouts meeting, the group focused on practicing essential camping skills, particularly how to use knives and saws safely. All Scouts were guided through the correct techniques for handling and maintaining these tools, under close supervision to…
Putting up Tents
In their latest meeting, the Thursday Scouts focused on honing their tent-pitching skills in preparation for the upcoming camp. The session involved practising the setup of various tents, ensuring each Scout was familiar with the process. Through hands-on practice, they…
Saturday Scouts camping at Dunham Massey
The Saturday Scouts did a great job last night pitching their patrol tents and dining shelters. They've definitely not had a lot of sleep- unsurprisingly – but are still full of energy. After proudly cooking their breakfast this morning of…
Lego Challenges
The Beavers enjoyed a fun evening of Lego challenges, working in teams to complete a tower-building relay, creating models for others to guess Pictionary-style, and spending time free building. These activities helped tick off parts of their Creative and Skills…
