New Beaver Colony

The New Beaver Colony started on the 14th May. We had a starting number of 12 with some who were expected not coming. So we will see how many come next week. It looks like we will have good parent…

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WEDNESDAY 15TH MAY 2013

The Beavers started the meeting by playing games.  They were then given a ‘jointed’ St George (as can be seen on the photograph) for them to colour in.  We then played a game of skittle football, which they all enjoyed….

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Camporee

Last Saturday 10 Beavers visted the County Camporee held at Bisham Hall, Wigan, Scout Camp Site. We left Stretford in sunshine but as we neared Wigan the sky clouded over and soon after arriving at the camp site the rain started….

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Highland Games 1st May

Last night the “Scottish Fathers” organised a Highland Games evening. There was Welly throwing, Putting the turnip, tossing the caber and crossing the river. Each Lodge started on each base. After approx 10 mins a whistle was blown and each…

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WEDNESDAY 24TH APRIL, 2013

    To night the Beavers learnt about St George – Ann read them a story all about St Geoge and then the Beavers  completed a wordsearch and a maze.  

St George’s Day Parade

Eleven Beavers turned up for the Parade, the remaking of the Promises and the afternoon of activities that followed. Some were not able to come because of First Communion commitments. Fortunately the afternoon stayed dry for most of the time so the…

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St George’s Day Parade

Eleven Beavers turned up for the Parade, the remaking of the Promises and the afternoon of activities that followed. Some were not able to come because of First Communion commitments. Fortunately the afternoon stayed dry for most of the time so the…

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WEDNESDAY 17TH APRIL 2013

  To night the Beavers were looking at experiments for their Experiment Badge.   They had four different things to  try Separation of inks into constituent colours Making paper planes and balloon rockets Water ladder by symphonic action Rotation generated…

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WEDNESDAY 10TH APRIL, 2013

To night we have been on a Treasure Hunt.   Each lodge left the Ranche with a set of clues – we walked through the park, down Kings Road, along Cromwell Road and then back into the park. The weather…

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WEDNESDAY 27TH MARCH, 2013

To night we made Easter cards in the shape of a chicken.   Many of the Beavers received their creative challenge badge and two received their friendship badge.   To night we also said good bye to Jonny, who will…

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