On Friday after tea, Scouts met in Broughton. Everyone was very excited. When we were all ready we set off on a five mile walk to Horley camp. We were in two groups, and we were keen to see who
Beavers go Back in Time
This week, the Beavers headed up to Whitehill to visit the archaeological dig. With help from Laura Morley, Beavers were able to search in the ground for ancient artefacts and find out about a bone knife that is 10,000 years
Will you take the Four Week Challenge?
Have you ever thought about volunteering? Its a great way to develop new skills, meet new people and have fun along the way. And as it is National Volunteers Week, what better time to make a start? 1st Tackley and
Cub Conservationists
As part of their Environment Conservation badge, this week the Cubs helped to clear an overgrown stream. They worked together to dig ditches and clear the plants that were blocking the stream. It was hard work but a lot of
Kites of Kindness
This week the Scouts welcomed some visitors from the OYAP Trust who helped them design and make their own kites. This workshop is one of several that are being held as part of a community kite making project, which culminates with
Beavers do Bootcamp
This week the Beavers welcomed Rachel from Energy Training for a bootcamp session. First the Beavers had to warm their bodies up ready for exercise, and learned about heart rates. Then it was out onto the field for lots
Chief Scout Awards
On Saturday some of our Beavers and Cubs headed to Youlbury to receive their Chief Scout Bronze Awards. This means that while in Beavers they completed all six challenge badges and completed four activity badges. During the day the children
Road Safety
This week the Beavers headed up to the Heath to learn about the Green Cross Code. Beavers learned that they should “Stop, Look and Listen” before they step into a road to cross. They then had a chance to practise
Backwoods Cooking
Over the last two weeks, Cubs have been working towards their Backwoods Cooking Badge up on the Heath. Cubs have been learning to build and light fires, and then cook on them. They cooked bread, but the biggest hit of
Pioneers
This term, the Scouts are working towards their Pioneer badge. This week they decided to make use of the better weather and head up to the Heath. The Scouts worked together to build fires. Although the weather is nicer, the