Over the last couple of weeks we have welcomed back old faces and new. It has been lovely to finally be back to face to face Scouting after a year apart. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts will be making full use
It’s good to be back!
Tackley Fireworks Extravaganza!
It’s that time of year again – 1st Tackley and Heyford Scout Group are hosting the annual fireworks extravaganza on 2nd November. Tickets are available from the village shop. Here on of our Cubs tells you why you shouldn’t miss
Tackley Scouts receive £1,000 Barwood Homes Community Award
Barwood Homes has donated £1,000 to the 1st Tackley & Heyford Scouts as part of a series of community awards the homebuilder is making to good causes in the area, while highlighting its newly-available homes in Tackley, Oxfordshire. The Community
Summer Fun
This week we kicked off the summer term in style. Beavers welcomed some new children to the Colony, and learned about the history of Scouting Cubs took advantage of the good weather (a relief as the hall was out of
Tackley Walk For Water
Over the last few weeks Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have been learning about the work of Water Aid, and how lucky we are to have clean, safe water and toilets in our homes. Last weekend we did our very own
Beavers learn about Disability
Over the last few weeks, Beavers have been working towards their Disability Awareness badge. Like the Cubs, Beavers spent an evening with Nicola and Kimber learning about the work of the Guide Dog Association and how important dogs like Kimber
Beavers Carry Water
This week, Beavers joined the Million Hands project, and learned about millions of children around the world who do not go to school because they have to walk several miles to get water for their family. Beavers had an opportunity
It’s Christmas!
This week we had a whole group party to celebrate Christmas. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts had fun playing games and doing Christmas crafts. There were even mince pies and mulled wine for the parents. We asked the children to bring
Beavers Make Pizza
This week Beavers made pizzas from scratch. This recipe will make 4 thin crust pizzas. 11oz pizza and pasta flour (the village shop sells it) 1/2tsp dried yeast 170ml water 1/2 tsp salt Mix together to form a dough. Knead
Beavers Get Healthy
As part of their Cook Badge, this week Beavers learned about healthy snacks, and when high energy snacks should be eaten (eg half time during a football match, on a long walk or a run etc). They then made some