Archive for November, 2006

One of our Beavers was on the Paul O’Grady Show last night. He had won a drawing competition. Well done Daniel!

The Cubs have just come back from a weekend camp at Barnswood with our friends from the 99th Berry Hill.

The weekend started with some of the Cubs from Berry Hill being invested. The Cubs then went off to explore the site and then play a wide game. After supper, it was bed time.

On Saturday, after breakfast, the Cubs started to do the tasks required for their chiefs badge. These included -

1. Know the basic rules of safety and hygiene in the kitchen and the reasons for them.

2. Discuss with your Leader the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of preparing and cooking food.

3. Discuss the importance of a balanced diet.

4. Under adult supervision plan, cook, serve and clear away a two-course meal for at least two people. Discuss their menu with the people you are cooking for. It should include preparing and cooking vegetables.

   The following dishes are given as suggestions.

   Main Courses

   • Shepherd’s pie,

   • Curry and Rice,

   • Ham salad,

   • Vegetable lasagne.

   Deserts

   • Fruit crumble,

   • Fresh fruit salad.

5. Make scones, small cakes, biscuits or tarts.

As well as the above, the Cubs did some backwoods cooking. All the Cubs did well and all gained their badge!

After tea, they had a busy evening of playing Deal or No Deal (twice!), watching fireworks and having a campfire. After supper they went to bed a lot more tired than the previous night!

On Sunday after breakfast and packing, the Cubs attended a Scouts Own. After this they had some free time until lunch. After a visit to the shop, the camp closed with prizes given out to the best six of the weekend.

All in all, everyone (including the leaders) had a good time and didn’t get too cold!