We’ve always loved making pancakes and last week was no exception! The Beavers and Cubs had a go at flipping their pancakes and we are please to say that none ended up on the ceiling or floor. You can see…
Our Summer Activities
We had a busy time during the summer before the holidays. Here are a few of the the things we did- Platinum Jubilee Party Father’s Day Bingo Beavers and Cubs at the Dingle Beavers and Cubs Tubing Beavers and Cubs…
We’ve Been Camping!
The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have all been out to camp for the first time this year. The Scouts went at the end of April to Kibblestone and completed many activities including taking on the ‘Leap of Faith’ and learning…
2022-03-04 Beaver and Cub’s Pancakes
At 1st Porthill we do like our pancakes! Every year we make and eat them. In fact, one of the very last activities we did before the lockdown in 2020 was make pancakes. This week we were able to continue…
2022-02-11 Beavers and Cubs at Apedale
The Beavers and Cubs spent the evening walking at Apedale instead of meeting indoors for a change. It was a cold evening, but after the walk from the entrance to Apedale to the colliery wheel everyone was much warmer! As…
Beavers Singing and AGM Videos
On the 12th November, we had our first annual general meeting for two years. As part of the meeting, we showed a video showing what the members of the Group had done in the two years since our last AGM….
Now the Beavers and Cubs
Following on from the return of the Scouts, last night (23/04/21), the Beavers and Cubs had their first face to face meetings for more than a year! There was a lot of running around and lots of fun was had…
After a Year, We’re Back!
On Friday 13th March 2020, the Beavers and Cubs met for their usual Friday evening meetings. However, due to the global COVID pandemic, it would be 404 days(!) until the Scouts were able to meet again in person, on Tuesday…
The Beavers Meet the Police
Two weeks ago the Beavers had a special guest on their online meeting. Sgt Chris from Staffordshire Police joined the Beavers to tell them all about the police. He showed them a video about the police helicopter and a special…
Beavers Halloween Windows
The Beavers have been very busy this week decorating their windows in time for Halloween tonight. Rachael (and Graham!) visited all of the windows and took photos so she and Carol could choose a winning window. Congratulations to Albert whose…
2020-06-26 Beaver Experiments
The Beavers have been doing the Experiments badge while they are at home. One of the things they’ve tried is the classic cola and Mentos experiment. See how they get on! https://youtu.be/vjk-jx5zovs/
2020-02-28 Pancakes & Investitures
The Beavers had a pancake party on Friday, followed by eight new Beavers being invested and two Beavers being presented their Chief Scout’s Bronze award. A big welcome to our new Beavers and congratulation on all your hard work to…
2020-02-21 Glow Sticks and Spaghetti & Marshmallow Towers
On Friday, the Beavers had a glow stick party. They made dinosaurs, fish and a boat with the glow sticks, played games with them and finally had a glow stick camp fire! The Cubs and Scouts held a joint meeting….
Collecting Crisp and Bread Packets!
Over the last 2 months the Beavers have been collecting empty crisp packets and bread packets so they can be recycled. Bread and crisp packets are not normally collected in the usual household recycling, but ours are being taken away…
Cubs and Beavers Halloween Camp
Over the 1st weekend of November, the Beavers and Cubs had a Halloween Camp at Kibblestone. The Cubs stayed out all weekend, while the Beavers just came out for the day on Saturday. On the Saturday, everyone was showed how…
