Following on from last year’s epic parade, on Sunday, Remembrance Day, our Remembrance Day Parade started at St. Barnabas Church, Bradwell and was again led by our Drum Corps. Our young people were joined by the Basford and St. Wulstan’s…
2019-07-05 Sports Evening
Last Friday, it was a sunny, warm evening and the Beavers and Cubs, along with family and friends, had a sports evening on the Marsh. Silly games were played and family and friends joined in. Hoops were hula’d, balls were…
Who Needs Computer Games?
Rather than stay inside during the summer, our Beavers and Cubs have been out and about recently. The Beavers were at Consall Scout Campsite on Friday. After having a walk around the camp, they toasted marshmallows on a fire. All…
The Beavers Invade Warwick Castle
Following on from their epic trips to the Manchester Museum of Science and Industry 2 years ago and Cadbury World last year, the Beavers visited Warwick Castle last week. Setting out early in 2 minibuses which were hired from Keele…
Christmas Camp
After the more serious events of the Remembrance Day parade, last weekend it was time for the Beavers and Cubs to have their Christmas Camp. On arriving on the Saturday morning, the Beavers and Cubs were split up into teams….
We Remembered
Over the past weekend, members of the Group have taken part in events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War and Remembrance Day. On Saturday, St. Andrews Church held its second open day to…
Wild West, Shelters & Family Day
In September the Beavers had a camp at Barnswood. This year’s theme was the Wild West, so the Beavers made their own bandanas, (hobby) horses and played wild west games such as horse shoe throwing (with real horse shoes!), panning…
Wow What A Summer!
Well, it’s over a week now into the summer holidays! During the summer term our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts did a great many activities which included visits, camps, hikes and boating! Our Beaver, Cubs and Scouts are on holiday now,…
2018-06-15 The Beavers Learn About Pets
The Beavers took the opportunity to visit Pets at Home at the Festival site last week to learn about keeping pets. They were introduced to 2 rabbits and 2 guinea pigs and were able to hold and stroke them. At…
The Beavers Visit Cadbury World
On Saturday morning, the Beavers all met at Stoke railway station so they could catch the train to Cadbury World! After the journey to Birmingham, it was a quick change of train to Bournville and a short walk to Cadbury…
A Paramedic & Ambulance Visit and Cub Investitures
On Friday, the Beavers and Cubs were visited by paramedic Jay, who brought along an ambulance to show them. Jay explained what goes on in the ambulance, showed the Beavers how to do do CPR and reminded everyone when they…
The Beavers & Cubs meet Imperial Stormtroopers!
On Friday, the Beavers and Cubs had their Christmas parties at Laser Quest in Newcastle. The evening was made even more special as some Imperial Stormtroopers and Jedi Knights happened to pop by! As well as meeting the forces of…
The Beavers Learn About Online Safety with O2
The Beavers had a special visitor on Friday. Dan, who is an O2 Guru from the O2 phone shop in Newcastle, came to talk to the Beavers about online safety. The Beavers learned that although most people online are who…
Beavers Trip to Manchester
On Friday, the Beavers went on an exciting adventure by going to the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester on the Train! However, despite the Leaders best plans, the train they’d booked to travel on was cancelled due to…
Hello 2017 – We’re Back!
We hope that everyone had a great Christmas and new year. We’re all ready to start Scouting in 2017 and we have some exciting things planned for the year – watch this space! All our sections are back this week…
