This year’s AGM was held with an evening of games, football, surprises and cake! All the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts made their own world cups and statues before playing football. The AGM then followed with guests from the District and…
2014 St. George’s Day Parade
On Sunday we were at Newcastle District’s St. George’s Day parade in the Town centre. For the second year, our Drum Corps led the parade from the Queen’s Gardens, past Newcastle’s War Memorial where the Scout & Guide District Commissioners…
Kibblestone Pirate Bash
On Sunday 23rd March, the Beavers went to Kibblestone for a Pirate Bash! While they were there, they sailed away on the The Beaver Doubloon, and headed for Kibblestone Island! The Beavers joined in with experienced Pirate Crew who will…
Basil Brush, Paper Tents and Pancakes!
All three of our sections had interesting meeting last week. Firstly, the Scouts tried to put up tents in the hall. That they made themselves. From newspaper. Under the watch of our new District Commissioner, Vera! They did a great job…
Leader’s Badges
For once, instead of the Group’s Beavers, Cubs and Scouts getting badges, tonight three of our Beaver Leaders got some! Our District Commissioner, Steve, came to present Grace with her Wood Badge. This is the badge that all Leaders get…
Some New Photos
Rachael has been sorting through her pictures again and found the following, which are now in our Gallery – The Beaver’s 2013 Halloween Party Investing Beccie as an Assistant Scout Leader The Beavers making Valentines Cards
2013 Remembrance Day Parade
Yesterday, our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, along with Porthill’s Brownies and Guides, paid tribute to those who have been killed while serving in the armed forces, by parading through the streets of Bradwell and Porthill and taking part in an…
Beavers and Cubs Visit Newcastle Community Fire Station
The Beavers and Cubs have both visited Newcastle’s Community Fire Station (separately) over the last couple of weeks to see what goes on in a fire station and to learn about fire safety. The Beavers in a fire engine The…
Photos From Recent Activities
Rachael has been busy organising her photographs and we now have the photos from a few different activities / events to share. Click on each link to view the photos in our gallery. 2013-07-09 The Scout’s self defence night 2013-07-19…
Chief Scout’s Bronze Award
On Friday nine, yes NINE, Beavers were awarded their Bronze Chief Scout’s Award! This a great achievement for all the Beavers and represents a lot of hard work from all of them. We look forward to you all getting…
More New Beavers
Tonight the Beavers and Ontario the Beaver welcomed four new members to the Colony. More photos can be seen here in the Gallery.
3rd Family Camp and Annual General Meeting
Last weekend the Group held its third Family Camp. Following on from the successes of 2008 and 2010, we stayed at Kibblestone this year and had our base as the Fox Glen. Everyone arrived on the Friday evening and once…
2013 St. George’s Day Parade
Yesterday we took part in the annual St. George’s Day Parade. Over 500 Scouts, Guides and adult volunteers gathered at the Queen’s Gardens in Newcastle. For the first time it was lead by our Drum Corps, and we believe this is the first time a…
The Beavers in 1999
I’ve just stumbled upon some photos taken of the Beavers in 1999 that I found hidden in the gear store a few years ago and then scanned. I’ve now uploaded them into the gallery and you can see their visit to Hanley Fire Station,…
New ABSL Invested
We’re please to announce that Grace was invested as an Assistant Beaver Leader tonight. More photos are in the Gallery.
