All three sections of the Group have been busy recently. The Scouts spent an evening a Kidsgrove Group’s climbing wall. The Cubs spent an evening investigating Westport Lake. And the Beavers spent an afternoon playing football. You can see photos…
Visit by Oxfam to Cubs for Global Challenge Badge
The Cubs had a visitor from Oxfam so they could complete their Global Challenge badge. They learned about what Oxfam does and who they help and made a totem pole to illustrate all of Oxfam’s activities. All the Cubs have…
Bag Packing
The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have been bag packing at Marks & Spencer today and we’ve made a whopping £579.12! Many thanks to all who came and huge thanks to Sharon who organised it and Natasha who stayed all day!
Lots of Awards at Scouts
Tonight we were pleased to have the District Commissioner join us at our Troop meeting to give out some awards. First of all, he presented a Chief Scout’s Gold award to the first Scout in the Troop to achieve this…
Beaver’s and Cub’s Sponsored Walk
Back in June, the Beavers and Cubs did a sponsored walk around Westport Lake to raise money for the PDSA (see here). All the money is finally in and counted and we’re pleased to announce that they raised a whopping…
Creative Challenge Badge
In the summer the Cubs wrote and starred in their own video for the Creative Challenge badge. They did it in the style of a news programme. Well done to all the stars of the video. Many thanks to Rich…
2009 Annual General Meeting & Awards
Last night we held the Group’s AGM. As well as the usual item we had a couple of special ones. When it came time to elect the Group Executive Committee each of the committee members got given a hat to…
The Church’s Summer Fair
Thanks to the Beaver and three Cubs who turned up today to help at the Church’s summer fair. We raised £33 for the Church funds.
Beavers & Cubs Sponsored Walk
The Beavers and Cubs have spent this evening walking round Westport Lake to raise money for the PDSA. The Beavers walked around the larger lake and then the small one and then played some games while the Cubs walked around…
The Cub’s Campfire
As is usual at camp, the Cubs had a campfire. As the nights are a bit longer, it was possible to video some of it. Enjoy!
Cub Camp at Kibblestone
The Cubs have spent the weekend camping at Kibblestone and they have all earned their Outdoor Challenge badge! Over the weekend they have learned how to use knives and axes properly, make shelters and about knots and lashings. Fire lighting…
Cub’s Home Help Badge
The Cubs started their Home Help Badge last night. They cooked, served and washed up after making beans on toast for themselves. They haven’t finished yet however! They will continue with the badge over the next few weeks! More photos…
St. George’s Day Parade
Just back from our District’s St. George’s day Parade. It is quite impressive to see so many young people from both the Guiding and Scouting Movements in one place. When we were parading, we couldn’t hear the band at the…
Happy St. George’s Day
Don’t forget the parade on Sunday!
Cub’s Fitness Challenge Badge
The Cubs are in the middle of the Fitness Challenge Badge. As part of the Challenge, they are trying out martial arts, some of them for the first time. They are all doing really well and are all on course…
