Category: Beavers

We all are trying our best not to get bored, and it must be said that this sometimes is a challenge on its own. But we must say well done for all the effort you are putting into the tasks given to you. Most seem to be very keen in working towards badges from the comfort of your home.

Time to put the gamepads down as we have picked some more activities for this week. Hope you will enjoy these ones.

Part of your uniform is the scarf. It’s a versatile item, and knowing how to fold, roll, shape and take care of one is a great skill to have.

Follow this link for the full details of the activity: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/super-scarves/

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Time to get crafty again. And something that you can turn into a game to play with the family.

Follow this link for the full details: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/whirly-bird/

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Take on the switch off challenge to find a healthy balance between time on and away from screens.

Follow this link for the full details: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/step-forward-step-back/

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Hoping that you all have been able to have a look at last weeks challenges, we would like to present to you a couple of new ones to take on this week.

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Time to put your pioneering skills to the test. For Beavers this week why not try some lolly stick catapults?

Find the full description here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/lolly-stick-catapults/

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In this challenging time it is nice to be nice, or as the activity says: great to be grateful.

Find the full description here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/great-to-be-grateful/

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Time to start practising those knots again. You might have forgotten how to use rope, so now it the time to get back into it.

Find the full description here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/it-s-knot-you-it-s-me/

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Don’t forget to log your progress on OSM, ask your parent/carer to login to the Parent Portal.

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As young people around the world are facing challenges in their local communities, and all Scouting activities have been put on hold for now, it might be great to connect with the Online Scouting community.

This weekend there is a special edition of JOTI, better known as Jamboree On The Internet. It is a great way of meeting Scouts from across the globe, and you can even work towards your communicator badge if you wanted to.

Please check out the special JOTA/JOTI website for more information and how to take part: https://www.jotajoti.info/

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We know the coming days and weeks are going to be difficult for families across the UK, as the spread of Covid-19 causes schools to close. As the experts in developing skills and bringing adventure to young people, we want to do what we can to help.  

While we normally love the great outdoors, we’ve pulled together some inspired indoor activity ideas (if we do say so ourselves). Keep your kids learning new skills and having fun (and avoid hearing ‘I’m bored’ every 30 seconds) all in #TheGreatIndoors.

We will select an activity each week that you can work on towards achieving a badge. Make sure to record your progress, and let us know how you are getting on. You can use the Parent Portal on OSM for this purpose, just ask your parent/carer to help you with this.

On OSM just look at the badges and see which ones have got a little house icon listed. These are the badges that you can work towards from home.

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For Beavers this week you could perhaps try a flair of hot air. A brilliant activity to find out how a hot air balloon works.

Find the full description here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/a-flair-for-hot-air/

Although selected for Beavers, it can also be done by Cubs and Scouts.

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For Cubs, we ask you to Changing your coat. No, not the you wear outside, but your coat of arms. And you might discover what your local coat of arms is.

Find the full description here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/changing-your-coat/

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Scouts are going to be a blackout poet. Think about that for a moment, and you might find that inner poet in you.

Find the full description here: https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/be-a-blackout-poet/

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And as mentioned before, progress can be recorder on the Parent Portal on OSM.

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As you may be aware, we have managed to get a slot at Downend Co-op coming Saturday 16th November (10:00-14:00) to help raise some money by bag packing. We are hoping to be able to have a continuous stream of help throughout the session, without asking anyone to be there for too long.

Please arrive in time for your chosen slot to help out. If you want to do more than 1 session you are welcome to do so. Make sure you wear your uniform as we are representing our group. There is no need for parents to stay, just come and collect your child after his/hers session ends.

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In one word; WOW! After weeks of planning and a lot of baking that has been done by some of our parents we have had a fantastic evening tonight.

We have had a massive amount of cake, which went well with a cup of tea or coffee. There were games to play, a tombola to win some great prices, name that teddy, lucky dips and custom made key rings.

The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts loved helping out and they all have had a great evening. And we have managed to raise £322.20 in order to support the great work that Macmillan does.

An absolute amazing amount, thank you very much!

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Incredibly, summer is nearly over. Only a couple more weeks and we are welcoming Autumn. In fact, we will welcome it whilst going on our group camp.

As the summer holidays draw to a close we are getting ready for the new Scouting year. We know, just like us, you are all exited to begin a new season again. But although schools might be back next week, we will have our first meeting on Wednesday 11th September.

We will see you then!

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We are approaching the last meeting of this season. Year 2018-2019 is coming to an end and we are going to enjoy the Summer Holidays.

We have turned 60 this year and we are very proud of our group. All our units are going strong, and we even have a waiting list for our group showing that we are a popular group within the community.

It has been a year with great achievements, with a couple of Cubs getting their Chief Scout’s Silver award and a couple of Scouts getting their Chief Scout’s Gold Award.

Our 60th birthday, held during our AGM last June, was a great one as well with many family members visiting us and enjoying the activities and BBQ.

Our Staff members have greatly enjoyed the year and are already looking forward to the next one. We will be back for our first meeting of year 2019-2020 on Wednesday 11th September.

Enjoy the summer, and for those who are interested make sure to visit the 24th World Scout Jamboree website which takes place later this month from 22 July till 2 August.

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