AFRICAN SHOW & TALK

The beaver colony listened and watched with intent as Major Karen Ramsay bought in some items to show and talk of her experiences spent in Africa.

Major Ramsay, along with her husband, Major David Ramsay had spent many years in the Zambian region of the continent bringing up a young family at the time. She talked of their work with the people and social care provided but also of the fun the family had, which showed with many of the items the beavers could look and touch, the most popular being the drum.

This talk went towards the beavers challenge awards covering global & friendship.

GROUP GROWS

The scout group continues in its growth with an increase of 4 members from last years census figures, which now gives the total membership of 30 for the group. This has seen a steady increase year on year during the 4 years of the re-birth of the group.

Two more beavers were invested into the colony on Wednesday 9th. March, bringing the colony total to a dozen.

On the same night, the cub pack did not want to be outdone, so they also invested 2 new members. This brings the pack count to a dozen cubs and with 2 new faces this week as well the pack is now the fastest growing section.

During the next term the sections will see some members moving onto the next stage of their scouting life, so it is good to see new faces, which only come along because of the fun their friends are having within the group and parents knowing that their children are being shown good values with excitement in a safe environment.

NEW BEAVER COLONY

We are pleased to announce that we will be adding a Beaver Colony to our group commencing on Wednesday the 9th September.

The Beavers are open to boys and girls aged between 6 and 8 years old.

If you would like to find out more about our new Colony or our existing Cubs and Scouts then please contact us via our E-mail address or ring our Group Scout Leader Gary Chadwick.

MEETINGS

With the promise of nicer weather on the way (Please do not hold us responsible if this is not the case!) we have planned to hold some of our regular meetings at the Bexon Lane campsite.

If you are interested in joining our group, either as a Beaver, Cub, Scout or Leader/Parent Helper,  please contact Gary Chadwick (Group Scout Leader) first so you know where to find us.