Dedicated to Scouting was one of our Cubs on a recent trip to Queensland Australia. Missing her weekly Pack meeting back home, she took the opportunity to visit a Pack whilst on holiday. Not only did she attend two meetings she went to camp with them as well!!
She commented that their Pack was smaller than hers but much was familiar for example the raising of a flag at the beginning of a meeting. At the end of a meeting the flag was lowered and all members shake Emu’s (Akela’s) hand.
During the first meeting they played games outside and also did some compass work followed by a hunt using the compass. At the second meeting they discussed the history of Baden Powell and the Cubs in Australia. She also shared photos of her own Cub Pack.
On camp she had a fantastic time. Three Packs were involved - Maleny, Beerwah and Glasshouse Mountains. The District Commissioner joined them also and said to her mum “Oh, you’re the ones from ‘up top’!” She also gave her some badges to keep as a memento of her visit. One of the badges related to the Australian Police whose history they learnt about. Activities included go-karting, abseiling and an obstacle course.
She was sad when it all came to an end on what was a once in a lifetime experience that she is unlikely to forget!
The winning number in our 3rd 100 Club Draw was:
Happy New Year to all our members! We are sorry that the snow has caused disruption to our meetings during the early part of the year. We are hopeful we are over the worst, but look for email announcements from your Section Leaders about forthcoming meetings. If in doubt give them a call.
2009 was rounded off for the Beaver Section with a fun event at Ski Rossendale. 25 of our Beavers joined around 100 more Beavers from around the Rossendale District. The Beavers snow tubed, sledged and tobogganed on the nursery ski slope on a cold but dry night. The highlight for most was the visit by Santa, but only after they sang Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer at the top of their voices. All the Beavers received a present before being sent home after a very enjoyable evening.
We would like to thank the families who supported our Christmas Fair helping us raise over £400. Children of all ages came along to see Santa in his Grotto and purchase gifts for their mums and dads. Toasted tea-cakes were the order of the day and the home bake stall went down a treat! Our Christmas hampers went to five lucky winners all of which claimed their prizes on the day. Thank you to all our sponsers who donated a percentage of their profits to the fund raising event.
The winning number in our 2nd 100 Club Draw was:
Our 2010 Group Calendar is now available from your Section Leader.
Priced at only £5 the A3 wall calendar represents great value for money.
Full of photographs from Section activities and Group events it is a superb record of the last 12-months. It makes an excellent present for family and friends.
Don’t delay we have a limited number of copies available.
Our Beaver Scout Colony recently held a Scouts Own Service for their families. Five weeks of preperation went into the evening but the Beavers were awarded with the presentation of their Faith Badge and Promise Challenge Badge. The evening started with a prayer followed by a hymn sung by the children. The Colony then split into two Groups then performing the parable of the feeding of the 4000 and the other a moral based around the story of Barney the Beaver Scout. The Assistant District Commissioner for Rossendale Beaver Scouts then presented some of the hard working Beavers with their Chief Scout Bronze Awards.
