Back in the Great Outdoors

On Saturday 5  February, eighteen of our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts gathered all together again for the first time this year, to enjoy a fantastic day focussing on some of the key skills (and best bits!) of Scouting: cooking on open fires and wide games!

After a warm welcome, and under pleasant February skies, Beavers and Cubs were charged with gathering firewood, with particular attention to be paid to the size and dryness of the wood (and there was a fair amount to choose from, given recent high winds). Scouts were busy in the shelter, preparing potatoes, onions, carrots and leeks for the chicken casserole.

In between a number of wide games (including the old favourite, ‘Sardines’ and a brand new game, ‘Smugglers of Bullion’), most of the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts had a go at helping with lunch – whether it was stirring, helping with the fire or sharing their views on whether or not to add mushrooms, all while working up a healthy appetite.

After a very welcome, warming lunch we played more games (including everyone’s favourite, ‘Splat’) and before we knew it, it was time for parents to arrive for our AGM and then home time. You can read our AGM minutes by clicking on the link below.

Vacancies

We currently have places for Beaver Scouts; girls and boys ages 6 to 8 years old. Beavers tend to meet on Tuesday evenings, however at the moment our Beavers and Cubs are meeting together on Thursdays as we need more Beavers to join us, as well as needing more volunteers to help run Beavers.

If your child would like to make friends, have fun, learn #skillsforlife, and is 6-8 years old, please do get in touch with us to find out more: 1stCaythorpe@granthamscouts.org.uk

Volunteers

And if you’d like to join our small, friendly team as an Assistant Leader, or would be interested in supporting us behind the scenes, likewise please do get in touch. We can build a role around your skills and availability – whether you’re best at doing the admin, helping run meetings, looking after our equipment or shopping for camps, we’d love to hear from you!