Experiment Badge

It was hard to decide who had the most fun when Beavers carried out a range of experiments in order to gain their Experiment Badge.

Akela and Grey Beaver had a whale of a time with the Rocket Balloon experiment, sending a balloon attached to a piece of string and a straw and seeing how far it would rocket along the string. The Beavers didn't seem to get much of a look in at that experiment, the leaders were trying to outdo each other!!!

Vinegar Volcano proved to be a popular experiment, where bicarbonate of soda is added to a bottle filled with vinegar and red food colouring - the effect was an spectular fizzing volcano.

Using the same ingredients, vinegar and bicarbonate of soda, Beavers also found that they could inflate a balloon without touching it.

Beavers also enjoyed the bottle diver experiment, where they discovered density and diving by making a foil diver move up and down in a large bottle of water. They found that they could make the diver move fast and slow and up and down, all by squezing the bottle.

Beavers were amazed by optical illusions , including the duck/rabbit and the elephant with how many legs?!!!

We also experimented by trying to mix various liquids together, including where oil was mixed with water and salt , which resulted in a funny bubble effect.

Centenary Fun Day

On Saturday 26th May 2007, Mercer Beavers joined lots of other Beavers, Cubs and Scouts at Bowley Scout Camp celebrate 100 years of Scouting.

We lined up with other Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in the Hyndburn District to parade our flag to the opening ceremony.






These Beavers were beaming after trying out the siren on the police car they are sitting in.

Beavers took part in lots of activities including inflatable bouncy slide, canoeing, circus skills and crafts.

Beavers enjoyed a party tea, but one was so hungry he tried to eat his hat.



Still eating!

Lots of fun was had asking other people to sign the special white neckers

Making centenary placemats in the art and craft tent.











Beavers and hammers were a worrying combination, but luckily there were no accidents!

Pond Dipping

Mercer Beavers enjoyed dipping their nets in the pond at Bowley Scout Camp. They found lots of different creatures , including tadpoles at different stages of development , some almost about to become frogs.

Some Beavers were amazed to catch newts and were even more amazed that Black Beaver did not want to hold one!

Akeema Shield

All Saints Mercer (Tuesday) Beavers took part in the Hyndburn District Akeema Shield at Bowley Scout Camp on Saturday 28th April.

Several other Beaver colonies took part, including Accy West, 1st Baxenden, 1st Oswaldtwistle St Pauls and Loyola.

Beavers had lots of fun completing different bases, including golf target shooting, egg and spoon race, bean bag target shooting, penalty shoot out, box and broom relay and an obstacle course.

The winning team, Loyola , now go on to represent Hyndburn in the East Lancs County Akeema Shield , to be held later in the year.



Grey Beaver was presented with his Wood Badge after completing his leader training.

Beavers Safety Badge

Beavers were recently awarded their Safety Badge, after learning about Road Safety , Water Safety, Fire Safety and Safety in the Home.

Beavers learned how to cross the road safely using the Green Cross Code, when they were visited by a road safety officer. We were very impressed by their knowledge - most of them had a good idea about how to cross safely.

Beavers also visited Hyndburn Community Fire Station, where after a short talk on fire safety, they were able to climb aboard the fire engines and see how everything worked.

Rebecca , one of our leaders dressed up in a firefighters outfit , including the breathing apparatus. She reckoned the breathing apparatus wasn't too heavy - she even thought she could run up a flight of stairs with it on!

Three of our newest Beavers were enrolled on board a fire engine.

Finally , Beavers visited Greenbank Police Station and were shown what happens when you dial 999.

They also looked around the cells , where several Beavers were breathalysed. Luckily nobody was over the limit!

Having been inside the cells , everyone agreed that they would not like to spend the night there. It was cold, uncomfortable and smelly.

To complete the Beaver Safety Badge, we did some simple role play, in which Beavers had to decide what to do if they were approached by a stranger or what to do if they saw a house on fire.

Beavers also completed picture sheet identifying dangers in the home and what could be done about them.

Knight Theme

Over the past few weeks, Beavers have been following a knight theme as part of the Scouting Join in Centenary.

Beavers have gone mad with the tin foil and glue and have created a wonderful selection of swords, shields, helmets and tabards.

To finish off the Knight Theme we held a Knights Tournament, where Beavers came dressed in their tabards and took part in knight training activities including an assault course, Knight Tig and Knight, Knight Dragon games.

Beavers paraded the flag before the Beaver king who judged the competitions to make sure there was no cheating!

Finally Beavers assembled around the Round Table where they enjoyed a delicious Knights Banquet of Giants Sausages with Dragons Blood and Chalices of fizzing juices.

St Georges Day Parade

Beavers dressed as knights again to take part in the St Georges Day Parade in Accrington on Sunday 22nd April 2007.

Beavers joined in the parade which was led by St George on his horse.

Welcome to All Saints Mercer (Tuesday) Beavers Blog.

Beaver Scouts are boys and girls aged between six and eight years.

Beavers take part in lots of different activities like art and craft, cookery, painting, singing and acting.

Beavers also go on outings and have visitors to their colony. We have treasure hunts, scavenger hunts, sleepovers and can earn special Beaver Scout Badges to put on their uniforms.

Beavers like to play lots of different games, including with the parachute. Most of all Beavers like to have lots of fun.

Beavers wear a uniform of a turquoise sweatshirt and blue trousers. They also wear a necker to show which Scout group they belong to. All Saints Beavers wear a red and white necker.

All Saints Beavers meet on Tuesdays at All Saints School.

If you require any further information or would like your child to join Beavers, please contact Claire Rothwell at claire.rothwell1@scoutmail.org.uk