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