The Christmas Experience

Beavers visited the Christmas Experience at Bowley Scout Camp early in December.

Beavers began their Christmas Experience posing in a giant sleigh, before moving on to Santa's post office, where they posted their Christmas lists in a special post box.

Next we visited the talking reindeer , which was brilliant and even had the adults entranced!!! Beavers were rewarded at each stop with a small present, including reindeer poo (chocolate raisins really!).

Beavers also made Christmas trees from royal icing, christingles and visited Santas sweet shop, where they saw a very impressive sweet making machine which churned out candy walking sticks.

Finally what everyone was waiting for, a vist from Santa himself and guess what?!!! He had a special present with everybodys name on it!!! Magic!

A brilliant evening , thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Visit to the Chocolate House

Beavers paid a visit to The Chocolate House in Blackburn, where they enjoyed a chocolate making demonstration, with lots of chocolate tasting along the way. Beavers saw how the chocolate makers made snowmen and Santa's using special moulds.

All the chocolates which were made during the demonstration were raffled off and were won by three lucky Beavers.

Ten Pin Bowling

Mercer Beavers took part in the Hyndburn District Ten Pin Bowling Competition at Hyndburn Superbowl in October.

Beavers from all over the Hyndburn District took part in the competition over 2 nights and the winning Beaver from each colony then won through to take part in the County Curling Competition held at Bowley early in November.

Visit to Edisford Bridge Miniature Railway

Beavers enjoyed an end of term visit to Edisford Bridge Miniature Railway. Fortunately the weather stayed nice for us right until the last 5 minutes when the heavens opened and we got drenched!

Kiddy Karts!

Beavers enjoyed an evening at Bowley racing Kiddy Karts around the sports barn and playing curling.

Pirate Sleepover

Mercer Beavers joined other Beaver Colonies from Hyndburn District to take part in a Pirate Themed Beaver Sleepover at Ashworth Valley, Rochdale.

Beavers were greeted by pirates on their arrival at camp, then made took part in a few pirate craft activities , before joining in a sing song at the camp fire. Beavers more than ably rose to the challenge of out singing the scouts on the opposite side of the campfire!

After the campfire, Beavers were joined by Captain Tadpole who read a bedtime story to them. The following day, Beavers were up early to take part in a Treasure Hunt which took them all over the camp site.

Later, Beavers went to rescue one of their friends who had been kidnapped by the pirates. Beavers , armed with water bottles , stole down to Pirate Cove, and gave the pirates a taste of their own medicine!!! Watch the video's below to see what fun was had!!!

Harry Potter Funday June 2009

Beavers took part in a Harry Potter Funday at Bowley Scout Camp in June.




Beavers enjoyed lots of different activities including making magic wands and chocolate frogs, a magic show, Barn Owl Bill and a fab Quidditch match!

Beavers are pictured meeting Dumbledore.

Healthy Eating and Health & Fitness Badges

Beavers have been working towards their Health & Fitness Badge and Healthy Eating Badge over a few weeks.

Beavers made kebabs with different types of fruit. I can honestly say, I was amazed at the speed in which the fruit was eaten and it was great to see children trying fruits that they had never had before and loving it!

They also made different types of sandwiches and healthy snacks.

One of the Beavers mums kindly came in to do a keep fit session with the children.

Visit to Accrington Fire Station

Beavers paid a visit to Accrington Fire Station.

We were given a talk on what to do in the event of a fire at our homes.

We were then shown around the fire station, sat in the engines and squirted bollards with the fire hose.

Visit to Greenbank Police Station

Beavers enjoyed a visit to Greenbank Police Station at Blackburn
as part of their Friendship Challenge Badge.

We were shown around the CCTV room , and were able to see live pictures of Clayton le Moors. It was amazing what could be picked up by the camera!


Beavers are pictured inside a cell - they thought they wouldn't mind spending a night inside!
We were also shown around the custody suite, where people have fingerprints and breath tests taken.

Hyndburn District Ten Pin Bowling Competition

All Saints Mercer Beavers took part in a ten pin bowling competition

arranged by Hyndburn District Beavers.

The best scoring bowler from each group went through to the

East Lancs Beavers Curling Competition.