Grant from Accrington & District Charity Stewards (Masons)

Mr Chris Riding from Accrington and District Charity Stewards (Masons) came along to Beavers on Tuesday 7th June to present a cheque for £250 for us to buy some new play equipment.

Visit from Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue

Beavers enjoyed a visit from Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team recently.

Beavers met "Doc" the Mountain Rescue Dog, who made short work of finding a "missing" Beaver hidden behind the Scout Hut.

Beavers tried to sniff out a scent using their noses, but decided that it was best left to "Doc".

Turquoise Beaver very bravely volunteered to act as a casualty who needed rescuing and was strapped in a special stretcher and imbolised, while Beavers made sure she safely fastened in.

Red Beaver also volunteered to be a stretcher case, but wouldn't let me publish the photo!!!!

On the count of 3, Beavers (along with a couple of adults),carefully lifted Purple Beaver up in the stretcher , ready to transport down the mountain!

Beavers also learned a little first aid, which hopefully they will remember if ever they are in situation which needs their help.

Wild West Sleepover at Waddow Hall in May 2011

Beavers enjoyed a Wild West Theme
Sleepover at Waddow Hall, Nr Clitheroe.


Pictured left is Stinky Pete the Prospector
who proved to be a great hit with the Beavers,
especially when he offered them some sweaty sock
soup at the campfire!




Over the course of 24 hours, Beavers took part in lots of Wild West craft activities,
games and wild west events as well joining in the campfire singsong

Having just raided the tuck shop, these three
Beavers were off to the play ground.

Beavers taking part in the sleepover earned the Nights Away Stage 1 Badge and received a special Wild West Beaver Sleepover Certificate.

Campfire & Fun Night at Bowley Scout Camp

Kiddy Karts in the Sports Barn

The Beavers thought it was great fun flying down the hill on the grass sledges, but it was hard work pulling them back up again!

Toasting marshmallows on an open fire - yum! 

Visit from Coopers Critters

 Beavers enjoyed an animal encounter with Coopers Critters recently.  

Holding a Giant Snail

The snake was very big, but the Beavers weren't bothered and sat there while it slithered across their legs.



The children were able to hold Giant Snails, a Tarantula, a Boa Constrictor, a really cute baby hedgehog and a skunk called Blossom!



Holding a Tarantula

 

Turquoise Beaver & Purple Beaver with the cutest critter of the night -  a baby hedgehog ahh!




  



Blossom the Skunk



Visit to the Mayor at Accrington Town Hall

Beavers visited the Mayor at Accrington Town Hall and were able to try on the ceremonial robes and hat.

Three Beavers were presented with their Chief Scouts Bronze Awards by the Mayor. The Chief Scout Bronze award is the highest award which Beavers can achieve and is earned by completing all 6 Challenge badges during their time in Beavers.

    

Promise Challenge and Faith Badge

Beavers visited All Saints Chuch, Clayton le Moors last week to complete their Promise Challenge and Faith Badges. Rev John kindly did a quiz with Beavers to test their knowledge about the church.  

We have been incorporating a little into each meeting over the Spring Term including a log chew, taking part in an investiture cermeony, writing a prayer, singing a hymn and joining church parade.  

Visit from the Police

Beavers were visited in force by the police recently. The local constabulary must of been tipped off about the little monkeys as four officers turned up to talk to Beavers about road safety as part of the Beaver Scout Safety Badge.

Beavers took part in scenarios about what they would do if approached by strangers and were also able to look around a police car and CCTV van which were also brought along.

Emergency Aid Stage 1

Beavers recently earned their Emergency Aid Stage 1 Badge.

Beavers had to understand and recognise the dangers inside and outside the home. They also learned what to do at the scene of an accident and how to deal with minor cuts, scratches and grazes. Of course, they took great delight in bandaging each up with imaginary broken arms and legs!

Finally Beavers learnt how to open an airway, which they are seen practising in the photos on a Little Ann resusitation dummy.