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1st Bishops Waltham Scout Group

The 1st Bishops Waltham Scout Group is part of the Meon Valley District in the county of Hampshire. We run groups for the Beaver, Cub and Scout sections of Scouting.

See the latest news on the left or About Us to find out more.

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We have two Beaver Colonies called Hawkeye and Malak. Beavers are between 6 and 8 years old.
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We have two Cub Packs called Diamond and Wolf. Cubs are between 8 and 10½ years old.
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We have one Scout Troop called Gunners. Scouts are between 10½ and 14 years old.

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Newsflash

Successful Bag Pack at Budgens

Well done to all the Cubs and Scouts who took part in the Budgens Bag Pack last December (2009) - you raised an amazing £259.12!

So thanks to all the Cubs and Scouts who participated, thanks to Budgens for letting the Scout Group be there, and especially thanks to all those people who let us pack their bags and donated to our collection.

 

Recent Beaver, Cub and Scout Activities

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As usual, Gunners’ Scouts have had a full and varied programme. As part of their Creative Challenge they designed and built trailers to carry an egg safely, for three laps of a circuit, behind a remote controlled car. The trailers were built from a selection of Lego and Meccano. There were varying levels of success: one egg made it safely round all three laps, but others were less fortunate being hurled out of their trailers, or finding themselves crushed beneath an upturned trailer; and a few eggs just found themselves trapped as their vehicles became stuck on part of the course. Whilst the eggs suffered, the Scouts naturally had a thoroughly entertaining time!

Gunners’ have also been practising their golfing skills, with a variety of activities including “glow in the dark” golf (how far can you hit a small glowing ball with a golf driver across a pitch black field?), and indoor crazy golf.

More seriously, the Scouts have also been learning about mountain rescue and survival. They did a selection of quizzes including “What 8 items would you take with you, if you were stranded in a forest, after a plane crash” and “knife safety; what to do and what not to do with a knife”. They also did a mountain rescue simulation, learning what to do if someone is injured (in this case with a broken back) whilst climbing. The Scouts took different roles in the exercise, leaning how to work together as a team in an emergency.

 

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Diamond Pack Cubs have been having an active time this month with a variety of different events. During the very wet weather the Cubs went on a night hike one Saturday evening. The paths were very muddy but they managed to pick their way along the tracks before the rains came pouring down again. Twenty-three soggy Cubs arrived back at the Scout Hut, but soon they were all dried out and filled up with biscuits and hot dogs. They spent the rest of the evening playing a variety of board games until late into the night. Everyone slept very well that night, even most of the leaders and parents!

The Cubs have also put together an evening of entertainment for their parents and families. They rehearsed some short sketches and presented them in front of a packed Scout Hut to lots of laughter. Some of the parents also got to take part in one sketch which involved some Jungle related challenges presented by a pair of young Ant and Dec look-a-likes, in “I’m a Cub (Parent), get me out of here”! Challenges included eating raw chillies and lemon, and apple bobbing followed by retrieving marshmallows from a bowl filled with flour. I’m sure the Cubs would like to join me in thanking their very game parents for “volunteering”!

Diamond Pack also finished their community badge by making shoeboxes for the Samaritan's Purse Appeal, and learning about the history of Bishops Waltham with a fascinating talk from Eric Burbeck.

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Malak and Hawkeye Beavers went on a night hike from the Hampshire Bowman to the Scout Hut. To counter this healthy trek, they then had an un-healthy food session making marshmallow and sweet kebabs, popcorn and biscuits! These were enjoyed by all of the Beavers.  

The Beavers were also very fortunate to have a visit from the Hampshire Air Ambulance Team, who explained what they did and why having a helicopter ambulance is so important.

The busy term continued with Malak Colony visiting the church to climb the tower, and of course, the term ended with the traditional Beavers’ Christmas party, full of games and with lots of delicious food!

 

Scout Group activities in November 2009

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Gunners Scouts have been enjoying a variety of different activities this term, including cooking, hiking, acting and setting fire to things!

As part of their Global Challenge Award, the Scouts had an evening of cooking international cuisine. Split into small groups, they made a variety of dishes including chicken soup (real, home made; not just opening the can), fried aubergine and mashed sweet potato. They also attended a JOTA weekend, talking to other Scouts across the world by radio.

The Scouts celebrated bonfire night by making ballistas from sticks and bungees, and then testing their aiming skills by shooting flaming torches from them to ignite a bonfire.

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Wolf Pack Cubs have been working towards their home safety badge. They had a visit from the Police, who discussed with them the ways in which they can stay safe.

Cubs junk car racingCubs in Diamond pack are earning their Community Challenge Badge. They also did a “Scrapheap Challenge”, working in their Sixes to design and built cars out of junk. The completed cars were then raced down a track to see whose was the fastest, and which one would travel the furthest. Blue Six were victorious in both speed and distance!

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The Beavers have been doing their Friendship Challenge Badge. Hawkeye Beavers organised an evening of fun and games at Lyons Copse and invited Malik Beavers to join them. Both Colonies enjoyed meeting and making new friends.

The Beavers have also been learning about Diwali. They made decorative tea light holders and created sand drawings, and finished off by tasting some Indian cuisine