Second Cub Pack opened
2nd Thatcham's new Cub Pack has taken the name of Bostock Pack, after one of the founders of the Scout Group. All the Cubs were invested on Friday night by their Leader, Chris Wigmore. Also invested were the new Leaders for the Pack. Welcome to 2nd Thatcham Scout Group.
Report and photos by BSL Pete Frost
Story Added: 14th November 2011
Royal British Legion visit Beaver Colonies
Two members of the British Legion visited Great Oak and Forest Beaver Colonies and explained what Remembrance Day is all about. The Beavers made poppies and received a small gift from the British Legion to take home with them.
It is very important the the Beavers understand the meaning of Remembrance Day, and how important it is to remember those who have lost their lives fighting for their Country.
Report and photos by Great Oak Beaver Leader, Pete Frost
Story Added: 11th November 2011
Beavers visit RAF Museum at Hendon
48 Beavers and 14 Leaders and helpers from Great Oak and Forest Colonies went to the RAF Museam in Hendon on Saturday and completed their Air Activities Badge.
The resources to complete the Air Activity Badges for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts can be downloaded from the museums website.
The Museum provided a uniformed member of staff to present the badges. As you can see from the picture, this was done under the Lancaster Bomber. The Beavers had a great day touring the static exhibits and having a go at the hands on exhibits. A great day was had by all.
Report and photos by Great Oak Beaver Colony Leader, Pete Frost.
Story Added: 7th November 2011
Special District event for Bronze Award winning Beavers
A special Taceham Hundred District afternoon was held in October for all the Beavers and Cubs who had gained the Chief Scouts Bronze Award over the past year. These are the award winners fron 2nd Thatcham, who had enjoyed an afternoon on the climbing wall, followed by tea, at the Waterside Centre, in Newbury.
Photo from Beaver Leader Pete Frost
Story Added: 3rd November 2011
Group scrub bashing weekend at Snelsmore Common
These are pictures from 2nd Thatcham's weekend at Snelsmore Common scrub bashing. Those who attended have received the Group Environment Award. We had to clear a large area of the common of silver birch, willow, and brambles, to allow heather and grasses to grow in a mre. During the weekend we had over 200 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, and their families turn up to help, breaking all volunteer records at Snelsmore Common Country Park. Saturday evening finished with hotdogs cooked on the bonfire. A great weekend of hard work and fun.
Report and photos by Beaver Leader Pete Frost
Story Added: 3rd November 2011