Beavers, Cubs and Scouts at the Madejski Stadium
Members of all Sections of 2nd Thatcham went to watch Reading play Ipswich at the Madejski Stadium last Saturday. They formed the Guard of Honour for the teams to walk through on to the pitch.
Photos courtesy of Reading FC and P Swynford.
Story Added: 12th November 2009S
Cubs visit Reading Wind Turbine
2nd Thatcham Cubs visited the wind turbine in Reading on Monday 14th September 2009. The Cubs were given a talk about global warming and how the wind turbine works. The turbine can provide power to 1000 homes, it is 85m tall, the blades are 35m long, and the tower is made of steele, these are just a few of the things the Cubs learnt.
The Cubs had a great evening and behaved superbly and were a credit to 2nd Thatcham Scout Group.
Report and photos from GSL Pete Frost
Story Added: 15th September 2009S
Beavers and Cubs trip to Wookey Hole
The Beavers and Cubs from 2nd Thatcham visited Wookey Hole last weekend. The journey to Wookey Hole was a bit of a nightmare, but the caves and other attractions were suberb. Our guide took us all into the cave together and was able to tell a spooky story about the witch of Wookey Hole. We were then shown several caverns, and told about the cave divers who were in the caves at the same time as us.
We all then walked out into the dinosaur park, and then onto the paper mill, where a few Cubs had a go at paper making. They all ran off some steam in the ball pit, before leaving for Thatcham.
All the Beavers and Cubs slept over in the Scout HQ on our return to Thatcham.
Report and photos by GSL Pete Frost
Story Added: 14th September 2009S
Another successful Beaver Family Camp
We had 50 people of all ages attend another successful Beaver Family Camp over the August bank holiday weekend. This was held at Youlbury Scout Activity Centre, Boars Hill, Oxford. Several activities were tried, these included crate stacking, adventure course, archery, 3G swing, zip wire, hiking and pedal go-carts. There were also several craft activities and football matches to fill in any spare time.
The weather wasn't too bad and didn't spoil any of the fun. Again the meals were superb. Everyone went home very tired.
Report and photos by GSL Pete Frost
Story Added: 1st September 2009S
Taceham Hundred District at WINGS 2009
These are pictures from Taceham Hundred at WINGS 09. We took 68 young people in the 10 to 14 age group, and 20 in the 14 to 18 age group. With adults the figures totalled 110 members, this made the largest group at WINGS, which isn't bad considering we are one of the smallest Districts in the County.
As can be seen from the pictures great fun was had by all.
Report and photos from GSL Pete Frost
Story Added: 19th August 2009S