Pack up your troubles!

Because this is the term of Remembrance Sunday, we are looking at what it was like to fight in the First and Second World Wars, and to be a child in wartime London. I am particularly keen that the Beavers should have an appreciation of the sacrifice made by those we remember. In previous years, the Beavers have been poorly represented at the Remembrance Sunday Parade in Swallowfield - this year, I hope to have a good turnout!

Picture © Simon Kemp


Part of our programme for this term is learning some songs from the war years. Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag is very popular with our Beavers, who have demonstrated their ability to march and sing loudly at the same time! We're also learning God Save the Queen, in preparation for the Remembrance Sunday Service - I hope that this year the church will ring with the voices of our Beavers, rather than the usual muttering along with the tune from the grown-ups who dimly remember the words :0) If your Beaver is struggling to remember the words, you can download them here.

Please remember to send your Beaver with a sleeping bag, pillow and torch for Monday's meeting - we'll be holding our meeting in our 'air raid shelter' so some home comforts will be very welcome!