This evening was a celebration of healthy eating and Beaver creativity! As part of our work towards the Healthy Eating badge, the Beavers discussed what sort of things they like to eat in their sandwiches, and which fillings were healthy and unhealthy. They then each buttered their own bread, and chose a selection of fillings.
The sandwiches varied from simple (ham) to massive (ham, chicken, cheese, cucumber, tomato and lettuce!). Some were eaten on the spot, while others were saved to take home and displayed with pride.
Unfortunately I missed last week's session during which we were visited by some local cheesemakers. The feedback from the Beavers was that they really enjoyed the tasting! Surprisingly, the blue cheese received a thumbs-up from many Beavers. As it was Barkham Blue, the award-winning blue from the Two Hoots dairy, I was most envious of the Beavers for their free taster.
Next week we'll be making animal dens - so please remember to bring newspaper, cardboard boxes, twigs, straw and any other things that could be used to make dens or nests! Thanks.
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Click here to download the Beavers joining form as a PDF file. You need to fill this out for your child to join the waiting list. Please complete and post to Tiffany Kemp, 298, Hyde End Road, Spencers Wood, Reading RG7 1DN.
While you are at it, click here to download the Gift Aid Declaration form and send it in along with the joining form.
The Activities Schedule will be available soon.
Click here to download a PDF diagram of the Beavers jersey badge positions.
Welcome!
Beaver Scouts are aged 6 to 8 years old who are taking their first steps in the Family of Scouting. 1st Swallowfield Beaver Scout Colony has been in existence for many years and is a part of a larger group including Cub Scouts and Scouts.
1st Swallowfield is a mixed group of 24 boys and girls who take part in a wide range of activities both indoor and outdoor. We meet every Monday during the school term in Swallowfield Village Hall from 5.30pm to 6.45pm.
A typical Meeting will start with an opening game which continues until everyone has arrived. We then have an opening ceremony followed by a craft. In the recent past we had made fans for Mother's Day, a cress dragon, a glow in the dark light switch, held a beetle drive and tried our hands at junk building with food. We also arrange for visits from representatives of local groups/organisations e.g. Guide Dogs for the Blind, Police, Judo Club.We finish with another game, time permitting, and a closing ceremony.
Every six weeks we have an excursion instead of our normal meeting. In the past we have visited Safety Street, Wokingham Craft Centre (to decorate a clay model), Whitley Fire Station, a local farm for lambing, Swallowfield Church and Park, a Synagogue, Yippie's Yard and lots of other places to numerous to mention.
Our motto is "Fun and Friends" and that is what we aim to provide each week: an opportunity for different experiences in the comfort and security of a group environment.
Tiffany Kemp is the Beavers Leader, ably assisted by Tom Watts and two junior volunteers from the local community. In addition we have a parents' rota to ensure we are not short of help on the night. We do have a long waiting list so if you are interested please contact us before your child is 6 years old.
1st Swallowfield is a mixed group of 24 boys and girls who take part in a wide range of activities both indoor and outdoor. We meet every Monday during the school term in Swallowfield Village Hall from 5.30pm to 6.45pm.
A typical Meeting will start with an opening game which continues until everyone has arrived. We then have an opening ceremony followed by a craft. In the recent past we had made fans for Mother's Day, a cress dragon, a glow in the dark light switch, held a beetle drive and tried our hands at junk building with food. We also arrange for visits from representatives of local groups/organisations e.g. Guide Dogs for the Blind, Police, Judo Club.We finish with another game, time permitting, and a closing ceremony.
Every six weeks we have an excursion instead of our normal meeting. In the past we have visited Safety Street, Wokingham Craft Centre (to decorate a clay model), Whitley Fire Station, a local farm for lambing, Swallowfield Church and Park, a Synagogue, Yippie's Yard and lots of other places to numerous to mention.
Our motto is "Fun and Friends" and that is what we aim to provide each week: an opportunity for different experiences in the comfort and security of a group environment.
Tiffany Kemp is the Beavers Leader, ably assisted by Tom Watts and two junior volunteers from the local community. In addition we have a parents' rota to ensure we are not short of help on the night. We do have a long waiting list so if you are interested please contact us before your child is 6 years old.
1 comment:
I'm convinced that the way to any scout's heart is through their stomach. Sound like another successful night.
Of course reaching the sublime scout moment is really to combine food and fire ;-)
I've linked this blog on to the [proposed] 1st Swallowfield Scout Family site. http://www.1stswallowfieldscouts.org.uk . Beware this 1st Swallowfield family site is still very much an an embryonic stage and I'm just padding it out with content and the moment to get a feel for how it might operate.
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