Halloween Party, 28/10/11

Musical statues, Zombie game, scary Halloween masks and then party food

Upcoming Events October - December 2011

Friday 28th October – Halloween Party
We are having a Halloween Party on Friday 28th October with party games and snacks.
Beaver Scouts are encouraged to come in a Halloween costume. Uniform is not required.
Donations of food and drink from parents are welcome.

Friday 4th November – Bonfire Night & Christmas Shoebox Appeal Launch
We are having sparklers followed by hot dogs and drinks (vegetarian option is provided). 
All Beaver Scouts should bring their coat and gloves.

We are also launching our Christmas Shoebox Appeal at 5.50pm. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend this 15 minute talk by a guest speaker.

Saturday 12th November – County Remembrance Service, Cannon Hill Park
Location: Scout War Memorial in Cannon Hill Park, B5 7RL (rear of the Nature Centre)
Arrive at 10.30am for a prompt 10.45am start, finish time is approximately 11.30am.
What to bring: Please wear a coat, your blue Beaver jumper and neckerchief if you have one.

Parents are welcome to stay during the 45 minute service; car parking is available in the MAC Car Park or in the Nature Centre.

Sunday 11th December – District Beaver Christmas Party
All Beaver Scouts from Rea Valley District are invited to the Christmas Party. The afternoon will include fun Christmas games and activities, and food and drink will be provided.
This promises to be an enjoyable event, with the opportunity to meet and socialise with other Beaver Scouts from around the District.
Location: St Peters Church Hall, Old Church Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 0BB
Arrive by 2.00pm, collection is at 4.00pm
Cost: £3.00 (covers hall hire, Christmas gift, food and refreshments)

Term dates
Final meeting before Christmas - Friday 16th December 2011
Christmas break – no meetings - 23rd & 30th December 2011
First meeting of New Year - Friday 6th January 2012

Flying Saucers, 21/10/11

Practiced opening ceremony, played Chinese handball and created flying saucers then tested out their flying capabilities.

Badge requirements achieved:

Fitness - part in co-operative games (Chinese Handball)

Imagination - Draw or paint a picture imagining what life might be like in the future

Quote of the month, October 2011

'Look forward to putting something back.'

Enriching lives

Scouting is about making life better – our Members are healthier, happier and more confident.

Sandwiches, 14/10/11

Played: benchball and "dead" beavers and then made two different sandwiches to complete the healthy eating badge

Badge requirements achieved:

Fitness - Take part in a team game; take part in co-operative game (benchball)

Healthy Eating - Make two different sandwiches

Giant Models, 07/10/11

Invested a new Beaver Scout, played north, south, east, west then created giant models for the imagination badge - Hogwarts Castle, Robots and a Fighter Jet

Badge requirements achieved:

Imagination - Build a model using a variety of objects

Promise Challenge - Take part in an Investiture ceremony (Beaver Scout Promise)

Sponsored Walk (Woodgate Valley Country Park), 02/10/11

Badge requirements achieved:

Friendship Challenge – Raise funds for a good cause (caring for others), Join in activities with another Colony (meeting other people)

Fitness Challenge - Go for an accompanied walk (adventure)