Beavers worked in teams where their problem-solving, team-working and leadership skills were put to the test. There was a variety of tasks which included Building a free-standing flag pole, design a flag to put on the top, using string, bamboo canes, sticky tap, elastic bands and paper.
The beavers created amazing pieces of art using mosaic squares to make a picture of a beaver. Then build a house from puzzle pieces. Each team got to answer 2 quiz sheets, to test their general knowledge.
There was great team work to decode questions to find the next task, that took them outside to find the longest blade of grass, believe me, I was surprised how long the grass was. The teams showed fantastic team spirit and encouraged each other to do their best.
2nd Upminster Gridirons Beavers came first and 3rd Upminster Wesley Beavers came second. Well done to all of the Beavers taking part.
Another Fantastic Team challenge, thanks to Sue Cruse and her team.
It was a windy day but fortunately there was no rain.
When the Leaders arrived to set up we had to change the route of the race track because bushes had grown on the route and it was getting a bit narrow.
Cubs from 11 Packs attended the event. The Cubs were racing in their age groups 8.9. and 10. The reason for this was this year the Cubs were individually scored. We took the two highest scores from each group to decide who would be the winning group. We believe that this made it fairer for the groups that did not have as many Cubs taking place.
Hot dogs, crisps, Kit Kats and chocolate bars were for sale. Once again, Cubs love a Hot Dog and they all sold out.
The Cubs all enjoyed the races and there were no serious crashes. We only used one plaster,
The Cubs were asked at the end if they had enjoyed the day and would they like to do it again next year, a large shout went out they want to do it again.
There were trophies for the 3 highest scores in each age group and a trophy for the winning group.
8 Years 1st Olly – 2nd Cranham 2nd Ashton – 1st Corbets Tey 3rd Francis – 2nd Elm Park
9 Years 1st Callum – 3rd Rainham 2nd James – 1st Upminster 3rd Ewan – 2nd Squirrel’s Heath
10 Years 1st George – 8th Hornchurch Jupiter 2nd Caleln – 2nd Squirrel’s Heath 3rd Aiden – 8th Hornchurch Dragon
Thank you to all the leaders that helped put on this event: Richard Thorn, John Dodd, David and Connie Dutch, Sandra Smith, Ian Meadows, Chris Plume, Ian Arnold, Mick Cross. Also thank you to all the Young Leaders that helped.
Members of the District gathered for the 85th District AGM, held at 1st Upminster. As well as hearing lots of good news about the charities annual report and financial health we also recognised some amazing adults and young leaders with awards for their dedication and commitment to helping change the lives of our young people.
YOUNG LEADERS OF THE YEAR David Brooks – 2nd Upminster Sam Ford – 1st Corbets Tey Aliyah Jamil – 8th Hornchurch Daniel Noble – 2nd Rainham Henry O’Leary – 1st Upminster Tom Rice – 1st Squirrels Heath George Wilkins – 7th Hornchurch
Overall YL of the Year – Daniel Noble
WOOD BADGES Samantha Robinson, 1st South Hornchurch Carol Karaca, 7th Hornchurch
LONG SERVICE AWARDS 30yrs – Charles Cox, 8th Hornchurch 40yrs – Len Newman, District Executive
COMMISSIONERS COMMENDATION Louisa Wilson, 1st Cranham Sarah Dodds, 7th Hornchurch Carol Karaca, 7th Hornchurch
RON SORRELL SHIELD Hannah Green, 2nd Upminster
JACKSON MEMORIAL TROPHY 3rd Rainham
The evening was finished off with a presentation from the GHISP project about their life changing work in The Gambia this summer. Highly inspiring stuff! A good evening celebrating success and looking forward to the next 12 months of providing #SkillsForLife
On a very sunny day for October, at Thriftwood scout camp. A 150 Beavers took part in our Badge day and worked on 3 badges:
Photography Badge: The beavers each made a scrap book with their photos they had taken, they had a lesson from a photographer and took lots of selfies using a camera.
Explore Badge: They went exploring the surrounding areas and worked together as a team to find a list of things.
Music stage 1: This badge has 4 elements. Skills, they repeated a tune or song on musical instruments and covered Knowledge and Interest as well. The beavers made a shaker and a drum to practice what they had learnt when they went home. The beavers performed a new song that they had learnt around the camp fire, to finish of the fun filled day. I’m sure we all went home signing the baby shark tune.
Hornchurch District Cubs Air Rifle Competition 2018
We had a very good turnout for the competition with over 70 Cubs attending. The Cubs attended in 2 age groups Under 9 ¼ and 0ver 9 ¼. The change to the competition this year was that there were no teams and all cubs shot individually. Trophy’s were awarded to the top three scores in each age group. The two highest scores from each group were added together to find the overall group winners. A film and various games with sweets as prizes were run to keep the Cubs not shooting from getting bored. Thanks to all the Leaders that stayed to help run this event. The scores were:
