Month: March 2017

Hike to Blaise Castle

The Beavers took advantage of the light nights this week by taking part in a hike to Blaise Castle. The evening was finished off with biscuits and a well deserved play on the playground.  

Live Radio Interview for 43rd Bristol Scouts

On 13 March our Chairman, Scout Leader and two of our Scouts were in the studios of Bristol Community Radio (93.2 fm) for a live broadcast! Charles, Steve, Natalie and Fin were on the Avon Scout Radio slot talking to DJ Andy Rooke about Scouting, what they enjoy and the things they have learnt whilst … Read more

Zoe’s Charity Hair Cut

Zoe Philips decides to mark the occasion of receiving her Silver Chief Scout Award this week by cutting her hair for charity … all 18 inches of it!! Zoe is donating her hair to the Bristol Children’s Hospital charity ‘Little Princess’ which gives natural hair wigs to children who have lost their own hair due … Read more

Beavers Fire Station Trip

Both Beaver colonies enjoyed separate visits to Southmead Fire Station this week to learn about fire safety and to enjoy a tour of the Fire Station. They learnt that firefighters rarely rescue cats from trees, they occasionally have to rescue horses from holes and the Southmead crew have over 1 mile of hose to help put … Read more

Beavers Try Archery

The Beavers had an exciting evening learning about archery and then took turns firing arrows at the targets, all supervised in a safe environment by the beaver leaders. No bulls eyes sadly but plenty of hits on target and loads of fun had by all…    

Beavers Go Tobogganing…

The 43rd Beaver Colonies hit the slopes at Mendip Activity Centre for a great afternoon of tobogganing. Even Horace ‘the sledge’ Beaver joined in and enjoyed the social event and chips! Many thanks to Hawk (Tim) for organising a great event.