1st Woldingham News

Over the past month the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have enjoyed a fantastic variety of learning experiences and activities. In mid-January, the Scout Hut was host to a whole variety of fascinating reptiles at our reptile experience event. Our members were given the opportunity to meet and carefully handle some stunning scaly creatures, including lizards, bearded dragons, pythons and corn snakes. They learned some amazing lizardy lessons from the professionals who had rescued these unwanted pets. Indeed, our young people listened carefully to the information about their habitats and diet and importantly learned that reptiles do not particularly make great pets and would thrive, instead of just survive, if allowed to remain in their natural habitats.

Towards the end of January, the Beavers and Cubs gathered at the British Wildlife Centre to complete their Animal Carer Badge work. They enjoyed attending four different keeper talks about foxes, red squirrels, wild cats and otters, and enjoyed a fun and fact-filled morning. We highly recommend a visit if you haven’t already been.

This past month the Beavers have been working towards their Teamwork Challenge Badge and the Scouts have not only completed the DIY building work on their Tomahawk target but have also completed menu planning and food safety sessions as part of attaining their Chef Badge.

Speaking of chefs, if you were ambling along the Crescent one Saturday morning in early February, then you may have wondered about the delectably delicious aroma, wafting out of the Scout Hut HQ … Our Group were enjoying a superb morning, not only learning all about the Chinese New Year and discovering what their Chinese zodiac sign was, but also cooking up a vibrant vegetable stir fry and noodles!