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Beavers – Elephant Toothpaste
This week we went to North Leigh Common and had a lot of fun of making Elephant Toothpaste, Water Rockets and Balloon Rockets. Thank you to Ant for organising the
Windmill Cub Pack – Cycle Ride
The first Monday in June was a lovely evening and Windmill Cub Pack went over to Kilkenny Lane Country Park, Carterton. The cubs managed to get their bikes and safety helmets
Beavers – Silly Sports
Thank you to Ant for organising an evening of Silly Sports! Firstly, we played a game of balloon tag in the hall, because it is very difficult to play this
Windmill Cub Pack – Farm Visit
Karl, one of the Kestrel Pack leaders, very kindly invited Windmill Cub Pack, together with parents if they wished, to visit the farm he works on during May, when there
Beavers – Air Activities
This week we worked on our Air Activities badge and Pilot Paul came in to help us. The first thing we did was learn a few facts about some different
Windmill Cub Pack – Cyclist badge
On 12 May 2025, Windmill Cub Pack brought their bikes and safety helmets to cubs to learn all about their bikes and how to fit and wear their helmets correctly.
2025 County Awards Day – Silver Awards
We were very proud when our cubs that had achieved their Chief Scout Silver Award, the highest award that you can get as a cub scout, went to Youlbury for
2025 County Awards Day – Bronze and Acorn Awards
Congratulations to all the current and ex-Woodland Beavers who received their certificates and woggles at the 2025 County Award Day! Well done, we are really proud of you all!
Beavers – Gardening Badge
This week, Woodland Beavers worked on their Gardening Badge. We planted cress seeds in a tray and will be adding mustard seeds soon. We also planted dwarf beans, runner beans,
Windmill Cub Pack – Geocaching
This week we met on a Tuesday due to the bank holiday, so it was a smaller pack than normal, but it didn’t stop us having a lovely evening. We
Beavers – Den Building and Bug Houses
This week, we went to Sophie’s Woodland to build Dens and to make our Lodge Bug Houses. First we made our Lodge Bug Houses by filling some old plastic bottles
Windmill Cub Pack – Gardener Badge
This week is National Gardening week, so what better week is it to do our Gardener Activity Badge? We started off in the woods looking for the mini beasts that are important for
Windmill Cub Pack – Visit the Woods
This week Windmill Cub Pack visited the woods. When we got there, we found some unexpected guests! There were two deers wandering around, who took a good look at us
Beavers – Madhatter’s Fun Day
Seventeen members of our Colony, twelve beavers and five leaders, enjoyed a lovely day in the sun at the West Oxon District Beavers’ Madhatter’s Fun Day at Dry Sandford today.
Beavers – Easter Baskets and Egg Hunt
This week, we made Easter Baskets and had an Easter Egg hunt. A big thank you to Eagle for organising the making of our Easter Baskets and for organising the
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