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Beavers – Visit Pizza Express
We enjoyed a trip to Pizza Hut to celebrate the end of our Autumn Term (well nearly) and the approach of Christmas! Everyone ate well and we know we had
Beavers – Festive Afternoon 2023
What a great time we had at the West Oxfordshire Beavers’ Festive Afternoon and there was so much to do! We had outdoor activities such as the Reindeer search, singing
Beavers – Digital Maker Visit to Witney
We spent a cold night in Witney on the digital scavenger hunt looking for all things operated by technology. All of the beavers found cash machines, electronically operated doors and
Beavers – Visit Witney Fire Station
The beavers have been learning about Fire Safety and had a great time visiting Witney Fire Station.Thank you so much to Station Manager Paul who talked to us about fire
North Leigh Remembrance Parade 2023
Today we took part in the North Leigh Remembrance Parade and Service. We were really proud of all of our young people. Marching down the road, reading during the service,
Kestrel Cubs go Coppicing!
Kestrel Cubs spent a glorious morning coppicing following an invite to join Rudyard Cubs. Both packs helped Toby from the Wychwood Forest Trust to cut back the hazel at Dean
Beavers – Remembrance
The beavers have been learning about Remembrance. We started by watching a short video about Remembrance and how the poppy became the symbol of Remembrance. We also learnt about the
Beavers – Safety, Cook and Health & Fitness
The beavers have been continuing their work on the their Safety, Cook and Health and Fitness badges. This week, we started by looking at food hygiene and kitchen safety, with the beavers
Beavers – Halloween
The Woodland Beavers have been celebrating a slightly early Halloween! We started by having a Mummy Wrap We had a prize for the best Mummy – well done White Lodge
Beavers – Digital Maker and Investiture
The Woodland Beavers have been working on their Digital Maker badge, each lodge using the Scratch 3 application to make animated scenes. Once finished, a member of each lodge demonstrated
Beavers – Safety, Cook and Health & Fitness
The beavers have been working on their Safety, Cook and Health and Fitness badges. This week, we found out what makes a balanced diet. Each lodge discussed one of the 5
Group Day 2023 – Hoorah!
Around 50 of our young people attended Group Day this year and had a fabulous time. In the morning they each had a go at two of the activities run
Beavers – Friendship Circle and Biscuits
It is great to be back for the Autumn Term and. as part of welcoming our new members, we made a friendship circle. Everyone made a hand and wrote on
West Oxfordshire District Camp – July 2023
West Oxfordshire District Camp (WOD Camp) happens every 4 years, the last one was in 2019, so this was a very special event. It’s a camp where everyone involved in
Beavers – WOD Camp 2023
What an amazing time we had at the West Oxfordshire District (WOD) Camp 2023! The weather was wet and windy, in fact very wet and incredibly windy at times! However,
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