News & Activities
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Youlbury – March 2016
In March we visited Youlbury Scout Activity Centre twice, participating in crate stacking and riffle shooting. Unfortunately, it was raining on the first evening, making it even more of a
Bird Boxes
As part of the Our World Challenge Badge we made bird boxes, in order to ‘take part in an activity about the environment’. The Cubs were able to take the
Skills Challenge – February/May 2016
As part of their Skills Challenge Badge, the Cubs had to try two new sports or physical activities, so they tried out golf and frisbee! Golf at Witney Lakes ResortWe
Combe Mill – February 2016
The Cubs visited Combe Mill in February, and learnt all about the history of the Mill. After a tour, we were given the chance to make fire pokers. We each
Cubs 100
This year marks 100 years since the start of Cub Scouts. Back in 1916, it was known as Wolf Cubs, and was open to boys aged 8-11 years old. The
Marble Runs
Everyone bought in an assortment of tubes and pipes, and then the challenge was set; each six had to create the biggest marble run they could in the time they
Group Day
On Group day North Leigh Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and the Leaders all join up for a day of fun and adventure at Youlbury. The day gives the scouts of ages
Spooky Christmas
This year Kestrel cubs joined the legendary Bill Spectre for a spooky tour of Burford as their Christmas treat. We heard all about the ghostly goings on in Burford’s history,
Duck Race 2016
Quackers! Each year in June North Leigh Scout Group holds a magnificent duck race! A key fund raising event we invite the wider community to come and have lots of
Navigating and blankets
Our cubs have been working hard on their staged navigator badges this term – which has involved understanding how to read different types of maps, including the scale on OS
Million Hands
Kestrel Cubs is participating in the Million Hands project: https://www.scouts.org.uk/about-us/help-others/community/ After a lively discussion evening our cubs decided to focus on the water aspect of the project, after showing great