Woodland Beaver Colony
Within the North Leigh Scout Group, Beavers is the first stage of scouting and we aim to make it fun!
We usually meet on Wednesday evenings at North Leigh primary school from 6pm until 7.15pm; however, we also try to meet outside in other places when the weather is nice. Our group is open to both boys and girls aged between 6 and 8 years.
Lots of activities designed to get everyone involved
Our programme is innovative and diverse. One week we may be focusing on arts and crafts the next we may be having a visit from a local police officer, going on a hike or even cooking marshmallows on a campfire. Our ambition is to get young people involved in as many different activities as we can. We have an annual trip to an activity centre like Youlbury, where the Beavers will be able to have a go at activities like abseiling, climbing and archery.
Badges!
Our programme allows us to work towards a range of badges, from cooking to sport, space to digital citizen there are lots of different badges that we complete as a group or individually. We try to ensure that everyone will leave beavers with their Bronze Award. They earn their Bronze Award by completing all 6 challenge badges and at least 4 activity badges.
But most of all when planning our activities we aim to have fun.
Interested in joining beavers?
If your child is interested in joining Beavers, you can put your name down for a place any time after their 3rd Birthday, please get in touch with our waiting list member:
Our Team
Jeremy Taylor (Badger), Team Leader, Beavers
Anthony Curran (Ant), Team Member, Beavers
Sarah Taylor (Eagle), Team Member, Beavers
Nicky Luke (Squirrel), Team Member, Beavers
Paul Kearns (Owl), Team Member, Beavers
Jo Willett (Hedgehog), Team Member, Beavers
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Our News & Activities

Oxfordshire Gang Show – 14-21 February 2026
UK Scout Gang Shows are amateur theatrical performances featuring members of the Scout and Guide movements, primarily youth members, often with the support of adult

Beavers – Jokes and Talent Session
Thanks to Eagle and Hedgehog for organising a lovely evening of telling jokes and displaying talent in the beautiful setting of the North Leigh Roman

Beavers – Visit Crocodiles Of The World
Thanks to Ant for organising our trip to Crocodiles of the World and to Colin who showed us round, had great patience and was very

Beavers – Knots and Nature Art
This week, we went to Sophie’s Woodland to learn to tie some knots and to do some nature art. Firstly, before heading to the woods,