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Beavers – Safari Sleepover
What a great Safari Sleepover we had. Well done to all the beavers who came along, you were all amazing! We did a lot of fun safari activities, including wearing

Beavers – Games Night and Indoor S’mores
This week, we had a games night and the lodges earnt lots of lodge points. We started with a wild crab football competition, which was won by blue lodge –

North Leigh Remembrance Parade 2025
Well done to everyone who 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

Beavers – Make Remembrance Wreaths
This week the Woodland Bevers learnt about Remembrance. Thank you to Eagle for organising the session. We painted some poppies, then watched a short video about Remembrance. Then, with our

Beavers – Learn Some Yoga
This week the Woodland Bevers learnt some yoga. Thank you so much to Hannah for coming in to demonstrate the yoga and it was amazing the way it was all

Beavers – Fun in the Woodland
This week the beavers have been to the Woodland to build a giant Bug Hotel that we have named Beaverlodge. There is nothing we like better than being in a

Beavers – Lots of Knots
This week the beavers have been learning to tie knots, including shoe laces. The beavers worked really hard and were really successful – well done beavers! Of course, we also

Beavers – Digital Maker Badge – Week 1
This week the beavers have been working on requirement 2 of their Digital Maker Badge – create a graphic for a computer game, app, or website. This could be a

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 volunteers. These variety shows typically

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 Villa. Once we got to

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 interesting. It was hot but

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, we invested the last of

Beavers – 8 Mile Hike
Congratulations to all the beavers and the many family members that came on our 8 Mile Hike. You were all amazing and I hope that you had a great time

Beavers – Chil’s Farm
This week we went to Chil’s Farm and had a lovely time strolling around and seeing all the animals. We especially loved watching the dogs round up the sheep. Thank

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

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

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

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,