Welcome to Beavers

Six new Beavers were invested into Hessle Beavers.  During the evening we had been working towards our Disability Awareness Activity Badge, and had learnt our promise in sign language.  Whilst the new Beavers said their promise, the rest of the colony signed it.  Lots of badges were awarded to everyone, along with a Chief Scout’s…

Challenges Galore!

As part of their Teamwork Challenge Award the oldest and youngest Cubs were set some team challenges.  Firstly they took part in the bleep test, encouraging their team and each other to keep running.  Next they played minesweeper, with the older Cubs using their team leading skills to direct the younger ones through the minefield….

Hearing Dogs Visit

This week we had some special visitors from Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. Dave, Gilder & Bobby came down to talk to us about how dogs can help deaf people in going about their everyday life. Bobby is a working cocker spaniel who is full of energy! He knows how to respond to cooker timers,…