The Kwahadi Dancers are a magical combination of Scouting, Indian Lore, and showbiz. The group from Amarillo, Texas are touring the UK and Europe and they will be performing in Hessle Town Hall on Sunday 10 August 2014 at 7.00pm – 9.30pm. Everyone is welcome to join us. Family tickets £12 (2 adults + 2 children),…
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Bug Hotel!
On 24/05/2014 we started to build a Bug Hotel! The Beavers brought along lots of materials from home, and also collected natural objects from around the scout den. With a little assistance several creatures have already moved in! This activity is part of our Environment Partnership Award.
Green Cross Code
Beavers have started working on their next badges for the summer term, Outdoor Challenge, Safety Activity and Adventure Activity Badges. Tonight we learnt about the Green Cross Code, and then went out and about to learn how to cross the roads in Hessle safely using a zebra crossing and a pelican crossing. Our two young leaders…
Beaver Leaders Invested
On 30 April 2014 Malak and Tic Tac were invested as Beaver Leaders. They received a very loud B R A V O from all the Beavers.
Health and Fitness
As part of the Health and Fitness Activity Badge, the Beavers have to learn about personal hygiene. This week we welcomed three visitors to our meeting. Chris, a Dentist and Rachael, a Dental Nurse, who spoke out keeping our teeth clean, and Emma a Nurse helped us learn about hand washing.
Egg Drop Challenge
On Wednesday 26 February the Beavers were set a challenge. They had to undertake various activities to earn points to buy items to make a parachute for an egg. We then dropped the egg from height to see if it survived. As you can see by their faces, there was much excitement and anticipation!
Beaver Show and Tell
During this term, as part of their Health and Fitness Badge, Beavers are telling us about the different sports and activities they take part in. We have had talks on swimming, judo, tennis, football, dancing, athletics and kayaking so far.
Beavers Invested
Thanks to Audrey Harris for investing our seven new Beavers, as well as presenting Connor Daniel with his Bronze Chief Scout Award. They are all wearing their new badges and neckers with pride.
Beaver Christmas Party
Wednesday 18 December was our last colony night before Christmas. We had a party with lots of fun games and food! We also received our Promise Challenge Badge and Faith Activity Badge.
Beaver Faith Badge
On Wednesday 4 December we visited All Saints Church as part of our Faith Activity badge. We wrote and read out prayers, did a treasure hunt around church, and practiced carrying our flag.
Christingle Service
On Sunday 1 December we went to All Saints Church for the Children’s Society Christingle Service. We each received a Christingle to take home.
BEAVERS INVESTITURE
Our first 15 Beavers made their promise to Audrey Harris, County Training Adviser, and long serving member of Hessle Scout Group on Wednesday 27 November 2013.
Welcome to Hessle Beavers
Welcome to the newly formed Hessle Beaver Colony. Our first meeting and ‘log chew’ will be held on Wednesday 6 October at 5.45pm, where we look forward to welcoming our new members. If you would like further information, or to be added to our waiting list, please contact us at: beavers@hesslescoutgroup.co.uk