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At the end of November, the cubs of the 3^rd Bo'ness, embarked on their Earth Tribe badge journey. They’ve looked into the impact of single-use plastics, especially focusing on their effects on our rivers and oceans.  As part of the badge, each cub has made a promise on how they will help the planet, written on old neckers that have been recycled to display their commitment to help the planet, and how they will reduce their single use plastics usage. These promises will be displayed as flags at the scout hall to remind everyone of their commitment.  This year, they will complete the Earth Tribe project with a beach clean-up.

We are also encouraging the entire group to reduce their single-use plastic use, and this will be presented in a group forum."

The 1st Falkirk Beaver Scouts became firefighters for the evening.  Their latest adventure took them, in November last year, to Falkirk Fire Station where they learned all about the fire station and its impressive fire appliances. Their endless curiosity was met with patient and informative answers from the amazing firefighters!  The Beavers also discovered the vital first aid skills that firefighters often use during call-outs. And the highlight? They got to try out the fire hose!  A huge thank you to the incredible firefighters for taking time out of their busy day to show them around and inspire these young adventurers.

The 93^rd Beaver Scout Colony had an evening at ‘Pets and Home’ in Falkirk before Christmas.  They learned about different animals from fish, rabbits and guinea pigs.  They were shown how to care for the them and learned about their habitats and feeding.  Beaver Scout section lead volunteer, Annemarie Waddell said, “The beavers loved being hands on with the animals and the staff were great at sharing their knowledge and involving everyone.  A big thank you to Pets at Home for accommodating us”.  I wonder if Santa brought them any pets this year?

Falkirk District Explorer Scouts from three different units – Antonine (Falkirk town centre),  Kinnaird (Stenhousemuir) and Altitude (Maddiston) came together on Sunday 15th December for a District Christmas Dinner. A full Christmas dinner with all the trimmings finished off with Christmas pudding and Yule log was enjoyed by all.  Following the meal, the  fun continued with a Christmas quiz.  After a busy year for the explorer units, the leaders  from the three units (in the photograph) sat down, with the explorers, to enjoy their well-deserved meal, joining in all the fun of the evening.

On Saturday the 14^th December, the 3^rd Bo’ness Beaver Scouts made their now annual trip to Bo’ness care home.  This year they were joined by the Cub Scouts. For the past few weeks, they have been practising at the beginning and end of their meetings as well as at home. Half of the group entertained the residents in their lounge upstairs while the other half performed downstairs. With a mix of Christmas songs and campfire songs they had residents and family members singing along.  Thank you to Bo'ness care home for having us and treating the kids to biscuits and drinks."