Beaver Scouts

On Saturday the 31^st August, the 93^rd Braes Beaver scouts took the train through to Edinburgh.  They visited the ‘Museum on the Mound’ and learned lots of interesting facts about money and even saw what one million pounds looks like and got to hold some artefacts. All agreed that the museum was  well worth a visit covering a big part of the ‘Money’ activity badge.  Afterwards, they got chips and burgers for lunch and sat in Princess Street gardens enjoying the sunshine while eating lunch before getting the train back home.  All agreed that it was a really great day.  

Although all sections of the 9^th Dunipace Scout Group have now resumed their weekly meetings, before the restart, on Friday the 23^rd of August, the beaver scout colony had a brilliant sleepover at the Loch Lomond Sea Life Centre. The Beavers had a private tour of the centre, learned all about the animals and the conservation work taking place there. After supper they watched a film in the cinema and then it was time for bed. The Beavers slept in the tunnel with the sharks, rays and fishes swimming above them.  It was a fintastic experience!

A brilliant time was had by all when the 27^th Bonnybridge spent two days paddling on the Barrwood reservoir.  A group of beavers, cubs, scouts and North Star explorers pulled on buoyancy aids and helmets and used two Saturdays to learn how to paddle and manoeuvre kayaks, paddle boards and canoes.  For many of the young people it was their first venture on to the water.  Group lead volunteer, Helen Smith said: “We wanted to give the young people the opportunity to try something new during the school holidays. It worked out really well because it was sunny on both days. Plus, the scouts and explorers were able to increase their skills and helped the younger children by paddling the Canadian canoe with them on board.”

Just before the Denny and Dunipace Community Gala Day on the 25^th May this year, the 9th Dunipace Beaver Scouts and their Beaver Families could be found busily picking up the litter at the Herbertshire Park, otherwise known as the Gala Park.  They managed to collect lots of black bags full of rubbish.  They later discussed the importance of not dropping any litter and about recycling and waste disposal.  The colony lead volunteer, Lou Grover said,  “Thanks to the beavers and their families who did a marvellous job, the park looked great on the day of the gala”. 

A Scouting family from Troop 175, in Florida, who host the 93^rd Braes Scout Group during their American trips, recently enjoyed a day in the Barrwood accompanied by members of the 93^rd.  The Drake family were touring around Europe, ending in Scotland but they just had to visit the local campsite after hearing so much about it.  

They made their own pizza for lunch and even had a go at crate climbing which is not done in Florida.  Isabella is pictured with Jake Wadell from the 93^rd, after spending the day on the water.   Scouting is indeed a large and international family.