Beaver Scouts

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?

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."

This weekend, the 1st Falkirk Beavers kicked off the holiday season in style with a magical Christmas Sleepover at their scout hall. The event was a wonderful mix of festive fun, community spirit, and a touch of adventure for the young participants.  The evening began with the Beavers settling in for a cosy movie night, complete with tasty snacks to enjoy. As the hall twinkled with Christmas cheer, the young adventurers snuggled into their sleeping bags, ready for their overnight stay.  For some of the Beavers, this was their very first night away from home—a significant milestone that brought both excitement and a few nerves. But their bravery shone through, and the experience was made even more special by the encouragement and camaraderie shared among the group.  A huge congratulations to all the Beavers for their fantastic spirit and resilience. The leaders were especially proud of how the children embraced the challenge, making it a memorable experience for everyone involved.

On Sunday, 24^th November, Falkirk District Scouts attended an exclusive performance by Larbert Musical Theatre of their Pantomime Sleeping Beauty, at the Dobbie Hall in Larbert. 315 people attended from the 1st Falkirk, 2nd Torwood, 3rd Bo’ness, 5th Mount Gerald, 9th Dunipace, 27th Bonnybridge, 41st Falkirk, 51st Dennyloanhead and 62nd Larbert Scout Groups.

The cast had the audience singing along to a vast array of songs and the audience were engaged throughout. A fantastic performance to get you dancing and singing from start to finish. Well done Larbert Musical Theatre and a big thank you from all in attendance.