Beaver Scouts

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.

The 5^th Mt. Gerald beavers and cubs recently took part in their very own sports day.  Working in both teams and individually, they took part in a variety of “events”, which helped towards gaining their sports and athletics activity badges.  They competed in relay races, sack races, bean bag toss and egg and spoon races.  Their favourite was being allowed to use “real eggs” for the egg and spoon race – needless to say there was a lot of mess to clean up!  The group meet on a Tuesday evening at Stenhousemuir Primary School.  They will be closing soon for the holidays, but will restart at the end of August. 

The 15^th Grangemouth Scout Group recently celebrated their 115^th  Birthday with a party for all their youth members – beavers, cubs and scouts.  We were delighted to be back in our re-opened and refurbished hall.  They even welcomed some special guests who were Scouts with the Group, some as far back as the 1950's!  They are now opening a new Section, Squirrel Scouts.  This section, called a drey, caters for 4 – 6-year-olds.  If you would be interested in your child joining any of the sections (ranges from 4 – 14 years), sign up at https://www.falkirkscouts.org.uk/Join,  or consider joining the fun as an adult volunteer!

The 51^st Dennyloanhead Scouts recently enjoyed another fantastic group sleepover. This time, youngsters from Beavers to Scouts braved the ‘deep’ and camped in the underwater tunnel of the Loch Lomond Sealife Centre.

They enjoyed many encounters with the sea creatures from the exploratory rock pools, pongy Otters, a stubborn and independent 3-legged Turtle, an enormous attention-seeking Grouper but especially the six-foot-long Stingray which was equally fascinated by the Scouts lying in the tunnel.

On Sunday morning they explored the shores of Loch Lomond and visited the Birds of Prey centre where they enjoyed the discovery trail and were wowed by the flying display.