Cubs Scouts

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."

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. 

From September 6th to 8th, 2024, 13 Cubs from 3rd Bo'ness attended the Howling Dawn Camp at Fordell Firs, joining 589 Cubs from across Scotland. The highlight for 3rd Bo'ness was the awarding of the Chief Scout Silver Award to six of our own Cubs during the Scouts' Own ceremony on Sunday presented by Daniel McNeil the camp Leader. This prestigious award, the highest a Cub can achieve, recognizes their dedication and achievements in Scouting.

The camp kicked off with a lively campfire on Friday, setting the tone for a weekend filled with excitement. Over the weekend, Cubs participated in seven different activities, making the event a memorable experience for all. 3rd Bo'ness Cubs celebrated their hard work and commitment and are eagerly looking forward to their next camp.

Chris, Cub Team Leader: "I am extremely proud of every single Cub who has worked hard over the last couple of years. Receiving this award is a culmination of all the hard work and dedication they have put into Scouting. Their achievements are truly commendable, and this recognition is well-deserved."

The 1st Falkirk Cubs enjoyed the best of the good (and the bad) weather this summer with a weekend at Barrwood. They spent some time on the reservoir learning to kayak, and played lots of games while on the water. To prepare for the thunderstorm that was due we built shelters out of natural materials with a little help from some ropes and tested them out when the rain started. They worked well! We did lots of badgework, played a lot of games and had a lot of fun and despite the weather not being the best it was still a brilliant weekend away!

We're always on the lookout for more adult volunteers to help on a regular or an infrequent basis. If volunteering with the scouts is something you would consider please get in touch with gsl@1stfalkirkscouts.co.uk

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.”