cu-cl-pos.gif  Welcome to the Home Page of the 1st Pinhoe Beavers Group

Who are we?

We are the youngest section of the 1st Pinhoe Scout Group.  Beaver Scouting in Pinhoe provides the first opportunity for young boys and girls (6 & 7 years old) to join the world of Scouting. When they reach the age of 8 the Beavers will be invited to move up to our Cub Scout section.

What do we do?

We meet together as a Colony (no, not a rabble!) on Tuesday evenings (6pm – 7.15pm) during term time and we sometimes get together at the weekends for extra activities. We usually meet at the Scout Hut in Langaton Lane although when better weather and lighter evenings allow we will meet at various outdoor venues.

There are three adult Scout Leaders running the Colony on a regular basis: Chris Bisby, Brian Stone and Tracy Tamlin. Several of the childrens' parents also help out from time to time on a rota.

Our aim is to provide a balanced programme of activities with the intention that there is something for everyone and with the emphasis being very much on fun. There will be lots of games to play (some old favourites and some new). There will be craft evenings when the Beavers can put their creative skills and imagination to the test, and there will be outdoor activities, particularly in the summer months. By regularly attending our weekly meetings, Beavers earn badges relating to particular activities or topics which we have been following.

After a few weeks with us and once your child has settled in, they will be invested. This is when he or she officially becomes a member of the Colony and more widely of the Scout Association. At a short ceremony, at the end of a meeting, they will make their Promise and will receive their scarf and first badges.

We have a Moto which summarizes what our section is all about:

Beavers, Beavers, Fun and Friends

Our Promise, which we say at each meeting, is:

I promise to do my best
To be kind and helpful
and to love God

Beaver Salute

To see pictures of what we have done recently click the beaver logo here ->

It is important for you and in particular your child to realize that a Beaver Scout is expected to do their best (it is part of his Promise). That said, we are all individuals with different interests and levels of ability and therefore a child will be judged not so much on how well they have done but on how hard they have tried.

What Does it Cost ?

Subscriptions (subs) are currently £30 per term. In addition, for all new members to the Group there is a “joining fee” of £5.00 payable no later than 4 weeks after joining. This is a one off payment and therefore will not be requested again when your child moves to other sections.

Who do I contact about Beavers?

All enquiries should be addressed the Beaver Leader (beavers@pinhoescouts.org) in the first instance.  If you are interested in becoming a Leader and joining “The Big Adventure” then please contact the Group Scout Leader (helpers@pinhoescouts.org) in the first instance.  More information for possible helpers can be found using the helper’s link on the bottom of this page.

 

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