Wednesday 23 July 2014

3rd Romsey Scouts - New Beaver Section






Prospective parents and Beavers gathered with the 3rd Romsey Scout Group leadership team in the Jubilee Hall, Timsbury for the official launch of the new Beaver section. They were welcomed as they arrived by Bertie the Beaver, the mascot for Romsey’s Beaver section.

Vanessa Slawson (County Development Officer for Hampshire) then set the scene with an introduction to Scouting, emphasising the fun and activities that Scouting offers young people would not be possible without the volunteers. Tony Moles (Assistant District Commissioner for Beavers, Romsey) then introduced Mat as the new Beaver Scout Leader, along with Kathryn who will be assisting as an Explorer Young Leader. There was also a slideshow of the Group’s activities over the past year to give a taster of activities the Beavers can look forward to in the future.

After the presentation Mat took the restless youngsters to the back of the hall for a taste of things to come... 'mini pioneers' using spaghetti and loom bands: the idea being to assemble a small structure using the bands to hold them together. Not as easy as it sounded – so time for the backup plan: some helicopters kits for each Beaver (and Scout helpers) to make which kept the prospective Beavers and their helpers busy whilst parents asked questions. 



 
The Beaver Colony will be opening in September with 12 Beavers and unsurprisingly, given the popularity of Scouting in Romsey and across Hampshire, the Beaver waiting list already has names on it.

Mat said “We're looking forward to starting in earnest next term; planning for the programme has already begun and will probably include: more mini pioneers (using something stronger than spaghetti), navigation, knots, plant pressing, fencing; and away from the hall we will be climbing, learning about astronomy, visiting Domino's Pizza... and lots of fun games!”. So watch out Romsey – 3rd Romsey Obuasi Beavers are on their way!

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