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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