Yes, that’s right, we are back to face to face scouting again and boy have we been busy! Check out some of the highlights below.
We’re back!
Category: Beavers
RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch
Posted on January 31st, 2021 by Sam Raby
This weekend we all took part in the RSPB’s Big Garden Bird watch.
Have a look at how our group got on!
14th Walthamstow – World Tour 2020
Posted on June 11th, 2020 by Sam Raby
We’ve set out 15 questions for you to find the answers to, the questions are attached to this email. If you are having trouble viewing them, you can view them here:
https://14thwalthamstow.org.uk/scoutsworldtour/WorldTourQuestions.pdf
You will need to use What3Words & Google Street View to find the answers.
Once you’ve found your answers you will need to submit them to us here:
http://14thwalthamstow.org.uk/scoutsworldtour
100 points will be awarded for each correct answer
50 points will be awarded for a half right answer
all points will go towards your Kahoot score.
Beavers cook up cupcakes in live Cook-A-Long
Posted on May 15th, 2020 by Sam Raby
We did our first live cook-a-long with the beavers. Check out how their cupcakes came out!
The 30 Day LEGO Challange
Posted on March 26th, 2020 by Sam Raby
Yes that’s right, 30 days of lego madness. See which challenges you can complete:
Day 3 Challange – “Your parents want to build a new home and they want you to build it” Fantastic entry and a lovely rooftop garden! Just what you need in this weather. 
Day 6 Challange – “You are stuck on mars and need to build a new ship to get home” This will definitely get us all home from mars! 
Day 5 Challange – “You enter a contest to build the world’s tallest tower. Will you win?” It looks like you might! that’s almost as tall as you! 70CM is the record to beat! 
Day 1 Challange – “You’ve been hired by an amusement park to build a new rollercoaster” Fantastic work here! Lego doesn’t lend itself to smooth corners very well but this is a great version! 
Day 4 Challange – “Hollywood hires you to build a movie set for the new Star Wars movie” Can’t wait to see this movie! the battle will be epic! 
Day 3 Challange – “Your parents want to build a new home and they want you to build it” A look into the kitchen! 
Let the building commence! 
Day 1 Challange – “You’ve been hired by an amusement park to build a new rollercoaster” Small but mighty! 
Day 2 Challange – “NASA needs you to build a new rocket” & Day 3 Challange – “Your parents want to build a new home and they want you to build it” A more than suitable spaceship! and a cosy home 😀 
Day 5 Challange – “You enter a contest to build the world’s tallest tower. Will you win?” Another great tower entry! I think this may be taller than the last one! 
Day 1 Challange – “You’ve been hired by an amusement park to build a new rollercoaster” Another great entry! 
Talk about Multi-tasking! A ninja tower, an amusement park water flume ride, spaceship, a star wars film set, a house with a hot tub. Did you get all that? 
Great example of the Knight Bus from Harry Potter! 
Looks like one of our cubs is planning to set sail in this great boat!
Virtual meetings to the rescue!
Posted on March 21st, 2020 by Sam Raby
It’s sad but its true! Scout meetings face to face have been suspended until further notice. But that isn’t going to stop us…. Oh No! We have taken to video conferencing to host our meetings and so far it has been successful.
We did a round the house scavenger hunt with our beavers.
We met with the cubs and did a Q&A session on the Emergency First Aid badge.
And we took to https://skribbl.io/ with the scouts.
Don’t forget there is loads you can do at home. Simply log into OSM and have a look at your badges. You can upload your evidence right there as well. Check out our how to video:
We have also put some workbooks online for you to have a look at:
https://14thwalthamstow.org.uk/workbook/Beaver_Workbook.pdf
https://14thwalthamstow.org.uk/workbook/Cub_Workbook.pdf
https://14thwalthamstow.org.uk/workbook/Scout_Workbook.pdf
And here are some other places you can find some great actives and things to do:
https://www.scouts.org.uk/the-great-indoors/
Scoutadelic Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSSCfdlOJnPxp_TYTuqhWiA
Scouting & COVID-19
Posted on March 17th, 2020 by Sam Raby
Dear Parents/Carers,
We have been asked by The Scout Association HQ to Suspend all scouting meetings as of Tuesday the 17th of March, until further notice. This comes after the government’s announcement today to reduce and avoid all un necessary travel and meetings.
Meeting Subs
In order to cover the annual membership fee, we often ask for £1.50 for every meeting that you are unable to attend. We would still look to collect this for the weeks whereby we are unable to meet. This would be collected upon return to normal activity.
What about Events?
The Scout Association has informed us that all large events have also been suspended.
Beavers – Beavers Sleepover
Cubs – Fundays 2020 has been canceled. Mud Run 2020 has been postponed.. CAT202 Camp in May we do not yet know about it.
Scouts – currently no upcoming events
ALL – Group camp Planned for September may also be in Jeopardy.
NB: We will confirm what happens with refunds as more information develops.
What happens next?
As we have always said, Scouting is more than just a meeting at the hall, Scouting is part of everyday life. Simply because we are unable to meet, doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the activities scouting has to offer.
Below are links to a set of workbooks for each section, these include badge information, activates and tasks that you can work on at home in your spare time.
https://14thwalthamstow.org.uk/workbook/Beaver_Workbook.pdf
https://14thwalthamstow.org.uk/workbook/Cub_Workbook.pdf
https://14thwalthamstow.org.uk/workbook/Scout_Workbook.pdf
Scouting Via Video Chat
We are considering using an online meeting tool, as other scout groups are also doing, to host shorter video-based meetings at the same time as our regular meetings.
We are looking into using https://zoom.us/ A free meeting tool that allows you to join without an account, from most devices (PC, Mac, iOS, Android)
These meetings would be no longer than around 30mins. We would suggest that you as a parent are present or in the vicinity of your child during these call’s
More than one leader would be present at each meeting as is the case with any regular meeting.
During these meetings, we would cover questions and queries around the attached activity workbooks and any other questions and badge related activities.
More information on this will be available if we decide to go forward with it
Government advice
The Government’s Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpage is frequently updated as things develop, so please check it regularly at www.gov.uk/coronavirus.
Going Forward
Please ensure that you all take the necessary precautions and take note of advice given by the government and the NHS. Please continue to ensure you are washing your hands regularly.
We as leaders have been regularly cleaning, disinfecting the hall and regularly touched surfaces to minimize the risk.
Should you have any questions or queries, please contact us via email or the dedicated WhatsApp groups.
We will continue to keep you updated as information develops.
Stay safe & Stay Healthy.
Yours in Scouting
The Leaders
14th Walthamstow Scout Group
Youlbury sad you missed this camp!
Posted on September 21st, 2019 by Sam Raby
This year we took our group to Youlbury Scout Activity Centre for our group camp. A fun-packed weekend with activities including, Areial trek, Crate stacking, Archery, Rifle Shooting, 3G Swing and more!
You could be part of this adventure too!
To Find out more about the 14th Walthamstow you can follow us on Facebook or visit our website
Facebook: https://facebook.com/14thwalthamstow
Website: https://www.14thwalthamstow.org.uk
Beavers + Park + Sun = See for yourself!
Posted on July 4th, 2019 by Sam Raby
With all this sun, we decided to get the beavers out of the hall. So we hit the local park!
Beavers Sleepover at the hall, Pizza, Movies, Bug Hotels and More!
Posted on July 4th, 2019 by Sam Raby
Check out how the group got on at the sleepover!
On Saturday We’ve made pizza’s, Toasted Marshmallows, had our campfire, ate hotdogs and watched a movie.
On Sunday we had a nice big breakfast, made our packed lunches and headed to Hollow Ponds for an afternoon picnic and some outdoor games. We headed back to the hall and made Bug Hotel’s out of our water bottle and Fruit Peel, before packing up to go home! Additional Photo Credits go to one of our Cubs who shot the majority of Sunday’s photos!
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