Fun adventures for Bolnore Scouts, Cubs and Beavers

The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts in Bolnore have had a busy spring term. The Beavers enjoyed a walk to Beech Hurst to play in the park, made bird feeders and planted some spring bulbs. The Cubs had a Lego evening, learned how to use knots to make mini rafts, built clay models and made their own cardboard cars to go to the drive-through movies! The Scouts have had an active term, with a chip shop hike, rock climbing, the Monopoly run around London, as well as a robotics evening with their own Robot Wars challenge!

We’ve also had some fantastic events. A group of Cubs and Scouts (plus one Beaver!) entered the annual Haywards Heath Lion Club’s Swimarathon on Good Friday, swimming a staggering 185 lengths between the ten of them! Well done everyone.

We were delighted to be able to attend the Pillows and Pilots camp at the London RAF museum last weekend, where we slept under the wings of a Supermarine Stranraer and a Lockheed Hudson IIA. A great time was had by all. The summer term is set to be even more action packed, with rifle shooting, rock climbing, a trip to the Butterfly Gardens and plenty of outdoor summer fun planned! A special mention needs to go to Sam Larby (Beaver Leader) and Pippa Barker-Danby (Cub Leader) for both obtaining their Wood Badges!

All groups meet on Tuesdays:
Beavers (age 6-8) 4.45pm-5.55pm
Cubs (age 8-10.5) 6pm-7.25pm
Scouts (10.5 – 14) 7.30pm-9pm

If you’re interested in finding out more about our group or joining our waiting list, please find us at: www.bolnorescouts.org.uk

1st Cuckfield Scouts centenary

The Scout group is incredibly excited to be celebrating its 100th birthday! Originally consisting of 18 Boy Scouts, the group was first registered by Scout Master Lawrence Wilfred Siggs in Haywards Heath on 30th September 1921. As one of the oldest groups in the country, 1st Cuckfield Scouts continues to go from strength to strength.

The current troop, led by volunteers from the local community, comprises of over 75 young people, within three sections - Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Today’s Scout leaders support the young people in their development and growth of character and with a sense of purpose, echoing the original aims and values of the Boy Scouts Association.

Young people learn how to be can-doers and give-it-agoers, having lots of fun playing games, working in a team and taking on new challenges, with friends and new acquaintances. To commemorate this significant milestone, the group put on a successful event at Haywards Heath Rugby Club on 1st October. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, their families, as well as wider community members - not forgetting Cuckfield’s very own mayor - came together for a fun-filled afternoon of food (very generously provided by Oxford Knight), drink, games and activities. Funds were raised, which will prove invaluable in securing the continued operation of the group.

Another, slightly less glamorous but no less important, community event took place in the early evening on 13th and 14th September. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts were all busy picking up litter around Cuckfield to help keep our community clean and tidy and to raise awareness about the environment we live in. Mind you, participants all had an added incentive on this occasion, as they were rewarded with fish and chips, which was generously subsidised by Cuckfish. Further information can be found on www.1stcuckfield.org.uk. Donations to ensure that the group continues to flourish are always welcome!