Group Newsletter – December 2024

A look back on the last few months and 2024

As 2024 concludes, Winshill Scouts reflect on achievements and future plans. Highlights include a new Beaver Colony, raised funds for a community hub, and various accomplishments from young members. Upcoming events, recruitment for volunteers, and important dates are shared, emphasizing community engagement and the impact of adult volunteers on youth development.

New for 2025 – Beaver Colony open event

Try new things. Make new friends. Joining Beavers is just the beginning of your big adventure.

Following recent growth across our Beaver section in Winshill, we are opening a second Beaver Colony for 6 – 8-year-olds. Want to get involved and find out more?

Group Newsletter – January 2024

Welcome back to another edition of our newsletter as we embark on the third week of Scouting in 2024! As we eagerly anticipate the adventures and growth that the new year holds, we have some exciting updates and opportunities to…

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Group Camp September 2022

We're Going on an Adventure

With the COVID-19 pandemic now at ease, we have been able to host our first Group Camp since 2019. The weekend was held at The Oaks in Charnwood where our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts could gain new skills while participating…

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St George’s Day

Today is St George’s Day. We all know St George as the patron saint of England, but Robert Baden-Powell also chose him to be the patron saint of Scouting. On this day, we remember St George and his dedication to…

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Founders Day

Every year on February 22, we take some time to commemorate the history of Scouts and thank the volunteers who make it possible. This year our first #thanktwo goes to all the amazing young people who enjoy Scouting in our…

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Animal Carer

Following our Animal Carer night we have some additional homework for you to complete over the next 4 weeks. If you don’t have a pet Create a diary or journal of animals/ wildlife in your local area. You should visit…

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Star Constellations

This week we researched and looked at creating star constellations. The young people used spaghetti and marshmallows to model these, here is some of the amazing models that were created!

Magical Mayhem

Bringing the magic to your home

This week Magical Mayhem will be joining us! Click below to download the activity sheet you will need for the night. This will need to be printed and cut out before the meeting