Navigation and Investitures May 26, 2021 (updated May 31, 2021) | By 167th Scout Group | 0 Comments Our last of 3 sessions at Woodhouse Park in mixed weather – lots of lovely sunshine and views, but it did rain our our parade (investiture) at the end! The cubs learnt about contours using the models that the sixers had created. And the sixers led discussions on a the last few parts of the Fire Safety badge. Map Bingo for a massive bar of chocolate was probably my highlight – even though I didn’t win!
Contour Models May 26, 2021 (updated May 26, 2021) | By 167th Scout Group | 0 Comments Recently, one I asked our sixers to make a teaching aid to help explain contours to their six. One of our sixers made a little instructional video to show the other sixers how he did it! Creating a Contour Line Sculpture
Cubs enjoy learning about maps May 11, 2021 (updated May 11, 2021) | By 167th Scout Group | One Comment We had a lovely session out at Woodhouse Park last night – and we didn’t get too wet! Over these 3 weeks we will complete the first 3 levels of the Navigator Badge Cubs Navigator Badge The cubs started by running around the field to North, South, East and West then to NW, SW, SE and NE! Solidifying their knowledge of 8 points of the compass. We had a go at pinpointing ourselves on the Woodhouse Park map and working out how to identify features using the Legend. Imagination and creativity engaged gears as the cubs created their own map of an island – sometimes trying to use the official Ordinance Survey symbols to represent items. Here’s the activity on OSM. Here are some of the results: We finished with a mad map relay game using a Woodhouse Park map overlaid with a grid. If you want to have a go yourself – here is the map and the instructions. The right hand column contains answers – hide it from your cubs! Map Reading Relay Game InstructionsDownload Map of Woodhouse Park with grid overlayDownload
167th Cub pack Zoom Investiture March 8, 2021 (updated March 8, 2021) | By 167th Scout Group | 0 Comments In a first for the 167th cub pack, we formally welcomed six newish cubs to the pack this evening with a Zoom Investiture. Supported by their family and in front of their pack, they told us what the Cub Law is and made their promise: I promise that I will do my bestto do my duty to God and the Queento help other peopleand to keep the Cub Scout Law Congratulations to you six new members of the world-wide family of Cubs – we look forward to seeing you do your best in cubs over the next few years!
Open Advent Window 24 – Manger Scene December 24, 2020 (updated January 26, 2021) | By 167th Scout Group | 0 Comments Christmas Good News Video Message from James Watson(Minister of Westbury Baptist Church) Congratulations, you have made it to Christmas Eve and our final stop on the Advent Window Trail. Watch on to see Billy’s Lego Nativity scene and find out what is the Good News that we are waiting for in these final moments of Advent. Is it “Bristol Safe from Zombie Attack!” … … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 23 – Choirs and Instruments December 23, 2020 (updated December 23, 2020) | By 167th Scout Group | 0 Comments Always Praising In heaven, there is praise of God being sung continuously and Jesus said that, if his disciples weren’t praising God – then the rocks would cry out (in praise instead)! But now, during Covid, we can’t sing together as we used to. Perhaps you’ve sung some carols on the streets (within the government’s covid guidelines, of course). Maybe you’ve been to church and hummed along as the musicians sung! What we can all do is … Read more
Open Advent Window 22 – Heavenly Host December 22, 2020 (updated December 17, 2020) | By 167th Scout Group | 0 Comments Forget Cute Wings and Halos! Raise your hand if you’ve ever been an Angel in your school or church nativity play. Well – they are nothing like the cute 5 year old sucking on a corner of sleeve with a circle of tinsel wired above their head. … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 21 – It was on a Starry Night December 21, 2020 (updated December 20, 2020) | By 167th Scout Group | 0 Comments A King for all Creation Reflection by Mike Peat As I waited nervously to discover whether or not Bristol would move to a lower tier of coronavirus restrictions last week, I suddenly realised how much I had become preoccupied with the way this disease affects me, my circle of family and friends, and the country I live in. … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 20 – Advent Candle December 20, 2020 (updated December 19, 2020) | By 167th Scout Group | 0 Comments Prince of Peace Reflection by James Watson(Minister of Westbury Baptist Church) So, what’s your favourite game to play at Christmas? Monopoly? Trivial Pursuit? Charades? Or perhaps you’re happier on your X-Box or Nintendo Switch? Whichever you prefer, I wonder if you’re anything like us, with many of our best planned family games ending up in arguments! Whether it’s plastic counters, or plastic controllers, something gets thrown across the room! … Continue reading
Open Advent Window 19 – Holly and the Ivy December 19, 2020 (updated December 19, 2020) | By 167th Scout Group | 0 Comments Evergreen – always there Video thanks to St Faith’s, Lee-on-the-Solent … Continue reading