Taceham Hundred District

Prepare for adventure and to go back 900 years to a mystical time of knights and dragons, castles and jousting tournaments. We're holding a medieval-themed District camp at the end of May 2010. The camp will take place at Wasing Park, near Aldermaston.

Taceham Hundred District invites all its members to the camp. Cubs, Scouts and Explorers will camp for three days (Friday 28- Monday 31 May 2010); Beavers will visit for a whole day of adventure (Sunday 30 May).

The weekend's programme will revolve around a number of zones, including Alchemy, Armoury and the Forge. There'll be the opportunity to lock your leaders up in the stocks, you'll be able to shoot arrows (just like Robin Hood), and we may even see a damsel in distress at the top of the tower. Visit the blacksmith and make fire, enjoy the medieval banquet and enjoy the quest to find a dragon!

More information at the Camp mini-site: www.tacehamcamp.info

Here are some of the Cubs from 2nd Thatcham following a very successful bag packing at Sainsbury’s held on 6th October.

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from 2nd Thatcham took part and managed to raise a magnificent £720.

16 Beaver Scouts from 2nd Thatcham and their families took part in completing their leg of the Walk across Berkshire.

They walked from Woolhampton to Thatcham railway station and took this opportunity to raise money for 2nd Thatcham Beaver funds.

Earlier in the month the Fellowship had completed the section from Woolhampton to Theale.

The 2nd Thatcham Beaver Scouts family BBQ was held recently at Angels Corner.

A really great time was had by all, and, as well as being a fun event three 2nd Thatcham Beavers were recognised in having just recently gained their Chief Scout Bronze Awards!

These were presented to Alex, Joseph, and Darryl by Pete Kearley DC.

Well Done to the Beavers and a Big Thank You to all the Leaders involved!

This badge is the highest award available in the Beaver Scout Section.

It is gained by completing:

• The Outdoor Challenge;
• The Friendship or Discovery Challenge, and;
• A Personal Challenge.

For the Personal Challenge they must develop or start a new skill, talent or hobby and show their improvement over six weeks during their last six months in the Colony.