Activities for Families

1st Orwell Scouts

As we move further into 2022, things definitely feel like they are getting back to normal for the 1st Orwell Scouts, Cubs and Beavers and their leaders. Much hard work is already being put into planning upcoming camps and outdoor activities, essential parts of the Scouting curriculum, but more on that in the next issue! St George is the patron saint of Scouting, so each year members of the Scouting and Guiding associations around the world gather to renew their promises and think about what their organisation and its values mean to them. This year, Scouts, Cubs and Beavers from across Royston District gathered in Steeple Morden to parade from the recreation ground to the church, where they took part in a church service and also recognised leaders’ achievements with the presentation of awards. It is always fantastic to gather as a District group and renew friendships. In March the Scouts were pleased to be able to help Foxton Gardens Society deliver compost to local residents in readiness for the upcoming growing season. The Scouts helped by unloading the bags of compost and delivering them directly to the residents’ doors. They worked very hard ferrying back and forth from doors to the lorry and the bags were heavy! If you are involved in a local Society or community group and you have an opportunity where you think some local young people could offer you some help, please do get in touch via the email address at the end of this article. Back in the regular Friday evening meetings, cooking has been a big theme for many of the children over the past few