c s u o y A camping Christmas first
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eavers from Henlade had their first ever camping experience this Christmas - in a church. Twenty Beavers, a Cub and two Young Leaders enjoyed the experience which started off with a craft session. The campers made angel name plates and Christmas decorations before walking to the park for a festive play. On return was a full Christmas dinner and a visit from Father Christmas himself before heading out to Dunster to see the town lit by candlelight. While everyone was waiting for the bus back, the Beavers sang carols for the crowds. The following day the Beavers took part in a nativity play in Minehead.
Care home carols
W
ith decorations in hand, Beavers from Trinity and Scouts from Barton St David each visited care homes this Christmas to sing carols. The positive impact this kind of thing has on the community is felt for a long time after Christmas is over.
As a even longer lasting treat the Beavers from Trinity made their own Christmas decorations which they delivered to the care home when they went to sing and even hung them up.
The Christmas tree trade
S
couts across the county have done a roaring trade in firs this year. Two groups helped out local traders to carry and deliver Christmas trees as customers turned out to buy in the run up to the festive season. The Shepton Mallet Scout Group raised £750 selling trees at their headquarters and delivering them to homes in the area. The Scouts carried the trees helping out all kinds of people who either couldn’t carry their own trees or wanted to make a donation. Explorers from Wellington also fundraised by delivering and carrying Christmas trees alongside taking part in a group craft fair in the town centre hall in Wellington.