An article by Lynne Sherrifs for the Parish Magazine
Our whole Group is now supporting “We've got your back: Backpack Appeal” and have been donating essential items to go in to backpacks for the homeless in Leighton Buzzard and Linslade area, to help them feel cared for and more comfortable. Our various sections have been enjoying their Pack Nights in our cosy Scout Hut. Internal refurbishment of the Hut is almost complete, with work underway to landscape the site, including new turf currently being laid etc. We continue to fundraise to install handrails on the disabled ramp, obtain secure storage facilities etc. We will be holding a Quiz Night during the Toddington Spring Festival and are planning to take part in the St. George’s Day activities on The Green, following our Parade along Dunstable Road & the High Street to the Service at St. George’s Church that morning. It has been a while since we’ve done a St. George’s Day Parade through the village, as in recent years we’ve taken part in the District’s Play & Promise events instead.
Since the New Year, our team of dedicated Leaders have been helping our young people towards gaining badges in all manner of topics including Personal Safety, Cooking, DIY, Meteorology, Fire Safety and Navigation. There are a number of our Scouts aiming to achieve their Gold Scout Award and we wish them well with this. The various sections have been doing a wide variety of activities including a 10-pin bowling outing for the Explorers, Jiu Jitsu demonstration for the Beavers and a Morris Dancing evening for the Cubs. The Cubs had a great time with the sticks and the music, as the photos below show. A big thank you goes to the Jiu Jitsu instructors and Morris Dancers for coming along to spend time with our young people.
As we approach Easter, and the nights get lighter, we start to look forward to spending evenings outdoors and planning our Camps for the summer. There are a few in the diary already for June and July. We’ll also have some Explorers undertaking their Duke of Edinburgh Awards, with plans for their expeditions underway. Let’s hope the weather is kind to everyone this year!
If your child is interested in joining Scouting, or you are interested in finding out more about volunteering as a helper/ Leader, please see contact details at the back of this magazine or go to our website http://www.toddington.scoutsonline.co.uk/ . You can help in lots of ways, as little or as often as you can. Just get in touch - we’d love to hear from you!