Lakes 2023

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We returned to the picturesque Lake District once again. Scouts enjoyed some excellent walks, learning and practising their map-reading and navigational skills, whilst the more experienced Scouts/Explorers ran their independent overnight expeditions. We went to Coniston on the last day and had a wonderful session of ghyll scrambling. Many thanks to all the Leaders and […]

Lakes 2022

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Our Scouts had a fantastic time visiting the Lakes during the Easter weekend this year. They completed an overnight expedition, hiking over 10 km a day to a campsite where they cooked meals on Trangias, followed by a second day of hike in the picturesque mountains. On Easter Sunday, we went to Coniston and had […]

Thetford Winter Camp 2020

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The 14th and 26th Cambridge Scouts had a fantastic weekend camp at Thetford forest. Archery, rifle shooting, backwoods cooking, hammocks, bushcraft skills, and some epic capture the flag on Saturday. On Sunday we did a hike and finished with some high ropes at Go Ape Thetford! Many thanks to all Leaders who helped to make […]

Summer camp 2019 in Dorset

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The 14th and 26th Scouts and Explorers joined forces again, spending two weeks in the beautiful Dorset. Camping at Buddens Scout Activity Centre, our Scouts and Leaders enjoyed a wide range of adventurous activities as well as the more traditional Scouting ‘stuff’. From climbing walls to abseiling and leap of faith, from swimming to kayaking […]

Community Service 2019 – Litter Pick

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Following our Friday meeting inventing water collecting devices and toilets for developing countries, some of our Scouts did a litter pick this morning with Friends of Cherry Hinton Brook. They worked hard to collect 120kg of litter along the Brook! A massive well done to all involved!

Health and Fitness 2018

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Are more colourful foods actually better to eat? Does being active help keep you happy too? These Beavers know. Find out from this wonderful collection of posters and infographics from 14th Cambridge Beavers Health and Fitness challenge.

Celebrating Chinese New Year!

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This week has seen the 14th Beavers and Cubs celebrate Chinese New Year by making traditional Chinese lanterns, learning Chinese calligraphy and zodiacs, trying Chinese New Year pudding and sweets etc. They even got a red pocket to take home, as a symbol of blessing from the Leaders!

Scouts – Peaks Expedition 2017

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The 14th and 26th Scouts went to the Peak District last weekend and conducted some expeditions which will go towards their Expedition Challenge Awards. We all had a great time despite the horrible weather. We also visited Bakewell town (famous for their confectionery Bakewell pudding) and Blue John Cavern. A massive well done to all […]