1st Ealing North News

This week our Scouts learned about and then practiced their firebuilding skills. Important as they will be cooking on open fires at this weekend’s camp. The triangle of fire, grading firewood, laying the fire and tending it all key (along with twisting newspaper to start the fire). All rounded off with marshmallow toasting!

Channelling Marty McFly, our Scouts learnt about how the Scouting movement has developed and then imagined what Scouts will be doing in 2075. They came up with uniform, badge and camping ideas for the future. It seems VR will feature heavily and grass less so!

Last week, the Cubs went international, exploring what it is like to be a Cub Scout in three different countries as well as  learning about their cultures.  Akela kicked off the session by sharing stories from his recent trip to Hong Kong, where he had the pleasure of meeting Cub and Scout packs from the 75th Kowloon Scouts. He also brought along pictures, badges, and snacks to share from his travels. Next, we flew to Singapore with parent helpers Fairus and Sheriza, who taught the Cubs traditional Singaporean games from their childhood which were a big hit with all!. Fairus also shared his old Scouts uniform from his time as a Scout back home. We wrapped up our trip by learning all about Italy from Kaa in her Italian uniform from her time as a Scout back home on the Italian Lakes. The cubs played a sensory game where they guessed herbs from their scent, and learnt about the Italian dishes they’re used in, and explored  the history and geography from the regions the dishe...

Friday night was all about dough, toppings, and plenty of delicious fun as our Scouts tried their hands at making homemade pizzas! Under the expert guidance of Corrado, one of our leaders (and a trained chef), they learnt the art of kneading dough, rolling out perfect bases, and choosing the best toppings to create their own mouth-watering masterpieces. Of course, no cooking session would be complete without the best part—tasting their creations! Safe to say, there were no leftovers by the end of the night. A big thank you to Corrado for sharing his skills and making it such a fantastic, hands-on experience!

Under the careful tutelage of Corrado, one of our leaders with professional chef training, our Scouts learned how to make pizza dough, roll bases, add toppings and cook. Eating pizzas it seems was a skill they already had

This Friday evening, our Scouts had a fantastic time as they took turns making delicious pancakes. From mixing the batter to flipping them in the pan, everyone had a go—and thankfully, there were no pancake disasters! Toppings ranged from fruit to chocolate spread, making for a tasty start to the session. After enjoying their creations, the group recapped some essential first aid skills, reinforcing their knowledge on how to respond in an emergency. It’s always great to refresh these life-saving skills! As well as taking part in a fun scouting-themed letter category game, the Scouts tested their knowledge on outdoor skills, camping gear, and famous adventurers. It was a great mix of learning, teamwork, and friendly competition. A brilliant evening all around—well done, Scouts! Thanks also to Allan, who came over from the Wednesday team to lead the pancake-making!

The HQ was alive with the sound of music last week, as the  Cubs brought in their musical instruments and performed to the group. We had violins, keyboards, guitars, recorders and even a steel tongue drum and a melodica! A well deserved round of applause to all that performed.  St Benedict's are a very talented bunch indeed! Thanks so much to all the leaders and helpers.