1st Ealing North News

Cubs used the sock puppets and sketches they developed at last week's session to put on a Christmas show about people who help us for parents and family: There was a bit of time for rehearsal before parents arrived. The hall filled and the shows began There were many references to cats getting stuck, firemen and nurses helping out! Happy Christmas everyone and see you in 2024!

The festive period is when families, friends and communities get together. But there are lots of people who work through the Christmas period supporting the essential services that we rely on.  So, to show their appreciation St Benedict Cubs put on short plays to celebrate these festive heros. Making their own sock puppets and original script it was a great way to end the year.  Have a fantastic break - see you in 2024! The show with large crowd Making the puppets Puppets in action

Cubs gathered on a wet and windy Sunday in December to explore the more remote parts of the River Brent and Grand Union Canal.  The weather didn't faze the Cubs - they took to our winter walk by chatting and taking in the sights. These included the flight of locks at Hanwell Helping to open the locks for canal boats Gallows Bridge  Wharncliffe Viaduct Lunch and hot chocolate while sheltering from the rain in the bandstand at Churchfields Recreation Ground Getting muddy crossing Brent Valley Park Gazing at a very swollen River Brent Cubs showed determination and perseverance and covered an impressive 6 miles.

Beavers completed their My World challenge badge this term with a visit to the local care home to sing Christmas songs.  In preparation for their visit, Beavers thought about what it is like living in a care home and made some Christmas cards to hand out. The residents of St David’s enjoyed listening to renditions of ‘We wish you a Merry Christmas’ and ‘Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer’ before inviting the Beavers to have some refreshment.  A couple of the young people from 1EN have family members in residence, making it an extra special visit. Well done to all our Beavers who took part and thank you to St David’s for their warm welcome.

Over 80 people gathered for the 1st Ealing North 2023 Christmas cream tea fundraising event. Our normally functional Scout hall was transferred into a fabulous Christmas wonderland. Our army of bakers and helpers served up a feast of delicious sandwiches, cakes and scones. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to those who helped out to make this a magical community event.  The aim was to raise a little money to help keep the group and the building going, and the good news is that we raised over £1,000. Thank you all! Have a great Christmas.  Enough for a family of 4?  Cakes for everyone! Party at full swing