1st Ealing North News

Ahead of Remembrance day Parade it is important for our Cubs to know about the British Armed forces and the work they do. We were lucky to be joined by an ex 1st Ealing North Scout who went on to join the Armed Forces.  The Cubs practiced their marching technique ahead of the parade in November. 

70 Beavers and Cubs from both 1st Ealing North and 8th Ealing got together for an unforgettable sleepover at the Battle of Britain Bunker.   It flew by! After dropping our bags off we were welcomed by an active RAF helicopter pilot with a very special job. So many questions... and no, there are no toilets on his helicopter.  After a quick bite, it was on to the activities. Starting with making our own RAF squadron badges: Building some straw rocket planes Lego flying contraptions And, of course, a tour of the historically significant Battle of Britain bunker.  This was followed by a late night treat and a movie. It was then time to get down and sleep under the Spitfire and Hurricane. Don't forget your soft toy! After (some) sleep it was time for breakfast.  After which everyone gathered outside for flag break and a few moments of reflection. There was just enough time to explore the rest of the museum before heading home.  Amazing!

Cubs found out about all things aviation related by making and launching their own planes They also practiced the phonetic alphabet and sent messages to each other.

No, the answer is not Ghostbusters! It's our Cubs who know what to do in an emergency. They practised keeping themselves safe, checking for signs of danger and putting an injured person in the recovery position. And they created their own scenarios including head injuries, accidents on stairs and event a World War 2 reenactment!