Meet the Beaver's Leader - Silver Otter

Meet Val.  

On a Monday evening, 20 local boys and girls know Val as Silver Otter.

Val is in charge of planning and running the Beaver's Colony in Old Colwyn and has over 25 years experience of keeping young boys and girls interested and engaged in all kinds of fun activities.  Val is supported by a small group of dedicated volunteers.

Val says that she became involved in Scouting when her son (then 6 and now 31) wanted to join the Beavers but there wasn't a local group nearby so she set one up.  She hasn't looked back since!

There is currently a waiting list to join the Beaver's Colony but spaces do come up as children move on to the cubs.  

So, if you'd like to put your child's name down for a place at the 3rd Old Colwyn Beavers Colony please get in touch at oldcolwynscouts@hotmail.co.uk.

(All group leaders receive training and are assessed by the Scouts Association before they can lead a group and everyone involved is vetted.)

Volunteering opportunities with the Old Colwyn Scout group

What can change a life?  Volunteering with the Scouts......

The Beaver's, Cubs and Scouts in Old Colwyn could not exist without a group of dedicated volunteers.  But more are always needed.

There are various things that the groups need help with and you don't need any specific skills to make a difference.  In fact volunteering can be a great way to develop your skills for work or University, to develop your CV as well as meeting new people and trying new things.

Volunteers would be welcomed to help with just about anything including helping with activities, designing advertising, distributing posters, fundraising activities, DIY and maintenance, cake making, helping sort out cupboards, cleaning the hut, gardening...........the list is endless.

It doesn't matter if you have a couple of hours once month or regular time to offer each week, your support would be welcome.

To find out more please get in touch via oldcolwynscouts@hotmail.co.uk

Old Colwyn Scouts Set Sail this Summer

10 scouts met over the Summer to go sailing on Llyn Brenig. 

The gang gather ready to learn a new skill.

The boat awaits.

Learning the ropes - expert instruction received from the Sailing School at Llyn Brenig

Sailing solo - ahoy there shipmates!

 A fantastic time was had by all.

What's on this Autumn / Winter for the Old Colwyn Scouts

The Summer is coming to an end, school starts this week and the nights are drawing in but not to worry as the Scouts have loads planned for the next couple of months to fill Tuesdays nights.

Date	Activity	Comments
Tue 10th Sept 2013	Ice cream making	On Call. Graham to Organise
Tue 17th Sept 2013	Patrol leader interviews/Games
Tue 24th Sept 2013	Fire Service visit
Tue 1st Oct 2013	Navigation/Games
Tues 8th Oct 2013	Navigation/Wide Games
Tues 15th Oct 2013	Navigation Planning/Games
Sat 19th – Sun 20th Oct 2013	Rowen Camp	TBC
Tue 22rd Oct 2013	Fire night
Tue 29th Oct 2013	Half Term
Tue 5th Nov 2013	Firework night
Sun 10th Nov 2013	Remembrance Sunday	All Scouts to attend.
Tue 12th Nov 2013	Drama/ Talent night
Tue 19th Nov 2013	Games?	On Call. Sarah to Organise
Tue 26th Nov2013	Wide Games
Tue 3rd Dec 2013	Model making
Tue 10th Dec 2013	Christmas Party
Tue 17th Dec 2013	Christmas float fund raiser  - tbc
	Christmas Break
7th Jan 2014	First date back after Christmas holidays

Please note that these activities are a guide only to what we are doing this term and may change.

If you would like to join the scouts get in touch with us at oldcolwynscouts@hotmail.co.uk