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Busy Earley Beavers

Posted on January 29, 2012

Beavers at the 84th Reading Colony have had a busy time recently both at their home base at Radstock Primary School and out and about.  Kingfisher (Trish) gave us an update: Last term we had a ‘Bring and Buy’ sale … Continue reading →

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Trip to Compton

Posted on January 21, 2012

1st Earley St Peter’s Cubs visited the 1st Compton Cub pack on Saturday and navigated their way around a 9km walk, built catapults and enjoyed a campfire.  Many thanks to the leaders at Compton for organising a really enjoyable day.

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Brothers gain Chief Scout awards

Posted on January 19, 2012

Brothers, Ryan and Kieran shared double success recently at the 1st Earley St Peters Cubs and Beavers as they received their Chief Scout Bronze and Silver awards.  These awards recognise the completion of a large number of challenges over a … Continue reading →

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A lot of people doing a little bit to help

Posted on January 10, 2012

Most of you will have heard about our new volunteer – how about hearing the back story from Bear Grylls here:   or read more here: http://www.scouts.org.uk/news/463/scouting-welcomes-royal-volunteer

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Earley Scouts Canal Boat in the Sun

Posted on December 4, 2011

Taking advantage of the glorious weather in early October, 84th Reading Scouts spent a weekend travelling and sleeping aboard a canal boat on the Kennet and Avon canal.

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Earley Scouts Chip run

Posted on November 11, 2011

Scouts chip run featured in Evening Post!

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Exactly how much does Scouting contribute?

Posted on October 29, 2011

Most people that see Scouting in action realise that it does add something to the lives of the young people and adults involved.  The impact of Scouting has now been independently measured as Wayne Bulpitt, UK Scout’s Chief Commissioner explains … Continue reading →

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Beavers learn to fly!

Posted on October 15, 2011

Earley Beavers from the 1st Earley St Peter’s Beaver colony have been learning about fun, flying and friendship as Nightingale (Trish) reports: “We have had a good three weeks at Beavers.  We started with an air activities badge night, when … Continue reading →

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Join Us – we have places available

Posted on October 9, 2011

84th Reading (1st Earley St Peter’s) Scout Group We believe that young people develop most when they are given responsibility, work in teams, take acceptable risks and think for themselves. Places are available in our Monday Cub packs at Loddon … Continue reading →

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Earley Cubs go Climbing

Posted on October 8, 2011

Cubs from the 1st Earley St Peters cub pack enjoyed an evening at Reading Climbing Centre.  Many thanks to the leaders and instructors.    

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