November

Last month, we told you about the Land Scouts' sponsored survival event to raise money to fund a school teacher in the Maasai community. This month, we're delighted to report that they raised an amazing £1150, which smashed their target of £750. The Scouts presented the money to the Woodland Ways Bushcraft Foundation on 9th November, when the charity's founder, Jason Ingamells, visited a Troop night. He gave a talk on the work his charity does with the Maasai community in Kenya, and was extremely grateful for the Scouts' fundraising efforts.

The past few weeks have seen lots of Halloween and bonfire night celebrations across the group. Mowgli Cub pack had a fun Halloween themed sleepover at the Scout Centre at the end of half term week, while the Sea Scouts dressed in Halloween fancy dress for an evening of messy games. They all went home covered in custard, egg and flour but had a fantastic time! The Beavers and the Explorer Scouts both had bonfire celebrations in the grounds of the Scout Centre.

There has also been a strong community theme this term: Jacala Cub Pack spent a Sunday afternoon weeding and tidying St Mary's churchyard; the Sea Scouts went out into Kidlington and recorded problems on 'Fix my street' cards to pass on to the council; and Mowgli Cubs were visited by Land Scout leader Andrew Davis,  also from Ability Matters, who brought along a large range of products to teach the Cubs how having a disability doesn't have to stop you having a normal life, and how not all disabilities are visible.