On October 4th Ewan, Joseph, Edward, Grace and Josh took part in the District Cub Quiz along with 7 other teams from Orwell District. They all did exceptionally well and 1st Kirton narrowly missed first place by one and a…
Orwell District Beavers – Mini Olympics and Sausage Sizzle
Kirton Recreation Ground was invaded by a large number of Beavers from Orwell District on Saturday October 4th, for the District Mini Olympics and Sausage Sizzle. There were lots of races and, fortunately, they managed to complete most of them…
Thorpeness Meare Day 2014
This years Thorpeness Meare Day was held on Saturday 27th September on a beautiful sunny day. Several groups of Scouts and Guides met up to have fun getting wet on, around and in the Meare. Games were played in the…
Cub Camp at Roselea near Rendlesham September 2014
1st Kirton Cubs spent one fun weekend during September camping at Roselea near Rendlesham. The cubs enjoyed pioneering, cutting and chopping logs for the fire, and then lighting the fire which was great fun and kept everyone warm. They also…
Beach Watch 2014
On Saturday 20th September 1st Kirton joined with other Orwell District Scouts at Trimley Marches for the annual beach clean. It was great day, big turnout, and lots of rubbish was collected. Well done to all the beavers, cubs, scouts,…
Jumble Sale Saturday 11th October 2014 2pm
It’s almost time for our October Jumble Sale. Scouts will be collecting jumble in the village on the evening of Wednesday 8th October and the Jumble Sale takes place on Saturday 11th. Doors open at 2pm. If any parents can…
Chief Scout Bronze Award
During our Group Family Camp two of our Beavers, Harriet and William, were presented with the Chief Scout Bronze award which is the highest award available in the Beaver Scout Section. It is gained by completing all six Challenge Badges….
Group Family Camp July 2014
Family Camp was, once again, held at Hallowtree toward the end of July and several families joined their Beavers, Cubs and Scouts for an enjoyable weekend. After the tents has been set up and the sun had set, the youngsters…
Cubs Beach Night – Waldringfield
Recently Cubs had a change from their usual meeting at the hut and, instead, had an evening at Waldringfield. They all had fun on the beach making dams and castles and even an amazing replica of the World Scout Emblem…
Orwell District Cub Camp – July 11th-13th 2014
The Theme for the District Cub Camp this year was World War 1. The weather was a bit on the wet side but the 11 cubs that attended from 1st Kirton still had lots of fun. Our bases were stretchers,…