Ahead of the RSPB Big Garden Bird Watch, Beavers and Cubs have been making bird feeders.

To take part in the bird watch, on the 29, 30 and 31 January go to www.rspb.org.uk.

In mid October some Scouts took part in the annual JOTA-JOTI event. JOTA-JOTI (Jamboree on the Air – Jamboree on the Internet) is the world’s largest digital Scout event taking place on the Internet and over the airwaves.

Alex took part in the activities, spending a lot of time on the Minecraft server- building a water slide in his own area and taking part in various mini games. He spotted a geocaching trackable sheep in the lobby which we then discovered with our geocaching account. He also completed some of the challenges – getting to know Earth tribe, origami, virtual quizzes about animals, watched some of the European campfire, thought about the importance of dialogue, learnt about Patrimonito badge, completed the safe on line certificate.

Alex really enjoyed the Minecraft and was amazed at some of the creations especially in the city where the aim was to be as realistic as possible, which he was then inspired to use to try and improve his build. 

The event connects millions of young people around the world for a full weekend of online activities that promote friendship and global citizenship. 

All those who took part fulfilled some requirements for the Digital Citizen award.

Five scouts from the 11th St James Pack took part in the Chase Walk in mid March 2020. The walk is for teams of four to seven people, and takes place annually. The Team walked 13 miles in daylight, and completed the course in an impressive 6.5 hours. View the completed course at http://live.durtyevents.com/chasewalk20/

Thank you to the members of the Nationwide Scout Communications Team and friends originally from Sutton Coldfield District Scouts who organised the event.

Congratulations to all those who took part.

The next event will be on March 13th 2021, entries will open towards the end of 2020.

In early March Cubs entered the Bone Trophy competition. They came runners up in East District for the 2nd year running. This fun competition has been organised since 1933.

Congratulations to all those who took part.

Our Scouts are a talented bunch, and on Friday evening we enjoyed performances from musicians, magicians, singing and sketches. Well done to everyone who took part, and thanks for the audience for coming to support them.

In January a group of four scouts entered the District Shooting Competition in the National Indoor Shooting Arena in Addersley (where the Olympic Team train). The Team came third, with Joe selected for the County Competition in March.

Well done everyone, and best of luck Joe.

When: Sunday 29th March
Where: Sutton Coldfield East Head Quarters, Wylde Green
Time: 10am to 2pm
What: Teams of 4 to 6 scouts cook a three course meal in an outside environment.
You will need to build your kitchen before you can cook your meal!

Both Cub Packs in the District Chess Competition on Saturday 8th February, thank you to all those who took part.

Congratulations to Xander from Monday Pack who has been chosen to represent the District at the County Chess Competition in March.

Best of luck Xander!