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.

11th St James Hill have had a go at the Necker Challenge! Here’s the finished video, thanks to everyone who took part!

We were absolutely blown away by the number of you who took part in Northuberland Scouts’ Camp at Home on the 30th April. Over 95,000 people around the world took part, and we had over 80 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Leaders from just our group! Well done everyone! We will be buying each person who took part from the group a commemorative badge (if you’d like more visit campathome.org.uk ) If you took part but haven’t told us yet, please do soon! Here’s some of the photos we have been sent:

In support of BBC Children in Need and Comic Relief’s Big Night In, all members of Scouting across the UK are hiking a mile each (or more!) to help us reach the moon! You can find out more, log your miles and donate here: scouts.org.uk/hiketothemoon.

Here are some pictures we’ve been sent, keep sending yours in!

This year, whilst face-to-face Scouting is suspended, all members were encouraged to take part in the Clap for our Carers at 8pm on Thursday 23rd April wearing their uniform, to mark St George’s Day and to show that Scouting has not stopped! Here are some photos we were sent in.

The Scouts have been busy creating posters reminding everyone to Stay at Home and thanking our Key Workers, keeping the country going. These are some of our favourites, keep sending us your great work!

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.