Author: Stephen Plume

REN Beavers and Cubs have been busy raising money for charity. On Saturday 5th October2019, Cubs from the District went on a three-hour hike starting and finishing at the Winston Churchill Hall, Manor Farm, Ruislip. There was a good turn-out and £136 was raised for BBC Children in Need. REN District Beavers went on an … Continue reading “REN Beavers & Cubs raise money for charity”

I have a very simple message this Christmas: Thank you. This isn’t just the end of 2019, but the end of a decade; a decade where you’ve helped Scouts grow, develop, and reach out to new and different people. I couldn’t be more proud of the work you do: inspiring and encouraging young people, giving … Continue reading “A message from the UK Chief Commissioner”

Seventy Beavers from most of the Beaver Colonies in Ruislip Eastcote Northwood District gathered at 6th Eastcote HQ for the annual Beaver quiz on Tuesday 19th November 2019. Quizmaster, Julian Greer, Group Scout Leader at 6th Northwood was asking the questions. There were six categories and five questions in each category including: Scouting, Sport, General … Continue reading “REN Beavers test their knowledge in the District Beaver Quiz”

Ruislip Eastcote Northwood (REN) Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and their Leaders turned out on Sunday 10th November to the four memorial sites in our District: Ruislip, Eastcote, Northwood and Mad Bess Woods Open Air Chapel. Wreaths were laid, and a two-minute silence respectfully held at each of the four war memorial sites. There was the … Continue reading “REN Scouts pay their respects at Remembrance Day Services”

In June 2019, when every Cub and Beaver in Greater London Middlesex West (GLMW) was asked to complete a postcard to Bear Grylls, Chief Scout, 6th Northwood Cubs went one better and produced a video.  The Cubs asked Bear to set 20 challenges to be completed in 2020. Click here to view the 6th Northwood … Continue reading “6th Northwood Cubs inspire the County 20 in 20 Challenge!”

The REN District Scout Hill-Walking Weekend Expedition to Snowdonia set-off on Friday 18th October 2019 for what proved to be an amazing experience for our Scouts.  Fifteen young people from various Groups in the District took up the challenge, walking in 3 Lead Groups and all managed to reach the summit! Snowdon is the highest … Continue reading “REN Scouts Go Hill Walking in Snowdonia!”