£700 Raised
Bag Packing
Thank you to all the customers and staff at the Co-op in Cinderford. With their help we raised over £700 bag packing to go towards buying more scouting equipment like camping equipment.
Activity Hike
District Activity Hike across the centre of the Forest of Dean
We joined Cubs and Leaders from all across the Forest of Dean in the annual Activity Hike starting near Speech House and finishing at Beechenhurst. On a beautiful Sunday morning, we set off on the 4 mile hike and met other Cubs and leaders along the way. At different points on route, we completed a number of challenges, above you can see us completing a mapping challenge. Each event earnt us points and overall two of our teams came second and third place. Well Done everyone, it was a brilliant day.
Winter Camp
Winter Camp for the Cubs over at Beaver Lodge, Parkend
A whole weekend of fun with the luxury of sleeping indoors in the winter months. The Cubs made paper boats and held a 'regatta'; there was firelighting and a good old singsong at Campfire; a walk through the local area and along the river Lyd; lots of games and a chance to make our own marshmallows! What a weekend!

Sign of the Times
Beavers give to the local community
As part of their "Friendship Challenge" Badge, 1st Ruardean Beaver Scouts presented Ernie Jones, one of the custodians of the Pan Tod Beacon at Ruardean Hill, with a new sign to replace the old one which had fallen in-to disrepair. The new sign is now in place on the Beacon and shows points of the compass, the grid reference and height above sea level. Well done Beavers for supporting the community and offering a useful resource that everyone can use. For more information about Beaver Scouting in Ruardean, click here.
Cub Camp ChaosCubs and Beavers have a fantastic time at Cub Camp at Mayhill
Mayhill in the Forest of Dean set the scene for this year's cub camp and beaver sleepover. With a global theme, the cubs learnt about recycling, reusing and reclaiming materials. There was lots of activities including campfire, hikes, games, cooking and flag making.
Cubs Splash to Victory!
Cubs sweep the board winning first and third place in the District Swimming Gala
After 14 years, the Ruardean Cubs make a dramatic come back with one team winning the District Swimming Gala and the other team coming third. The Cubs were so excited and all the parents and leaders were so proud of what they had achieved not only in winning the event but with their sustained sportsmanlike attitude throughout. Well Done everyone!
Safari Adventure
Cubs set sail in Slimbridge for safari adventure to learn more about birds
An excellent day's adventure exploring Slimbridge wildfowl and wetland centre gave the Cubs a great opportunity to learn about and see the different birds of our world, then with the new canoe safari, the Cubs were able to travel through canals and come face to face with the birds that make Slimbridge so famous.
Snow Much Fun!
Severe snowstorms sweep through Gloucestershire
Finally, real snow and a chance to build snowmen to be proud of! Well that's what we think anyway, not sure all the drivers of the Forest of Dean feel the same. Thank you to the Snowman Construction Team who created, Frosty, the latest member to Ruardean Scouts.
Have a look at more pictures of Ruardean in the snow.