Annual Report 2003

Julie began saving their current number is 18, all of which are boys. They welcomed 12 new Beavers into the Colony, 13 have moved on to Laxey Cubs, 1 to Onchan and 2 girls to Brownies. They have started the new programme which offers a greater range of badges and, since last Autumn, have covered various themes:- cheese, following a visit to Baldrine Dairy Farm, the circus, building a model of Laxey village from cardboard as part of the community and road safety, China and Australia, and the Beavers have participated in a very active personal fitness challenge night. In all, 9 Beavers have completed enough of these activities to obtain their Discovery Challenge Badge and most of the remaining Beavers are at least half-way through. The Beavers collected items for a Christmas hamper for Cooil Roy residents and helped with the gardening there over the summer. More outdoor activities are planned and they hope to be able to complete the Outdoor Challenge Badge for most of the Beavers by the summertime. There is always a good turn-out for most all-Island events, including sports day, 5-a-side football and 10 pin bowling. During the summer they attended the Governor’s Garden Party to celebrate the Queen's Golden Julibilee. The Beavers have recently completed a sponsored cycle ride, collecting £417.50 for the Mighty Oak Appeal and Group funds. They were sad to lose Jackie Murphy this year who was a wonderful helper and Treasurer but they are equally well supported by their new helper Edwin Kinrade. In conclusion, Julie thanked all the parents who have helped out over the year, and asked if anyone could spare some time to help with the job of Treasurer and Beaver Representative on the Committee.