July 10, 2010 by Jim Aldridge
After seven wonderful years, the ADC for Ormskirk District Beavers took charge of her last district event. The district funday was another great 
success with 42 beavers from 5 colonies attending the event, held at the 29th Ormskirk, Burscough. Events included beat the goalie; launching paper rockets; bat the rat; golf; ballisters; an obstacle course and archery. Thank you to all the leaders, the district archery team and the members of the SASU team for all the time and effort in setting up and organising the bases.
At the end of the event, the beavers and leaders expressed their gratitude to Carol for this event, and all the hard work, dedication and friendship that she has spread around the district over the last seven years. Beavers from each colony passed on gifts and flowers on behalf of the beaver leaders from the district.
Although Carol will be stepping down as ADC for beavers, her efforts and dedication to scouting will continue in the SSAU team. So, on behalf of all the beavers and beaver leaders of Ormskirk district, we say farewell and thank you.
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March 26, 2010 by Jim Aldridge
Eight teams representing the 4th, 29th, 30th (Tues), 30th (Weds), 37th, 42nd, 44th and 60th colonies took part in this years District Skills competition. It proved to be a very close contest with Beaver Scouts demonstrating Scouting knowledge and teamwork. After 6 fun filled events including a scouting quiz, flying paper aeroplanes, making a tower out of straws, identifying Beaver Scout badges, a BUG HUNT, and finally to end the competition a great camp fire sing song.
The eventual winners, by one point were the 37th (St Annes) who retained the Sharman Cup. Well done the 37th and all the Beavers who took part. As ever, we could not run this event without a lot of help. Thank you to all the Fellowship (SASU) members Doreen, John, Pam, Ann, Hilda and Roy. Not forgetting of course the chief organiser Carol. Thank you for another great event.
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February 10, 2010 by Jim Aldridge
Congratulations to Alma Lea, Assistant Beaver Scout Leader at the 45th Burscough Methodist group, on the recent award of the Medal of Merit from the Chief Scout.
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February 3, 2010 by Jim Aldridge
The Ormskirk Beaver Skills Competition is to take place on Saturday 13th March. Each colony is invited to enter a team of up to 6 Beaver Scouts.
The cost will be £8.00 per colony.
Entry forms have been circulated to all colonies and should be returned to Jean Draper by 27th February.
For further information please contact Carol Chadwick.
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by Jim Aldridge
Ormskirk District Beaver Scouts
Pantomime Visit
23rd January 2010
70 Beaver Scouts, Leaders & Friends had a great afternoon at the Pantomime presented by the
Burscough Methodist Players
4th, 14th, 40th & 45th Beaver Scout Colonies enjoyed a very entertaining version of
Pimpernel!
The cast and scenery was fantastic especially our very own thespian BSL Ann Molyneux.
Beavers joined in all the fun of Panto and the community singing was wonderful! Thanks Jean Draper for organising the tickets and refreshments
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December 3, 2009 by Jim Aldridge
Wow! What a great evening. The church on Parbold Hill was packed to the rafters with beavers and their families. Hosted by the 4th and their vicar Simon, beavers from the 1st, 9th, 14th, 30th, 37th, 40th, 42nd and 44th made the event a magical start to the Christmas celebrations. Carol singing in the dark with just the light from glow sticks being waved by all the people present was a sight to see.
Thanks to Simon, the vicar, and the beavers and leaders of the 4th. You should all be proud of your efforts. Thanks also to all those who attended, kicking off the Christmas countdown with style.
May we wish you all a very happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year!!!!!!
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November 16, 2009 by Jim Aldridge
Invitation
Ormskirk District Beaver Scouts
Cordially Invite
All Beaver Scouts, Leaders & Friends
To Celebrate the Birth of Jesus
At their Carol Service
Hosted by 4th Beaver Scout Colony
6.30pm Thursday 3rd December 2009
Christ Church, Parbold Hill
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by Jim Aldridge
Saturday 14th November 2009
District Swimming Gala
Beaver Scouts Triumph!
4 Colonies entered the gala
4th Parbold, 14th Rufford, 30th Lathom, 42nd Skelmersdale
Beaver Scouts enjoyed a great afternoon at Crosby Swimming Baths. Even though the 30th only had a team of 2 they were able to complete the freestyle relay race!
The fun races proved a great success with some Beaver Scouts from other Colonies joining with the 30th to make up their team. They competed in the beach ball push, aqua egg & spoon and balls in the basket relay races.
Well done to all Beaver Scouts, Leaders and helpers, it was wonderful to see you all enjoying this event. Thank you for your support.
Congratulations to overall joint winners
4th Parbold and 14th Rufford
Carol
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October 23, 2009 by Ash Green
Bronze Awards – So far this month we have presented 18 Bronze Awards and expect at least a further 12 before our next Bronze Award Presentation evening on Monday 23rd November – 7pm at Lathom HQ. I am looking for volunteers to help on the night with getting the hall ready, car parking and catering – if you can help please contact me a.s.a.p.
Leaders’ Awards Congratulations to Mark Cobham BSL 46th. Vicky Beeley ABSL 42nd. Helen Wade ABSL 9th. They have all recently been presented with their Wood Beads. Well done Margaret Harper BSL 58th 10 years service, Amanda Murphy BSL 55th 5 years service, Helen Wade 9th 5 years service.
Saturday 14th November District Swimming Gala. 2.30pm at Crosby Baths. All Leaders have been sent details. It is most important that you keep to the cut of date 7th November.
Report next month.
Thursday 3rd December Beaver Carol Service at Parbold Parish Church. Letters and invitations have been sent out. As usual Beaver Scouts have been asked to collect coins in a Smartie tube to be donated to charity. Please make every effort to attend and don’t forget your flag!
Colony Review
Can Leaders please return the Colony Self Review Forms to me or leave them in my pigeon hole at Lathom HQ.
Next Leaders’ meeting Monday 18th January 7.30pm @ Lathom HQ
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August 23, 2009 by Mike Nolan
198 Beavers Scouts, 179 Cub Scouts and 138 Leaders & helpers including the Ormskirk contingent represented by 4th, 30th, 42nd, 53rd & 56th enjoyed a fun filled link day at Waddecar. Each base had a
“Country Theme” & Ormskirk chose France. We put together varied activities including – making lavender
sprays, French jigsaws, and a French facts quiz, knock down the Eiffel Tower game & each visitor to France had the opportunity to sample a ripe French cheese!
It would have been impossible to run this base without the invaluable help and support from Di Coverdale & Ian Biggin, Leaders from 30th Beaver Colony and Fellowship members – Ann & Eric Simms, Noel & Margaret Fern, Peter Hall, Ian & Carol Flavell and Phyllis Makin. I would also like to thank Jean Draper for her endless photocopying and cutting out! The rain held off long enough for the Beavers & Cubs to board the coaches for their journey home and then the heavens
opened as Fellowship members sat down to a well earned tea under a dripping gazebo!
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success with 42 beavers from 5 colonies attending the event, held at the 29th Ormskirk, Burscough. Events included beat the goalie; launching paper rockets; bat the rat; golf; ballisters; an obstacle course and archery. Thank you to all the leaders, the district archery team and the members of the SASU team for all the time and effort in setting up and organising the bases.