Beavers - Important Notice

Unfortunately, due to work commitments, Kim is finding it increasingly difficult to run Beavers as well as Cubs, and we do not have another adult able to take on the Beaver Leader role at this time.

Over the coming weeks we will be advertising in the hopes that we can attract an enthusiastic person to take over as Beaver Leader. If we are successful, Beavers will continue to run as it does now, though possibly on a different night to suit the new Leader.

However, if we do not attract a Leader then our plan is to wind down the Beaver section, as follows:-

• We will run as normal until the end of July, when Kim will be camping with Cubs and Scouts. There will be an immediate freeze on new admissions.

• During August we will run a joint Beaver/Cub meeting on Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm.

• From the first week in September, Beavers will run alongside Cubs on Thursdays from 6pm to 7:15pm (with Cubs from 6:30pm to 8:15pm as now).

If we have not managed to attract a Leader by the end of December we will unfortunately have to close the Beaver section until such times as a new Leader is found. The remaining Beavers will be offered a place in Cubs as soon as they reach 7½ years old.

Closing the section is a last resort and we’re hoping it won’t come to that. We will keep you fully informed on our efforts to find someone.

Anything you can do to help us find a new Beaver Leader and avoid closure will be greatly appreciated. Please help spread the word, and think about the people you know who might be interested. All the current adult helpers are willing to stay on to support a new Beaver Leader if we can find one, so there is a ready-made team to share the work.

If you are interested in becoming Beaver Leader, or if you think you can help us find someone, please have a word with Kim or any of the Leaders or email ian at ardsleyscouts dot org dot uk.