One of our Dinosaurs is missing!

A trip to the shop

I am sure you have guessed by now that the destination of the Heron Cub Pack trip was the Natural History Museum in London and, as far as we know, all dinosaurs were still there when we left!

Blue whale and mammals

I had the privilege of travelling by train and tube with the Cubs to the Museum. Once there we looked in the Dinosaur section, visited the Blue Whale area, went to see human biology area and loved the investigation centre. Some of the Cubs claimed to have spotted Terry Wogan in the dinosaur section, which I saw made a few leaders give a wry smile!



Dinosaur Walkway


We travelled back the HQ where we had an evening meal from the local fish and chip shop before gathering outside for a roaring campfire and making s’mores.

In the investigation centre



The Cubs then got into their sleeping bags and we all watched “One of our Dinosaurs is missing” before dropping off to sleep.



In the investigation centre


This morning we ate a breakfast of bacon rolls and watched some Looney tunes before the Cubs were collected and we locked up and came home.

Human Biology area

meeting an ancestor

 It was another successful trip to London. Well done Herons!

Having a whale of a time..

Just in case you need another clue!

Have you guessed yet?

Denmark Adventure

I promised to tell you about our trip to Denmark.

Well where shall I start? It was a County expedition and we stayed at an international site in Denmark where we met Scouts from other countries. It was a great experience for us all.

Because 3rd Ware had 6 Scouts and a Young leader attend I was invited to join in the fun. There were no other monkeys at the campsite but I did meet a friend on the ferry going over.

I enjoyed going on a boat with the Scouts. They kept me well fed with chocolate and entertained me with many board and card games. Thanks to them and their leaders.



Ware and District



Whilst away we took part in may practical things. We cooked on wood fires, chopped the wood, built a swing and had a go in a Blacksmiths forge and at making a bracelet. Not to mention rowing the Viking boat and kayaking.

Our pioneering swing

Cooking

At the Forge

Viking boat



Trying our hand at rowing the Viking ships



Kayaking

We had a day trip to Copenhagen where we toured the city, saw lots of Lego, celebrated a birthday and visited the Little Mermaid.

The Little Mermaid

Another trip out was to Sweden, where we visited the World Scout Jamboree 2011. Here we got to visit the tents from many nations sample their food and drink, take part in their activities, collect souvenirs and meets Scouts and Guides from all over the world.

The UK Fort at the Jamboree

Entering the Jamboree site

All Scout leaders work towards the Wood badge. When they gain this they are a fully trained leader and they are presented with a set of Wood Beads. This usually takes around 3 years to complete. I was allowed to try on a set for size in one of the UK tents.

Look at me!

As you can see we had an amazing time away and all gained from it in many ways. Thanks to everyone who took part and helped create my memories. If any of the 3rd Ware Scouts (or any others) what to contact me and add to the Denmark news then please do.

Half term adventures part 2

Well, did you guess where I was in the last post?
Another visit I made this half term was to visit a few people you may recognise....

Boris and I visit No.10

I try out my Olympic torch carrying skills

I pop to the palace for a quick word in the Queen's ear

I stop off to meet a local lad made good...

Hmmm, do you think he's seen me?

 A friendly American loaned me his phone

I made a quick escape from these hands...

and found myself dancing on the ceiling...



and was "rescued" by someone sporting one of my
favourite colours (as his skin!)



What is it with Green skin around here?

After a quick conflab,
I decide it is time to shake things up a bit

and find a man...
who would appreciate a monkey who blogs!

So where did I go this time?

Half Term

I hope you all had a good half term and got up to some interesting things. Maybe you can sign off some more of the 100 challenge.

I accompanied a couple of leaders and their families on a few days out. Let me tell you about the first one. I went with Rama, two young leaders and two other members of his family. 

I popped in on a few relatives,
they reside in this rather grand building

A family photo!

Another family photo!

I also saw a large blue whale, a giraffe and an awful lot of Dinosaurs.....I travelled by train to get there and it was in London.

I'm not scared...!

For me it covered The 100 challenge numbers 88 and 93.

So, where do you think I went? I wonder if you have been there?

Museum opening

With the Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Hertfordshire

Today I got to go and visit the local museum. This was because our Scout Group have an exhibition there detailing the 100 years of Scouting that has taken place since the formation of the Troop. I had a great afternoon spending a lot of time with Shere Khan (remember her from Monday?) meeting lots of past and present members of the Group.



Ribbon cutting

The afternoon started off with Paul Brenham MBE, Deputy Lord Lieutenant for Hertfordshire  cutting the ribbon to open the exhibition. He made an speech and emphasised to the young people present that they were the future of Scouting. Gavin Matthews, our GSL thanked Paul and welcomed everyone to the museum and then we were free to look around are partake in the refreshments. Everyone was very interested in the exhibits, especially the photographs. Lots of people were trying to find themselves on the various display boards.



Above the old well

I was able to meet with quite a few past members of the Group and have my photograph taken with them. The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts enjoyed looking around the whole museum especially standing on the glass above the well and dressing up. The slide show of old photographs, in the Bunker, went down well with all ages.

Quite a few members of Ware and District came along to help us celebrate and I had my photo taken with some of them who are past members of 3rd Ware. They all seemed pleased to meet me!

With Steve, Sue, Martin, Keith (all past members) and Frank the County archivist

When we had tidied up and arrived back home I was delighted to receive an email and photograph from Fred. He was one of the Beavers who attended today's event. This is what he wrote:

 

Hi Gus

Today I saw you by the ribbon at Ware museum .
I had a great time at the 3rd Ware Scout Group exhibition ,

I ate popcorn and Mini Cheddars.
I spotted a picture of me on a Beaver trip to London.

There were lots of Beavers , Cubs and Scouts from Third Ware.
I'll see you next time,

from Fred.

Well time for bed, socialising is very tiring and I have a party to attend tomorrow with lots more Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and the Leaders.

Display

Standing on the well

Over the last 2 nights I have been a busy Gorilla, down at Ware Museum. A small group of us, Akela (Falcons), Otter (River Lea), Emily, Felicity and a member of our committee aka Mrs Rama or Raksha, depending on who you talk to, have been putting together the exhibition to celebrate our centenary.

I was very excited to be shown around the museum by Emily. She may be a Rainbow but she is also an honorary member of 3rd Ware (Her Polo shirt is in the display cabinet!) and we had a good time together discovering new nooks and crannies in the Museum.

With Otter and Akela

All the items on show have been selected and written about and will be on display at Ware Museum from 15-1-2011 until 17-3-2011, why not come and visit?

Tomorrow is our grand opening when selected people will be able to view the exhibition. These photos give you a sneak preview. Tomorrow I will write more about the content and the ribbon cutting and the people who attend.