Thursday Beavers: WHAT A BLAST! SATURDAY 19 MARCH 2016

We had loads of fun at Laser Blast with our Lodge Leaders and Assistant Lodge Leaders. Not only was it strangely rewarding shooting the opposition, there were some lovely teamwork moments too. Special thanks to my Minion Joe for covering my back – what a team we were! THE BLAST RESULTS – There were some […]

Thursday Beavers: ROB’S INVESTITURE – THURSDAY 10 MARCH

It was a very special night for our Assistant Beaver Leader Rob Clynes. Rob joined Thursday Beavers a year ago, almost to the day – with his son Patrick. We had just lost one of our Leaders to the UK, and Rob answered a plea for help! He hasn’t looked back since – an epic […]

Beavers Sleepover

Thursday and Tuesday Beavers held a joint Sleepover on Friday 4 March. Twenty seven Beavers arrived at 7pm and 25 Beavers stayed the night. After a couple of games, to let of some excess excitement, a supper of hot chocolate and biscuits – thanks Juan’s mum for the shortbread, it was time for the Movie […]

Thursday Beavers: NEW BADGES

Over the last term Thursday Beavers (along with Rob – our Assistant Beaver Leader) have worked hard on their Space Activity Badge – some attending the Stargazing (cold) Nights in Onchan Park. We have awarded nearly 20 badges. We have also introduced the Lodge Leader and Assistant Lodge Leader Labels to be worn on the […]

Thursday Beavers: BOWLING COMPETITION – SUNDAY 28 FEBRUARY 2016

Very well done to all 13 Thursday Beavers who attended the Bowling Competition at Sure Strike in Ramsey – all on very good behaviour and some excellent bowling – very difficult with such little fingers. Here are our Colony results, and our Lane Winners – well done to you all. Sam – 81 – Over […]

Thursday Beavers: INVESTITURES – 5 FEBRUARY 2016

A huge welcome and congratulations to our four new Beavers – Dylan, Bo, Corben and Harry, who were invested into 2nd Onchan Thursday Beavers. They have all settled in really well and are making new friends and having a good time. Thank you also for the fantastic turnout of parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters and aunties […]

Blackpool Day Trip

Today (31. March 2016) is the last day to book a place on the Blackpool Day Trip. We must have all forms in by the end of today and will not be able to accept any late forms under any circumstances.

Manannan Cubs @ Malew March 2016

Over the weekend 18th – 20th March 2016, Manannan Cub pack held a weekends Cub Camp at 1st Malew Scout Hall.  We all met on Friday at the Scout Hall and after dropping of the bags in the Scout Hall, we walked to Polsoum Park in Castletown along the millennium way.  Once we had arrived […]

St. George’s Day Parade

St. George is the Patron Saint of Scouting and each year Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers from all over the British Isles get together in their Counties and Districts to take part in Parades and Services to celebrate Scouting’s National Day. Here on the Isle of Man, we at 2nd Onchan, will be joining with […]

Phoenix Troop at Ardwhallan

The Phoenix Troop spent the weekend at Ardwhallan Outdoor Pursuits Centre over the 4. – 6. March 2016. After settling in the evening was spent doing orienteering, followed by a wide game and then supper around a fire in the Viking Longhouse. On Saturday morning, activities included the Low Level Rope Course, Cheese Crane, Archery […]