Month: February 2022

Beavers and Cub Scouts Team up with the Ayrshire Foodbank

/ haineyf / Leave a comment

The Beavers and Cub Scouts of the 18th Ayrshire Scout Group have been busy collecting for the Ayrshire Foodbank.

Ralph & Fletcher a Beaver and Cub from the 18th Ayrshire Scout Group were keen to try and boost the foodbank collection after reading about Kay Bell, a kind-hearted Craigie resident who collects items from neighbours in her community to give to her local Foodbank. Each week she delivers the donated items to The Newton Wallacetown Church who give them to The Salvation Army, who in turn pass to Newton Primary School.

After hearing about what Kay does for her community Ralph and Fletcher learnt about foodbanks and why unfortunately foodbanks are needed in our communities. They then decided to spread the word amongst their Beaver & Cub groups and it’s safe to say they have gone above & beyond their expectations. These donations will make such a huge difference to a lot of families!

Lynne from Ayrshire Foodbank said ‘Wow!!! We are totally blown away by the Beavers and Cub Scouts generosity! Thank you all so much! It was quite overwhelming unpacking all the items….we felt so much love and kindness from you all! Many, many thanks, Ralph, Fletcher, Kay & Lynne’

If you are interested in helping out with Beavers (boys and girls aged 6 to 8), Cubs (boys and girls aged 8 to 10), Scouts (boys and girls aged 10 to 14), or Explorers (boys and girls aged 14 to 17) or helping in the background with things such as building maintenance, finances etc, please contact Kyle and Carrick Scouts using the link below.

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

WHILE YOU SHOP YOU COULD HELP SCOUTING IN SOUTH AYRSHIRE- THROUGH AMAZON SMILE

/ haineyf / Leave a comment

Not sure if anyone knows but on your main Amazon app you can turn on Amazon Smile (AmazonSmile is a program that donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases on Amazon to a charity of your choice. The donation will be made at no extra cost to you) so you can add to donate to charities without having to go into different websites.

All you need to do is add Kyle and Carrick District Scout Council to your Amazon Smile account- this is the Scout District that covers South Ayrshire and it will go towards Scouting in South Ayrshire🥰⚜️ every little helps.

I have added instructions on how to switch Amazon Smile on, on your app – very simple and would be greatly appreciated 👍⚜️

Just remember to add KYLE AND CARRICK DISTRICT SCOUT COUNCIL

If you are interested in helping out with Beavers (boys and girls aged 6 to 8), Cubs (boys and girls aged 8 to 10), Scouts (boys and girls aged 10 to 14), or Explorers (boys and girls aged 14 to 17) or helping in the background with things such as building maintenance, finances etc, please contact Kyle and Carrick Scouts using the link below.

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Thanks Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District

Spreading a Little Kindness Through Art

/ haineyf / Leave a comment

A painted rock, is sometimes called a kindness stone, its simply a rock that someone has taken and decorated.

I am sure everyone in Prestwick has stumbled upon a colourful, hand-painted stone, decorated by the fantastic Chris Rutter, one of Prestwick’s true gems! Chris has sprinkled positivity around Prestwick with her hand painted stones for young people and adults alike to find and enjoy for the last few years. These stones have sparked joy, friendly competition and brighten up peoples entire days.

The 14th Ayrshire Beaver Scouts (Prestwick) were lucky enough to have Chris come and do a master class with them. The young Beavers had to go and scavenge Prestwick Beach for the right size of flat stones or slates ready to listen to Chris about how best to decorate their stones for the Easter stone hunt.

As you can see from the photos it may have got a bit messy, but that’s just being a Beaver Scout. All the Beavers and leaders loved hearing how Chris got into painting stones and spreading her kindness into the Prestwick community.

Chris Rutter said ‘what a great night I had painting stones with the Beavers, they did so well.’

Jacob Beaver Scout said ‘it was really fun painting the stones with the marker pens.’

Beaver Leader Lara said ‘Such a fabulous night with Chris decorating stones to put around Prestwick. All stones are Easter inspired 🐣 Lovely to see the beavers show off their impressive art skills!’

Beavers, Cubs and Scouts from the 14th Ayrshire Group (Prestwick) have always supported Chris with the hiding of her fabulous painted stones. So it will be even more special when the Beavers hide their own Easter Masterpieces for the Prestwick Community to find. Keep an eye out for them during the Easter weekend!

A massive thank you to Chris for giving up her time to engage with the 14th Ayrshire Beaver Scout Group. The young people have definitely learnt how an act of kindness can change someone’s day for the better. What an unsung hero Chris Rutter is for Prestwick!

If you are interested in helping out with Beavers (boys and girls aged 6 to 8), Cubs (boys and girls aged 8 to 10), Scouts (boys and girls aged 10 to 14), or Explorers (boys and girls aged 14 to 17) or helping in the background with things such as building maintenance, finances etc, please contact Kyle and Carrick Scouts using the link below.

If you would like to join Scouts Association in South Ayrshire we have groups across the Kyle and Carrick District. Find more information on Kyle and Carrick Scout District