…..was a motto I was very familiar with when I was a girl guide many years ago, so I was delighted to be back in good company at the 1st Westhill Scout Group’s AGM on Friday night.

Once the usual business was done with the election of office-bearers and annual reports, we were treated to presentations from various packs and colonies. First up was a Beaver who took stage fright! The Redwood Beavers were next and told us how they had gained lots of new badges throughout the year including ones for first aid skills and hiking. They told their story through a series of delightful sketches, finishing off with how Ben the Beaver mascot had travelled all over the country to different scout groups and after spending some time in Westhill was now ready to be passed to the next pack.

The Cubs have had a busy year with fishing at Raemoir, having pillow fights at Templer’s Park, visiting the Mountain Rescue Centre and working hard for their DIY and chef’s badges.

The Bagheera Pack also completed their DIY badges as well as fitting in some jousting, visiting Carnie Woods, eating toasted mashmallows and litter picking – what all good scouts do!

1st Westhill Scouts are looking forward to joining hundreds of other scouts at the Gordon Gathering at Lyne of Skene on 6-8 June for a weekend of camping and activities.

The scouts have various volunteer opportunities. If you want to get involved check out their website for contact details. Whether you can offer your skills on the parent committee, maintaining the scout hut, admin support or supporting the leaders, you can help them to “create a better future in the community”.