A BEAVER Colony for six-to-eight-year-olds is desperately seeking a new leader, or has warned it will have to close - just one year short of 1st Woodbridge Scout Group's much-anticipated centenary.

1st Woodbridge Beaver Colony would love you to join them if you have some free time and can organise activities such as crafts, games and cooking, on a Monday evening from 5.25pm to 6.25pm at the Scout Hut in the centre of town, plus the occasional trip for crabbing or a forest walk etc.

"If we were to close, the children would be absolutely devastated," said Assistant Leader Nicky Page.

Anyone, male or female over the age of 18, may apply for the role, subject to CRB clearance. You should be able to offer "enthusiasm and commitment" to the Beaver Colony's 18 boys and girls from the town and surrounding villages, who then move on through the sections to Cubs, Scouts and Explorers.

"I promise you will get a lot back from seeing the children so happy," added Mrs Page. Training is provided, and the Leader is supported by his/her Assistant and two members of the Explorer group. You will also get support from the team of leaders from the other sections within the group.

Present Leader Anita Fawcett, who is having to give up the role due to other commitments, said: "When I began to get involved with Beavers seven years ago I had three energetic little sons, the youngest being only two, also an evening job and a husband working long hours. But it has been a very positive, worthwhile hobby and I have really enjoyed being part of 1st Woodbridge over all those years."

"A new Leader is needed from September, and anyone is welcome to come along to see what we do, try it, and see if it's for them," added Mrs Page.

If you are interested please contact Dave Sanders, Scouter In Charge, on 05602 398995, e.mail gsl@1stwoodbridge.org.uk
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