On 21st September 2022, we hosted a firewalking challenge to raise funds for our new building. The firewalking itself will be run by experts from BLAZE — a team with over 30 years experience. Why do we want a new building?…
A Successful Summer Camp!
We held our joint Beaver-Cub camp in July, armed with 13 Beavers, 11 Cubs, 6 Scouts, 4 Explorers, and an army of 15 grown ups! Here are some pictures from our weekend away!
Cubs Sponsored Litter Pick 2022
The Cubs at 2nd Beeston Sea Scout are taking part in a sponsored litter pick on Saturday 2nd April 2022 in aid of purchasing new water equipment for use by the Cubs at the group. This sponsored litter pick will…
Our Scout Leader Ben, passes his FSRT course
At 2nd Beeston Sea Scouts we are committed to ensuring our leaders have the right training they need to do their role. Most recently our Scout Leader, Ben, has achieved his FSRT (Foundation Safety and Rescue Training). This is a…
Marex Marine and Risk Consultancy supports safety training
As part of their commitment to water safety Marex Marine and Risk Consultancy have donated one of their water safety training manikins to our group. The manikin (which has been named ‘Wilson’) will be used in various aspects of safety…
East Midland Airport funds new buoyancy aids
A generous grant from East Midlands Airport Community Fund has funded new buoyancy aids for our younger sections. This has allowed us to have more young people on the water at a time, having fun and gaining water confidence. After…
Sport England funds new kayaks
We are very grateful to Sport England for a £9000 grant to purchase 12 kayaks along with a new canoe trailer to carry them. This was awarded as part of their Return to Play programme.This funding has also permitted us…
Plant Show 2021
On a fine Saturday afternoon 2nd Beeston welcomed the local community to visit us yo buy the plants that some of our parents have been growing. They managed to produce and impressive range of flowers, vegetables, indoor plants and shrubs.The…
Running repairs to the scoop stretcher
Group engineer Paul Boss carries out maintenance to allow Scouts to do training in water rescue.
Kayak bouyancy bags arrived
These kayak bouyancy bags, which were purchased with a grant from Magic Little Grants, have now been collected. Hopefully we will get these into the kayaks on the island, and get them in use later this year. Thank you to…
