BEAVER, Cub and Scout groups have remained active in recent weeks - with plenty of activities to work on from home.

Although currently unable to meet face-to-face, members of the 1st Charmouth group have still been busy tackling challenges and activities.

Building a bottle boat from recyclable materials proved to be extremely popular with the Cub and Scout groups, with photos of more than ten crafted boats being sent in to the section leaders. Each one floated and stayed upright, whether in the kitchen sink or the bath tub - one was even launched into a large puddle. The making of a West African instrument called a Djembe drum was also popular, although according to Scout leaders, not necessarily with parents or neighbours.

Meanwhile, the Beavers have been tackling their Astronomy Badge. To get this started, the group leader arranged for Bob Mizon OBE, a member of the Wessex Astronomical Society, to give them a virtual tour of the universe using Zoom.

Mr Mizon began his presentation by showing the Beavers some of the rocks from outer space he had found on his travels and encouraged the Beavers to keep their eyes open for unusual looking objects. He then went on to describe each of the eight major planets in our solar system, explaining that Pluto had been relegated to a dwarf planet. The next step was a tour of the Milky Way and then then universe.

The Scout group is still accepting new members, and anyone with a child between the age of 8 and 13 who is interested in finding out more should contact group scout leader, Melanie Harvey, on 07890 540979.