Grantham Cubs Support Local Nursing Home
Author: Richard Harvey
Published: December 12, 2016
Cubs from 7th Grantham enjoy volunteering at Newton House Nursing Home
The Cubs have done three visits so far which has seen them play games and talk with the residents as well as perform Christmas carols. The volunteering was part of the Million Hands initiative that aims to get half a million young people committed to removing social barriers, connecting communities and improving lives.
The Cubs chose dementia awareness as the social issue that they wanted to focus on and they have also been involved in talks about dementia to raise awareness of the condition.
Sue Newbatt, Group Scout Leader, said:
“The group will be carrying on their link with the nursing home and we are looking at other ways in which we can get involved with them. One idea being discussed is a teddy bears picnic.
“One of the highlights so far was when the Cubs - who are reaching the end of their centenary year, highlighting one hundred years of Cub Scouting - met one of the nursing home residents who also turned 100 this year.”
Find out more about the Million Hands Project.
The Cubs chose dementia awareness as the social issue that they wanted to focus on and they have also been involved in talks about dementia to raise awareness of the condition.
Sue Newbatt, Group Scout Leader, said:
“The group will be carrying on their link with the nursing home and we are looking at other ways in which we can get involved with them. One idea being discussed is a teddy bears picnic.
“One of the highlights so far was when the Cubs - who are reaching the end of their centenary year, highlighting one hundred years of Cub Scouting - met one of the nursing home residents who also turned 100 this year.”
Find out more about the Million Hands Project.
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Lincs County Bulletin. This is issued on the first Friday of each month. The bulletin will be sent to all adults registered on My Membership and distributed widely. To submit material for the bulletin please email howard.nelson@lincolnshirescouts.org.uk . Download as a PDF View historic Bulletins In this issue: From the County Lead Volunteer Award Nominations Are you looking to get a nights away permit Hykeham Scouts come to the rescue Lincolnshire ProgFest Saturday 12 October LincsFest - Don't miss out Splashlincs - last few places available! District Lead Volunteers Jamboree Young person Selection Membership fees explained
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