Cubs Halloween Party 2014

The two scariest Cubs

Ghouls, ghosts, vampires, zombies and monsters packed the hall on November 2nd for a grim and disturbing scene: the join Squirrel and Panther Cub pack Halloween Party. The scary undertakers, werewolves, mad-scientists, (plus the not so scary tigers and bunnies) were in for a spooky night of festivities.

The hall, finely decorated with skulls, creepy pictures, and an enormous spider hanging from the roof saw the evening commence with some Halloween themed relay races before the Cubs rushed into the small hall to fill their faces with snacks and pop. Following this, there was the traditional mummy wrapping game where one member from each six gets wrapped in toilet paper by the rest of the six. The best wrapped mummy at the end of the game wins. Before the Cubs could go home, the winners of the best costume were announced and the person with the most skilfully carved pumpkin was congratulated. The evening was rounded off by nobody going anywhere near Neil’s office.

Neil's Office

Cubs Visit Darlington Police Station

Under arrest: the Cubs inside a police cell

At the end of September, Cubs from the Squirrel pack visited Darlington Police station. They were shown around by Chief Inspector Dave Sanderson and learned about the history of the station, the different sections of policing, and the resources and equipment which Durham Constabulary uses. This was followed by a guided tour around the station.

First stop: custardy. The officers working there that evening were grilled by the Cubs on a wide variety of hypothetical situations and scenarios. Then, the Cubs were shut into a bland, empty cell where it was pitch black to see what a night locked there would be like.

The Cubs were then taken outside and shown the police vans and cars. They got to look at some of the police technology used in the vehicles and play with the sirens and flashing blue lights.

Before they departed, they returned inside the station so their knowledge could be tested in a 10 question quiz. Amazingly, all sixes managed to get full marks and they all received a certificate for their efforts.

Overall, the Cubs thoroughly enjoyed the visit probably too much as many were eager to see inside the police van and explore custardy again.