Bracknell

Beavers and biscuits were on the Christmas list for Bracknell Ladybank Residential Home residents during a visit from the 2nd Bracknell Scout group.

Last month residents of the Bracknell Forest Borough Council run care home were visited by the Lumberjacks and Mounties Beaver groups.

Consisting of almost 50 boys aged between six and eight years, the Beavers visited Ladybank as part of obtaining their Friendship Challenge badge.

The eager Beavers met with residents and asked them a variety of questions including "what life was like before television?"

Jan Pearson, Assistant Beaver Scout Leader, said: "The children were also keen to find out the residents age, with most being proud to respond.

"The Beavers then gave them Christmas hampers filled with tea, biscuits and a beaver made out of toilet roll."

After the children had finished chatting to the residents, everyone sat down for an entertaining game of bingo.

Ruth Halliday, Unit Manager for Ladybank, said: "The residents absolutely loved the visit from the Beavers and talked about it long after the visit had concluded.

"It really brightened up their day."

Cllr Dale Birch, Executive Member for Bracknell Adult Services, Health and Housing, said: "It's fantastic to see the Beavers bridging the gap between generations. I am sure both sides learnt a lot from each other.

"I am sure the visit by the Beavers to Ladybank will be fondly remembered by residents for a long time to come."

Bracknell Forest Borough Council