01/04/2026
What a weekend we are having. The sun may not be shinning. But we are having fun. From visiting the park. Shrugborough and today we have been to the national arboretum.
The children have loved seeing the animals. Exploring. Being with friends.
19/03/2026
Enjoying the sunshine and seeing the lovely animals at Twycross zoo. With our friends.
Rachel Matthews
13/02/2026
Celebrating Chinese new year.
24/01/2026
Haven't posted in a while. But this week we have had lots of fun.
We started our bird feeders ready for big bird watch week. We also enjoyed a day at Amerton farm looking at the animals and playing with our friends.
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20/12/2025
Merry Christmas to all my families and friends. Thank you for all my cards and presents. You have spoilt me. I hope you all have a lovely Christmas. And a Happy new Year. X
03/12/2025
Lovely morning at play group. The local police came for a visit. We had fun trying on the helmets, coats, and sitting in their police van. They even had the sirens going. Thank you Hawksyard Ducklings for organising. Xx๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐๐
27/10/2025
๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ๐ Uncover the Ghostly Tale of Dr Palmer โ The Rugeley Poisoner! ๐๐ต๏ธโโ๏ธ
This Halloween, take a chilling stroll through local history with our new Story Walk, themed around Dr William Palmer, the infamous Rugeley Poisoner. Tried at the Old Bailey and executed at Stafford Prison in 1856, his dark legacy still haunts the Midlandsโฆ
๐ป As part of a special project with The Friends of Hednesford Park and Cannock Chase National Landscape, the Beavers from 1st Rugeley Scouts have been learning about Slitting Mill and Dr Palmer to earn their Guardians of Cannock Chase badge.
๐ง Their creative work is now featured in 10 story walk frames across:
๐ Cannock Park
๐ Elmore Park
๐ Ravenhill Park
๐ Hednesford Park
๐ฒ Scan the QR code on each frame to unlock spooky facts and stories โ collect all 10 to receive a FREE activity booklet via the Cannock Chase Can app!
๐๏ธ Available throughout half term and Halloween โ perfect for families, history lovers, and brave explorers!
Photo: Emma Timmis (Akela, Deputy Group Leader for 1st Rugeley Scouts) with Alvie and Quinn in Elmore Park
17/06/2025
With the weather being so nice we have had lots of water play. Including a visit to Brereton park for a splash. The children have enjoyed themselves.