Caterham District Scouts

In November the 1st Caterham Cubs had an excellent visit to Skaterham Skate Park. Some of us had never skated, while others were regulars, but we all enjoyed it very much – even Akela had a go!

The children brought along their own inline skates, scooters and skate-boards if they had them and shared so everyone had a chance to have a go on most things. After getting our helmets and pads on we had a short safety talk and a demonstration on how to start and stop safely, and then we got on with the fun!

During our visit we were lucky enough to have a skateboarding demonstration by one of Skaterham’s most experienced skaters and he was on hand throughout the evening to give the Cubs any hints and tips. We also had a break for a drink and a snack to keep the energy levels up!

The evening concluded without injury, so the children all left having had a great time. As a youth group we were offered a significant discount on the private hire rate and we would thoroughly recommend it as a way of working towards the skating badge!

Mary Clair Kelly