At the last cub meeting before Christmas all our Mums and Dads were invited along for an evening of games and presentations.

Everyone had a great time, and we particularly enjoyed the Pirates game where Raksha shouted out instructions like 'Port', 'Starboard' and we all had to run to the right side of the room or do the action that went with the shout. When Raksha shouted 'Weevils' we all had to get down on our backs and wriggle our legs and arms in the air! Some of the parents were hilarious!

Akela had also cut up loads of Christmas cards, and all the parts were spread out on the floor. We were then all split out into teams and had to take turns to try and match up the bits of the cards.

Then everyone sat down for a well earned rest and some food and drinks.

Then Akela began the presentations with a rumour that we were expecting a special visitor!

Three of the Dads (Bob and 2 Daves) were given special thank yous for helping with the DIY badge.

Akela gave a special presentation to her three Sixers, and Samuel won an award for the best attendance during 2007 (he didn't miss a single meet!).

The winning Six was announced as Yellow Six, and Lewis and his Six all received special centenary neckerchiefs.

Finally our surprise guest turned up and it was the Deputy District Commissioner! She had come to present Chief Scout Silver Arrow Awards to me and Samuel. Wow!