CUB BADGES

Local Knowledge

3 parts must be completed

Either: Find out about someone who lived in or near where you live who was or is famous, Or: Visit and find out about a famous old building, monument, earthworks or other place of historical interest. Talk about what you have found out with your Leader or other Cub Scouts.

Find out the meaning of, and collect pictures of, either your County, borough, District, town or village coat of arms. Tell your Leader in how many places you have seen the coat of arms displayed

Talk to someone who has lived in your local area for a long time. Find out about what they did when they were young and what changes they have seen in your local area over the past years

Draw a map of your area and mark on it places of interest

With other Cub Scouts, go on a short walk in your local area. Point out to your Leader(s) anything you find interesting

Visit a local emergency service station such as police, fire, ambulance services, coastguard or mountain rescue. Find out how the station is run.