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2012-12-06 – Philpott Carol Singing

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At 6pm on Thursday 6th December, the Philpott Colony joined in withi2christmas_tree other Beavers and Cubs from Dartford District to sing Carols to the visitors in the foyer of Darent Valley Hospital. It was a very cold night and we were all very glad to be inside. We donned festive hats and buckets were rattled with the monies being raised for the Lollipop Appeal for the children’s dept of the Hospital.

Our thanks to Sue of 6th The Brent Scout Group for organising the event and for the hospitals photocopier for pumping out lots of emergency copies of the song sheets which were needed due to the turn out of children far exceeding expectations.

Merry Christmas to you all

Philpott beavers @ Darent Valley Hospital singing carols for hospital charity. December 2012

Philpott beavers @ Darent Valley Hospital singing carols for hospital charity. December 2012

2012-11-24 – Cubs Visit Tower Bridge

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18 young folk and 6 leaders from the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Phillips and Collins Cub packs went to London by train to visit the Tower Bridge Exhibition 

Tower Bridge is one of the most famous of London’s iconic landmarks and a showcase for Victorian engineering.  Having taken 8 years to build, with a workforce of 432 labourers, the bridge, which is built from Cornish granite, Portland stone and 11,000 tons of steel, finally opened for public use on 30th June 1894, providing a much needed eastern gateway between the busy East End and the South East.

After the exhibition, our young folk made their way back to our Scout hall and enjoyed a sausage and chip supper, followed by games, a film and a sleepover.

A great time was had by all.

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2012-12-02 – 96th Birthday Celebrations

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5th Dartford Scout Groups 96th Birthday Celebrations

At 10:15 on Sunday 2nd December, a grand parade of over 120 members from all sections of the 5th Dartford Scout group walked down West Hill in an orderly fashion bearing their sections colours, to be greeted at the Methodist Church by a very warm welcome. Banners and balloons decorated the church and we even had Stevie Wonder singing Happy Birthday to us (via C.D.) Continue reading →

2012-11-21 – Skilled Shot for Megan

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Tonight, the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s GSL, Paul Boreham, dropped in on the Phillips Pack to present Megan O’Brien with her “Skilled Shot” NSRA Youth Proficiency Scheme accreditation.  Megan is the group’s youngest holder of this air rifle target shooting qualification, which was gained following a 7 week course, written exam and competition and at only 9, she’s already looking forward to attending her first National competition next year.  Well done Megan

2012-11-15 – 20yrs Service for Tim

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Thursday 15th November 2012 

Burne Troop received a visit from the District Commissioner Angela Rainey who presented Tim Roscoe A.S.L. with his 20 year Service Certificate and Badge. This award was much deserved as Tim was the Groups Venture Scout Leader for many years before swapping roles and joining Burne Troop over 3 years ago. He is a highly regarded and a very much valued member of the Leadership team.

Well Done Tim and thanks for all your help.

Del.

2012-11-08 – Long Service Awards Presentation

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Long Service Presentations to Big Beaver & Bearded Beaver

On Thursday 8th November the District Commissioner Angela Rainey visited the Philpott Colony and after joining in with our Camp Fire night and leading the singing of Kum Ba Yah! she made very important presentations to two of our Leaders in front of Beavers and parents alike.  Firstly Big Beaver ‘our Julie’ was awarded her 15 year service certificate and badge, followed by Bearded Beaver, my Oliver, who was awarded his 10 year service certificate and badge.

Congratulations and very many thanks to them both for all their years of loyalty and help to me and the Group. You both deserve this recognition as without you Philpott Colony would not be so strong.

Well Done!

Auntie Beaver.

 

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2012-11-01 – Beavers Halloween Party

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Annual Beaver Halloween Party  Thursday 1st Nov 2012

A super evening was had by all at the annual 5th Dartford Beavers Halloween Party. 28 Beavers from all three colonies turned up in their gruesome costumes for 2 hours of traditional games including getting the doughnuts off the string (no hands allowed) apple bobbing, scary picture matching and no Beaver Party would ever be complete without the ever popular ‘Story Game’ particularly enjoyed by the Leaders who can’t wait to join in!!  With a break half way through for some ghostly grub washed down with witches brew the time flew by. Each Beaver was given a bag of treats to take home along with lots of happy memories and Mr Bones was put safely back in his coffin ready for next year. Ooooh Spooky!!!

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