Another success for the 5th Dartford Players with their non-violent ‘Canoe Done It?” mystery, which was well attended as usual. Cast member Darren was the culprit on this occasion having sabotaged the canoe race for financial gain! However, he was rumbled and the only one to gain on the night was our New Hall Fund as the evening raised £469.24.
Thank you to everyone who supported this evening and to the cast and catering team for making it such an enjoyable evening. Continue reading
Once again, The 5th Dartford Scout Group are collecting the Sainsbury’s Active Kids vouchers, which help us to replace and maintain equipment. This year’s scheme started on 30th January and will run until 22nd May, so a much longer run than last year. The usual collecting box will be just inside the door at the hall for this years vouchers.
Well as usual, Del & Wendy’s annual 5th Dartford quiz night was a sell out success with the hall packed to capacity and everyone participating. The winning team was headed up by Burne Troop’s Tim Roscoe. We’re pleased to announce that after prizes etc there was a proffit of £297, which will be put to good use within the group. 
Thankyou to everyone who attended and had a great evening and especially to Del and Wendy for hosting the event.
Despite a lower than hoped attendance, the 40 or so who came to our Mamma Mia fundraiser had a great time watching and singing along to this iconic film and many had really pushed the boat out with their costumes to add to the party atmosphere as you’ll see in the photo’s bellow. Younger members helped raise funds, by making and selling popcorn, sweets and ice creams and handing out hot dogs, which came in the price of the ticket. Another successful social evening where we raised over £200 for the New Hall Fund.
Philpott Beaver Colony Queens Diamond Jubilee Party 31st May 2012
The 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Philpott Beavers enjoyed a traditional party on Thursday 31st May to celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee and luckily for us ‘Before the rains came’. 21 Beavers all dressed in red, white and blue arrived and joined in the games of musical chairs, balloon races and musical bumps. At 4.45 we stopped the games picked up our crowns and went outside for a lovely tea-party. Sandwiches, crisps, sausages, festive cakes all washed down with a bottle of pop. We raised our glasses (paper cups) to the Queen and finished with all invested members renewing their Beaver Promise.
As it was Joey Junior’s (Ashley) birthday on Sunday we replaced his crown with the birthday hat and sang to him much to his embarrassment .
All in all a jolly good time was had by all.
Auntie Beaver
On the 26th May myself, Stuart, Darren, Zara, Dan, Fra, Dave, Adam and a couple of others AKA “Ryan’s Rino’s” are doing the 60 mile London to Brighton Night ride in aid of the British Heart Foundation.
As some of you may know our son Ryan had to have an operation at the start of the year to fix a hole in his heart. Thanks to the research carried out by this great charity Ryan is on the mend and jumping around like a 2 year should be!
I know times are tough but we would really appreciate it if you could sponsor us – every little helps!!!
Please click here to visit our Just Giving page.
Thank you and wish us luck!!!
Vicky Watts
Edwards-Colony Beaver Leader
What can we say about this night other than a total success? Everyone had a fantastic time amongst friends old and new and we raised £600.00 for the New Hall Fund to boot! Many thanks to Russ for hatching the plan and acting as Master of Ceromonies for the evening. Even the “Cast” were unaware as to the identity of the “Criminal” right up to the end. I don’t think there will be any Oscar nominations handed out, but there will be the memories of a good night for years to come. Special thanks to Maggie and Karren for keeping us all well fed and to the Worshipful Mayor of Dartford, Cllr Eddie Lampkin for joing in with our folly.
And They’re Off!
The gates are up for the race of the year, which is getting your hands on the tickets to our annual Race Night. Tickets are now available directly from Paul, but they are limited and this event always sells out fast. So be fast and be first to secure your tables and horses.
As always, the admission fee includes a Sausage and Chip supper and feel free to bring your own drinks and refreshments.
We look forward to seeing as many members, families and friends old and new.
All proceeds to go towards the New Hall Fund.
Leaders and Parents New & Old put their brains and taste buds to the test for an evening of fun at the annual 5th Dartford Scout Group’s quiz night. They decyphered codes, had to recognize famous faces, test their spelling ability, taste the flavours in various fruit juices and remember music from the past. A profit of £143 went to Group funds and the triumphant team were presented with bottles of Bucks Fizz & Boxes of Chocolates.
Watch this space for the date of the next one.
Tonight, the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Earley Troop were offered the opportunity to tackle the high ropes at Pirate Cove, Bluewater (Formally Tree jumpers) for free - Together with a reduced rate crazy golf too.
21 of our number turned out to test the course, which was set in a very clean and tidy surroundings. Everyone had a great time and I’m sure our lads have told all their non scouting friends what fun climbing is.
Thanks to Pirate Cove and Kent Scouts for this opportunity.
