Hobbycraft at Crayford played host to 16 Philpott Beavers at 4.30pm on a very warm Thursday afternoon.
Father’s Day gifts were the order of the day and after a warm welcome from Debbie & Kirsty and a few ‘house rules’ and a toilet run we set to work cutting and gluing various small pieces of patterned tissue paper to transform plain grey cardboard chests into colourful boxes which we later filled with chocolates.
During our visit the boys were also given a much needed drink and biscuit and after a round of applause for our most welcoming hosts the Beavers were collected by their parents at 5.50.
Our thanks to Hobbycraft, we look forward to visiting you again.
Below – a few pictures from the day; If you’ve taken any photos at this event and would like to include them in our archive, please email them to: 
The 5th Dartford Scout Group were well represented at this years 
Today, many of the cubs and beavers who are going on the Disney 2014 trip, attended a bag packing session at Dartford Sainsbury’s to help raise funds for the trip. Our young adventurers, accompanied by 
a parent, did one of two 2hr sessions and we’re pleased to advise that the bucket count for today was £547.15. We were also able to collect 625 Active Kids vouchers (running total now 9600) with customers realising that Scouts can benefit from them too.
Today, the 5th Dartford Scout Group paraded proudly to Dartford Central park to meet up with other Scouting and Guiding groups in the district to celebrate St Georges day in glorious sunshine.
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
Working towards their 
