Category Archives: Scout Blog
2012-05-25 – District Tug-of-War
Tonight the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Earley Troop represented the group at the Anual district Tug of War competition. The event was, as always, well attended and with two eager teams we were ready for the challenge on what was a glorious early summer’s evening. Both teams qualified for the main competition, with the B-team reaching the quater finals and the A-Team reaching the finals to place 2nd overall.
Well done to everyone who attended.
Friendship / Scout Square Knot – How to do it…!
2012-05-11 – 7th Ntl Scout Archery Competition
This was a camp of many firsts for the 5th Dartford Scout Group. For three of the 7 Scouts attending it was their first camp as Scouts; It was the first time the 5th had competed at the National Scout Archery Competition and it was the first time we had taken a Gold medal, thanks to Burne Troop’s Matthew Buttler who won the under 12’s 20yd target competition.
The camp was held at Phasels Wood in Herts, nr Kings Langley, which is @ an hour from home. The campsite is vast with large open fields and wooded areas, which were perfect for the field events, clout and target in which we all participated. Paul and Jason were joined on this camp by Russ Kettley, the 5th’s Quatermaster, who looked after camp whilst we were competing and prepared all our meals. The weather was perfect for the event, with glorious sunshine and most of all it remained dry. Other activities, which the Scouts took advantage of beetween events included the high ropes, assault course, crate stacking and zip wire. All the Scouts had a great time and are already looking forward to next year’s competition. Who’d have thought that only 4 weeks ago we were missing the boss at 10 yards and our standards have improved through practice and instruction by our own archery leaders Lynn, Debbie, Maggie and Jim to whom we offer our thanks and to Russ for looking after us.
2012-04-22 – St George’s Parade
The sun shone for the 5th Dartford Scout Group today along with other groups, Brownies and Guide sections for the Dartford district St George’s Day service and parade in Central Park. As always, the 5th were well represented and looked smart and well turned out. After the parade, which took place in the park this year, The Earley-Troops George, Kyle and Henry were presented with their Kent County Invicta Challenge awards by District Scout Leader Wayne Tomkinson.
2012-04-06 – Easter Camp @ Thriftwood
On a bright & sunny Good Friday’s morning, members of the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Earley-Troop, Burne Troop and Johnston Explorers descended on Thriftwood Campsite, Brentwood for our annual Easter Camp. Conditions upon arrival were favourable and setting up in the sunshine is always a bonus.
The programme was a simple one, with all meals cooked by the Scouts “Backwoods” style and activities including fishing, whittling, axe & saw, camp gadgets, canoeing, 3D maze, assault course and the Easter Egg Hunt.
Every Scout was able to catch at least one fish, but many landed a considerable catch, with some very nice specimens caught too.
The 5th Easter Camp is widely known for its adventurous menu choices, where the Scouts are asked to prepare and cook food they wouldn’t usually attempt in an oven, let alone over coals and this camp was no exception with 3 large fresh whole salmon selected Friday morning. With only 3 passers on the meal, the overwhelming buzz from the Scouts was that the fish was a success and tasted even better having done it themselves.
Thanks to Darren for the planning of this camp and to all the attending leaders who made it possible.
2012-03-17 – District Cross Country Run
Canada Heights Swanley was the venue once again this year, but instead of last years glorious sunshine, it was wet. However this didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the boys and girls from 5th Dartford with plenty of Beavers, Cubs and Scouts all taking part and doing their best with several certificates won in differing age groups.
A special mention for Jack, Ted & Sean all from Collins pack who took First, Second and Third place in their age Group (10 yr old cubs) and this was the fifth year running they achieved this. It started when they were six running as Beavers. What an achievement! Hopefully Burne Troop will benefit from them next year as Jack & Ted (The Twins) get invested as Scouts next week.
Well done to everyone who took part and completed the muddy course.
Wendy
2012-03-09 – First Aid Fakery
Tonight, members of the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Earley-Troop put together what they’d learnt about some wounds and dressings for a light hearted conclusion to the subject with some interesting results as the pictures show.
2012-03-03 – Quiz Night
Quiz Night Saturday 3rd March 2012
Great fun and a little mental stimulation was had at our annual Quiz Night on Saturday plus we managed to raise £252 of which the £80 raffle monies and a donation at the end of the evening of £10 will go to the New Hall Fund and the rest of the monies to the normal running costs of the Group.
The competitors had to name the Dartford pubs from black & white photos of the doors. Tell us the names of the fresh herbs supplied. Spell correctly a list of Poisons and name the song & artist in the ever popular music round. Along with these a good mix of general knowledge made the evening go well and the team made up of The Elliotts, Griffins, Goodes & Friends won the event for the second year running but by a very close margin. Many thanks to the team who came last for entering into the spirit of the night and became our ‘Cadburys Fruit & Nut cases’.
It was great to see so many former parents still supporting us but it would be even nicer to see some new faces next time. If you have never been to a Quiz Night there is no embarrassment caused as all questions are answered as a team, written down on paper and we do try to make them fun rather than intellectual. So watch this space for the date of the next one.
We’re Collecting Sainsbury’s & Tesco’s Vouchers
We’re now collecting the Sainsbury’s Active Kids & Tesco vouchers and you’ll find our collection box in the Scout hall foyer. For both the last two years, the parents
and friends of the 5th Dartford Scout Group have collected over 15,000 points, which have been converted to invaluable equipment for our young people.
Please do what you can to collect as many of these valuable vouchers from your own shopping or from friends and relatives.