The 5th Dartford Scout Group will be holding their annual quiz night on Saturday 19th February. This evening has proven exceedingly popular in past years so early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. Bring your own drinks and nibbles. 19:30 for 20:00 start. Strictly 8 per table @ just £2.50 per head and no children under 10yrs please. To book, please call Wendy on 01322 221 384 or by email to hurdwoad@aol.com
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Design-a-Badge Competition
The 5th Dartford Scout Group will be 95 years old in December 2011 and we would like to produce a new neckerchief badge for every member to wear to celebrate. Any member of the Group may take part in the competition.
All entries must be in by 1st March – Please hand them to your Section Leader any time before that date.
The following details must be on the badge in some form but the rest of the design is up to you:-
1) 5th Dartford Scout Group
2) 95 Years
3) 1916-2011
4) Fleur-de-Lys (centre part of the purple world badge)
No more than six different colours including edging stitching and please quote background colour.
Attached is the template…..
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Webb Ivory Fundraising – Christmas 2010
I would like to say a very big ‘Thank You’ to everyone who placed an order. We made a profit this year of £266.30, which will be invested in to the 5th Dartford Scout Group.
The winners of the ‘Biggest order’ prizes for each section were: Philpott Beavers – Bailey N, Peacock Beavers – Joshua L, Collins Pack – James B, Leigh Pack – Nathaniel H, Burne Troop – Sean A and Johnston Explorers – Tom F.
After 15 years I am sad to say this will be the last year of fund raising in this way. I would like to Congratulate several parents who year after year send in big orders and thank them enormously for their support, which has kept it going this long. They are Mrs Pay, Mrs Fenning, Mrs Seymour and Mrs Zimmerman.
Auntie Beaver (Wendy Hurd)
MoonMoth Crafts Invitation – 8th Feb 2011
The 5th Dartford Scout Group proudly present an evening with MoonMoth Crafts for a craft workshop at our hall on Tuesday 8th Feb 2011. Please complete and return the attached application form as soon as possible as places are limited. Go on, be a bit “Crafty” and join us for a couple of hours to save a fortune on those expensive shop bought greetings cards whilst supporting your son/daughter’s Scout Group to boot…..
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2011-01-07 – Winter Camp 2011
A big thank you to all 47 scouts, young and old, who attended winter camp 2011, on representing the 5th Dartford Scout Group at Gilwell Park. On Friday afternoon 5 leaders set up camp in the pouring rain and receiving scouts from early evening. With some 2500+ campers, all the grass turned to mud quickly. With so many activities available, the scouts and explorers were straight out enjoying themselves.
Despite the quagmire, we all had a good time. There were free Fun Fair Rides and a Disco, on both evenings. There was a variety of different activities from laser quasar to segways and climbing.
The Scouts made the most of their time at Gilwell, returning to the activities on Sunnday, whilst the Leaders dropped camp.
We couldn’t have done it without the help of parents providing transport to and from the venue, so a big thank you to them and all the leaders who made the camp possible.
Looking forward to the next camp!
Dave
Sainsburys Active Kids Voucher Haul 2010
Thank you to all parents who helped collect 15,000 vouchers for us this year. All the items requested have now been received and are in the hall being used, by all sections.
We ordered: An Equipment Storage Trolley, A Large ‘Connect 4’ Game, 10 Compasses, Multi-Coloured Skipping Ropes, 28 Tennis Racquets, Tennis Balls, Bean Bags and stilts. The scheme starts again for 2011 in February so please help us again this year by sending the tokens in.
Merry Christmas Everyone
As another year of busy scouting at the 5th Dartford Scout Group winds up, we have time to reflect upon what we have achieved and recharge over the holidays for what we hope will be an exciting year ahead in 2011. On behalf of all the young people, assistants, instructors, leaders, executive committee and trustees, we wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and productive New Year too.
2010-12-17 – Earley Troop Scout Of The Year
Tonight at the 5th Dartford Scout Groups’ last scouting night of the year, the Earley Troop declared Robert “Three Horn Bob” of the Falcons patrol as Scout of the year and presented him with Bear Grylls’ latest book on scouting skills and fieldcraft “Living Wild“, which the leaders had signed. Robert won with a total of 71 1/2 points – a clear 3 11/2 points above his nearest rival.
On behalf of all at the 5th Dartford Scout Group, we congratulate Robert on his achievement and look forward to a promising 2011 scouting for him.
New Years’ Eve Party Invite……..
It’s party time as always at the 5th Dartford Scout Group on New Year’s eve – 8pm ’till 1am. Bring your own drinks, nibbles and party spirit and enjoy the music with DJ’s Trevor and Sarah, with Karaoke for the brave too. Invite extended to all members of the 5th, their families, friends and scouting colleagues too – the more the merrier.
Don’t sit at home on your own, come on down and see in the New Year with friends old and new.
Adult Admission is just £1 in the bucket, under 18’s are free, but must be accompanied by an adult.
Hope to see you all there…………
Winter Camp 2011 – Info, Kit List & Health Form
These attachments is are the official branded parents information pack issued by the event organisers, which includes useful maps, directions and parking permit; our recomended kit list for this camp and the health information form which must be completed for ALL campers. Adults health forms may be handed over in a sealed envelope, which can be returned unopened at the end of camp
Our reference for the parking permit is: 11WC2300-9327 and the onsite contact details as per the permission form.
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