5th Dartford Scouts - 5th Dartford Scout Group http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk Scouting Online Fri, 18 May 2012 15:07:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Lloyds Banking Community Fund – Vote Now! http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5360 http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5360#comments Fri, 18 May 2012 14:46:59 +0000 Jason http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5360 The 5th Dartford Scout Group’s fundraising team have been successful in getting us to the regional shortlist for help from the Lloyds Banking Group’s Community Fund.  However, that’s only the start as now we need you, your friends and family and ANYONE you can to vote for us.  It’s quite simple, the more votes we get, the more likely we are to receive a grant. Voting is really easy, simply click here and register to vote. Alternatively, you can vote by text, by texting VOTE DA1 to 61119.

]]> http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?feed=rss2&p=5360 0 Disco & Curry Night – 19th May – Book Now! http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5285 http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5285#comments Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:31:25 +0000 Jason http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5285 A few tickets are still available for this Saturday’s Disco & Curry Night at the Amar Hall, 21 East Hill.

This is going to be a cracking evening amongst friends old and new and we look forward to seeing you there.

To reserve your tickets contact fundraising@5thdartfordscouts.org.uk or speak with your section leader ASAP.

]]> http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?feed=rss2&p=5285 0 Hobbycraft Crown Making Competition http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5318 http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5318#comments Mon, 07 May 2012 23:28:01 +0000 Jason http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5318 The Crayford branch of Hobbycraft have launched a Crown making competition for local Beaver Scouts, which the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Beaver sections have entered into. In order to support our Beaver Scouts, you need to get yourself down to Hobbycraft Crayford between 25th May and Friday 1st June and cast your vote.

]]> http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?feed=rss2&p=5318 0 2012-05-12 – 15th Jamboree on the Trail (JOTT) http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5342 http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5342#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:07 +0000 Jason http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5342 Members of the whole of Dartford District and family members joined the walk at various points along the route of the Darent Valley Path starting from Otford moving up to Sevenoaks and then winding their way back to Sutton-at-Hone Football Club.

Due to an event already taking part in Central park the latter part of the route was done in reverse by the younger members this year, starting in the park and walking to join the other walkers at Sutton-at-Hone.

After weeks of rain, the sun shone making it perfect weather for the occasion. Hundreds of people walked altogether with plenty of Red neckerchiefs on show. A good chance to have a relaxed chat to parents and young adventurers en-route and a chance for them to earn their Hikes Away badges.

At the finish everyone was rewarded with a JOTT badge, crisps, cakes and drinks.

Well done to everyone who completed the course however far but particularly to Adam Lloyd who jogged the complete route and finished the course just as the Beavers were starting at 2.15pm.

Hope to see even more of you and your families next year.

Regards Wendy

]]> http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?feed=rss2&p=5342 0 2012-05-11 – 7th Ntl Scout Archery Competition http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5324 http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5324#comments Sun, 13 May 2012 21:27:17 +0000 Jason http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5324 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.

]]> http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?feed=rss2&p=5324 0 London to Brighton for British Heart Foundation http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5303 http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5303#comments Thu, 03 May 2012 17:56:02 +0000 Jason http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5303 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

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]]> http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?feed=rss2&p=5312 0 2012-04-22 – St George’s Parade http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5297 http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5297#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 13:11:15 +0000 Jason http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5297 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.

]]> http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?feed=rss2&p=5297 0 2012-04-06 – Easter Camp @ Thriftwood http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5273 http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5273#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:49:08 +0000 Jason http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5273 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.

]]> http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?feed=rss2&p=5273 0 We’re a chosen charity at ASDA Living – Dartford http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5249 http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5249#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 09:35:49 +0000 Jason http://www.5thdartfordscouts.org.uk/?p=5249 The Dartford branch of ASDA Living, situated at Prospect Place, has selected the 5th Dartford Scout Group as one of it’s charities, so if you’re looking to spruce up your home  over Easter, why not check out the store and vote for us at the checkout as demonstrated by Isobel of the Edwards beavers, who popped her green token into our charity.

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