Working towards their animal freind badge, members of the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Paecock Beaver-Colony recently visited Pets at Home in Crayford.
2011-03-25 – Leigh Pack Climbing
Tonight, the 5th Dartford Scout group’s Leigh-Pack cubs had a climbing session booked for them by Akela John. Several members of the Kent Scout Mountaineering Team turned out to assist with what was for many of the youngsters their first climb. Notably, there were a couple of natural climbers in the number of young people who made several different ascents to ring the bells up top with ease.
777 – 2011-03-26 – Update from Alex
“I have been getting on with the rowing and basic fitness programme that Mal and I put together and have so far managed to get all the sessions in. My main complaint would be blisters on my hands but hopefully now they have formed hard pads it should become a lot easier. The weather here is creeping up to 30 degrees and is pleasant unless you are out and about working at different locations.
Mal and I are now beginning the process of organising flights and working out key timings so that we keep on schedule. We are aiming to keep all runs below 5 hours.”
Alex
777 – New Hall Fundraising Latest
The new web page for the 777 marathon fundraising drive for the New Hall Fund has been put in place and we’re ready to start reporting on Malcolm and Alex’s training and plans for their mamouth task. Keep up to date with the latest events, news and sponsors Here.
2011-03-24 – Let’s Get This Ball Rolling.
The drive to get the fundraising ball rolling started last night with the committee consolidating the plans and action points to move on with this mamouth task. Watch this space to see how we do and to find out how you can help.
2011-03-19 – District Cross Country Race
Today, members from all sections of the 5th Dartford Scout Group turned out to compete in the Annual District Cross Country race at Canada Heights, on what has probably been the most glorious, sunny day of the year thus far.
Our competeing boys and girls put in a 100% effort today, many of whom have never run in a cross-country event before. They should all take a bow and be commended on their achievement regardless of the final results, which we’ve listed below.
Team events:
6-7yrs – Beavers – 5th Peacock-colony – 1st place.
7-8yrs – Beavers – 5th Phillpot-colony – 3rd place.
8-9yrs – Cubs – 5th Leigh-pack – 3rd place.
9-10yrs – Cubs – 5th Collins-pack – 1st place.
Individual events:
6-7yrs – Beavers – Harry – 5th Peacock-colony – 2nd place.
6-7yrs – Beavers – Jack – 5th Phillpot-colony – 4th place.
7-8yrs – Beavers – Oscar – 5th Phillpot-colony – 3rd place.
9-10yrs – Cubs – Ted (1st), Jack (2nd), Sean (3rd)
Under 12yrs – Scouts – James – 3rd place.
A big thank you to all the members and family who took the time to turn out and support the 5th today.
2011-03-17 – Collins visit Dartford Fire Station
On 17th March, The 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Collins cub pack including 32 Cubs, 1 Beaver, 1 Scout & 2 future Beavers invaded Dartford fire station.
We started with an explanation from Dave on how the Fire Station works and a quick briefing on safety around the station. Then Blue Watch gave the Cubs a guided tour of one of Dartford’s Fire Engines, showing us a fantastic display of what equipment is used by Fire Fighters and where it is stored on the Fire Engine. Jack one of our Cubs was given the opportunity to be kitted out in the full Fire Fighters Protective Uniform to demonstrated what is worn during the day to day duties that the crew perform.
Everyone got the opportunity to sit in the Fire Engine and were shown the lights and sirens. Then came the highlight of the night when the Cubs and Leaders were allowed to use the Fire hose to put out imaginary fires.
I would like to say a big Thank You to Tracy, Kimberley and Kay for their help with escorting the young people around the station and to the parents for transporting them to the station.
Michelle Watts (Collins Pack)
And…………. some video of the event too………
2011-03-06 – Chief Scout Bronze Awards
On 6th March, 8 Beaver Scouts from the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Peacock and Philpott colonies attended a district Chief Scout Bronze award presentation at the Fleetdown Community Centre to honour the achievement of some of our youngest members in gaining this award. 
2011-03-05 – Scout Climbers Badge Day
Today, the 5th Dartford Scout Group held a Scout climbing day for members of the Earley & Burne Scout troops and representatives of the 9th Dartford Scout Group. The day started at 09:30 with 21 Scouts ready to learn about the knots, equipment and safety aspects before the afternoon’s practical session.
After lunch, the wall was divided in to 7 climbs of varying difficulty and 1 abseil. In order to qualify, each Scout had to complete 4 different climbs (incl 1 difficult climb) and the abseil. Working in pairs and supervised by permitted instructors, the Scouts took it in turn to either climb or belay having fitted their own harnesses, belay systems and safety knots.
I am pleased to announce that every scout completed the required number of climbs and was awarded the activity badge.
A special mention must be made to 3 Scouts in particular (1 from each troop) who despite their obvious fear of heights were able to muster the courage with the support of everyone on the ground. This is what makes us Scouts!
A big thanks to all the leaders and instructors who gave their time on the day to make this course happen.
ShelterBox Update
As you’ll no doubt recall, the 5th Dartford Scout Group worked hard in 2010 to raise funds for ShelterBox. We are now delighted to let you know that our donation of £708.62 has enabled 2 boxes to be allocated and we can even trace their location here, wherever in the world they are deployed.
