Tonight, The 5th Dartford Scout Group’s own Earley Troop was presented with the trophy for winning a district Five-a-Side competition a few weeks back. DSL Wayne Tomkinson made the unscheduled visit to present the trophy during a busy pancake tossing competition, which was won by the hawks.
To help with the water safety part of their Safety Badge, Terry a volunteer with the R.N.L.I. visited the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Philpott Beavers on their colony night. He showed them a short but very informative film, taught them the differences in the colours of the flags flown on beaches and their meanings and what to do in an emergency. Bearded Beaver was asked to put on a set of the crews protective clothing (much to his delight) and all the boys were given Lifeboat stickers.
As a ‘Thank you’ the Beavers all brought some 10p’s to make a silver river across the hall, which, when counted up at the end totaled £36.60 and this was presented to Terry to pass on, on our behalf to the R.N.L.I.
Tonight, the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Edwards Beaver colony invested two new members to it growing number. In front of their piers, leaders and parents; Luke and Isobel made the scout sign and made their Beaver Scout promise and now have the right an privilege to proudly wear the distinctive red group necker.
Today, the 5th Dartford Scout Group was visited by the cubs and leaders from the Cambria Sea Scouts’ Voyager Cub Pack for a session of Archery, Climbing and Rifle/Pistol target shooting. The cubs joined us just before 10am following a sleepover at Scout House and, as we were reliably informed, “Tons of Eggy Bread.”
The party was split in to 3 groups, which rotated round the activities with @ 45 minutes on each. The visit ended @ 13:00 with all the young people having had a great time.
Many thanks to all the leaders, instructors and scouts who gave their time to make today possible.
A selection of the photo’s taken today can be seen in the gallery below.
Wonderful aroma’s filled the air at the Scout Hall this half-term, when the lads from Burne Troop tried their hands at making Vegetable Soup. Peeling potatoes, chopping carrots, slicing leeks and adding those all important veggie stock cubes; and after a quick reminder on how to use a ‘Trangia’ set about cooking the soup to perfection.
One batch was then liquidized to form a ‘Smoothie’ and one left with the lumps.
Verdict:- Yummy!!
Then came the washing up, obviously not something they’re used to as they tried to dry up with a tea-towel still all neatly folded – They were soon put right!
Leaders and Parents New & Old put their brains and taste buds to the test for an evening of fun at the annual 5th Dartford Scout Group’s quiz night. They decyphered codes, had to recognize famous faces, test their spelling ability, taste the flavours in various fruit juices and remember music from the past. A profit of £143 went to Group funds and the triumphant team were presented with bottles of Bucks Fizz & Boxes of Chocolates.
Watch this space for the date of the next one.
Today the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Burne Troop visited the Pirate Adventure at Blue Water for a free trial go. 12 Scouts opted to take up the challenge – six on the high ropes and six on the climbing wall. Great fun was had on a very cold, dark damp evening.
Many thanks to their two members of staff who were very friendly and helpful.
Tonight, the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Earley Troop were offered the opportunity to tackle the high ropes at Pirate Cove, Bluewater (Formally Tree jumpers) for free – Together with a reduced rate crazy golf too.
21 of our number turned out to test the course, which was set in a very clean and tidy surroundings. Everyone had a great time and I’m sure our lads have told all their non scouting friends what fun climbing is.
Thanks to Pirate Cove and Kent Scouts for this opportunity.
Two members of the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Earley Troop, accompanied by ASL Keith Furlong and their families, attended a Chief Scout’s Gold Award presentation ceremony to acknowledge and honour the achievements of scouts receiving this award in the last 6 months. The ceremony, which took place at Holy Trinity Church, Margate, was presided over by Rosie Shepherd – Gilwell’s Programme & Development Advisor for 11-18yr olds together with County Commissioner, Kelvin Holford. Of the 80 Kent Scouts at the ceremony, 25 of them were from Dartford – a staggering 32%, which stands testament to the quality and scouting available in our district.
Liam and Philip have been excellent scouts and demonstrate the quality of scouting at the 5th. Both lads have graciously taken a step back as patrol leaders (PL’s) to assist with the training of new PL’s over the next few weeks, whilst they themselves link with the Johnston Explorers as they move on to the next leg of scouting.
From all at the Earley Troop – Good luck lads.
Today was a proud day for the 5th Dartford Scout Group, as the Burne Troop’s own Ashley Hurd was presented with his 10 year service award and certificate by District Commissioner Angela Rainey, in recognition of his continued service to scouting. Contratulations from everyone at the group.
