2011-02-12 – District Five-a-Side

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Jason

Today the 5th Dartford Scout Group was represented at the Dartford district Scout 5-a-side football competition by teams from both the Earley and Burne troops. There were 9 teams in all, each with up to seven players including subs. An excellent days sport was had by all and we saw some great football form both the 5th’s teams, but in the semi finals of the Plate, the Earley troop knocked out Burne in what was a thrilling match and then went on to win in the final, coming in 3rd overall.

A special thanks to Earley team coach Phil Hannah for keeping the team fresh, balanced and in the correct positions to bring home this win.

More Photo’s to come soon……..

We’re collecting 2011 Active Kids Vouchers

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Jason

It’s that time again already folks – The 2011 Sainsbury’s Active Kids vouchers are now being offered in your local stores and the 5th Dartford Scout Group have a collection box just inside the door at the Scouts hall. In each of the last two years we collected @ 15,000 tokens, which we were able to exchange for valuable equipment for use within every section. With your help, we’d like to reach and hopefully beat that number in 2011. Thanks in advance for your help.

Quiz Night Entry – 19th Feb 2011

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Jason

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

Design-a-Badge Competition

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Jason

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

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jason

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

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Jason

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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2011-01-12 – Phillips-Pack Growing!

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Jason

The 5th Dartford Scout Group’s fledgling Cub pack, the Phillips-Pack is growing fast, and in more ways than one!

Here six of the packs’ young people, lead by sixer Angus, proudly display the terrariums they have created for plant week.

2011-01-16 – District Beavers 25th Birthday Party

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jason

On Sunday 16th January 2011 Dartford District held a Grand Birthday Party to celebrate 25 years of Beavers. (Although both the 5th Dartford Scout Groups’ Philpott & Peacock colonies will be celebrating 26 Years as we were the pilot colonies in Dartford and started a year earlier).

The party was held at Fleet Estate Community Centre and 108 Beavers attended in all of which 17 were from Philpott Beavers.

Oh what fun we had!! A brilliant afternoon thanks to the entertainer called ‘Travis’ who kept all the Beavers enthralled for over two hours. They started off making party hats, then lots of dancing games, colony games of trying to get balls in buckets and the biggest Conga you’ve ever seen. We broke half way through when the children were all given a goodie bag filled with crisps, sweets, cake, drink etc. A large flag was made with every Beaver and Leader present leaving a painted silver hand print on it accompanied by their name. This is to be flown at every Beaver event throughout the year. Then a large Birthday cake with candles was brought out and after the candles were blown out every Beaver got a piece to take home.

One of the best Beaver events I have ever been to and for those who didn’t attend its a shame as you really missed out on lots of fun.

Thanks from Philpott Beavers to all the Leaders involved in the organisation of such an entertaining afternoon.

Auntie Beaver

Philpott Colony ‘Beaver of the Year’ 2010.

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Jason

The 5th Dartford Scouts Groups’ Philpott Beavers declared Kieron Trimmer – Longhurst as Philpott Colony ‘Beaver of the Year’ 2010 and presented him with a Teddy Bear Beaver for achieving 100% Attendance record during 2010 plus he also attended ALL District and weekend activities too.

Very well done Kieron

Congratulations from Auntie Beaver

2011-01-07 – Winter Camp 2011

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Jason

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