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2012-11-11 – Remembrance Service & Parade
The 5th Dartford Scout Group were proud to see so many members make the effort to turn out smartly for today’s remembrance service at the Dartford war memorial and parade thereafter; and to all of you we thank you for the respect you have shown as you did us proud.
It was a glorious, blue-sky, autumnal morning and we were fortunate to have so many parents and supporters line the streets to chear and applaud us as we paraded proudly around the town centre, which made it all the more worthwhile.
Once again, Thankyou to all who represented us and to Mr Taddei for the photos.
2010-11-13 – Lord Mayor’s Parade
The day started at Crayford Station at 11:40 for the 11:48 Cannon Street service followed by a short walk to catch the return of the Lord Mayor’s Parade. The party had grown in number from last year to a staggering 28 including leaders and thankfully, the weather was on our side with dry sky’s and little wind. The scouts cheered well and the theme of the day seemed to be to get as many vehicles, which ranged from potato harvesters to 1930’s AA motorcycles and Tanks to open top buses, to toot their horns in exchange for their cheers. There were many hi-5’s exchanged with the procession and everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves.
After the parade, we made our way to the Bank of England museum, which is not usually open at the weekend, to check the daily rate of gold (13kg/28lb for only £236,056.00 – £20,000 cheaper than last year), lift an ingot, use the facilities and thaw a little before making our way to the Southbank for the start of the fireworks, which we missed out on last year due to bad weather.
Once we reached the Southbank, we made our way to a point just beyond the OXO tower to find a suitable spot directly opposite the launch barge, which gave us a fantastic view of the excellent display.
A most enjoyable day out was had by all for only the cost of a £2.00 travel card, which represents excellent value for anyone’s money.
Many thanks again to Keith for planning the day and ensuring we all kept to schedule.
New Sections Are Go
The 5th Dartford Scout Group has now opened 2 new sections and at the time of publication there is availability for girls and boys in both Beavers (6-8) and Cubs (8-10 1/2). Flyers like the one below are now being distributed to local schools and residences and we expect places to fill very quickly. For further information please either contact the section leaders directly or click on our contact / join forms.
2010-11-06 – District Beaver Science Day
The Science Department of Swan Valley School played host to 100 Beavers from the Dartford District which included 30 from the 5th Dartford. who all enjoyed an enthralling and fascinating morning doing variuos experiments in their laboratories.
The Science teachers encouraged all the Beavers to have a go at various experiments including Chromatography separating the mix of colours in inks, making a bang with a chemical reaction, constructing a bridge to withstand force and making an electric circuit using bulbs, wires and a battery.
All the Beavers earned their experiment badge but most of all had a great experience and a taster session for the wonders of science yet to come as they get older.
Very many thanks from the 5th Dartford Beavers to all the Science staff at Swan Valley and to the Stone Beaver Leaders who organised the event.
Auntie Beaver
2010-11-04 – Goodbye Guy Fawkes
After a short discussion on who, when and what Guy Fawkes was, the Philpott Beavers made their own life size ‘Guy’ by stuffing old clothes with hundreds of sheets of newspaper and adding a Mr Blobby mask for the final touch. It was then taken outside and sat on an unlit fire. Once the Beavers were settled on benches and at a safe distance, the fire was lit and they watched with delight as the Guy burnt and shrivelled away. This was followed by camp fire songs to make the most of the mild evening.
Regards Aunty Beaver.
2010-10-28 – Half-Term Halloween
Philpott & Peacock Beavers joined forces for their annual Half-Term Halloween Party. A record 34 boys,6 Leaders & 3 young Leaders donned costumes of a spooky nature and joined in traditional Halloween games.
After trying to get do-nuts off a string using only their mouth, then apple bobbing and claiming Dracula’s fangs from a plate of flour, we all looked more messy than menacing but a good time was had by all.
Regards Wendy
2010-11-03 – Edwards Beavers Go Live
Tonight, the 5th Dartford Scout Group saw the mixed gender Edwards Beaver colony go live with 5 of the 7 new members and leaders Vicky and Kim at the helm. GSL Paul was there to welcome the new members to the group on its inaugural session and initial feedback from new female Beaver Megan is that “It was great, we did some games and craft and I made the scout sign under the flag, but we didn’t do bulldog….” Well Megan, we’re glad you had a great first session and at the 5th we can assure you of many years of great experiencies and we look forward to seeing your colony meeting together next week and growing to full capacity over the following weeks.
Poppy Appeal 2010
Many thanks to Dave for ensuring we have a Poppy appeal donation box and a plentiful supply of Poppies, located next to the badge box at the 5th Dartford Scouts Group hall. Please feel free to give most generously and encourage our younger members too, so that our living veterans and their families can live with the dignity they have earned and those who have given their lives in service can be honoured and remembered.
Please don’t forget that wearing the poppy is a visible sign that a scout is respectful and fully understands what it symbolises.
This year, Rembrance Sunday falls on Sunday 14th November and all of our scouts, without exception, are expected to attend the service and parade in full and smart uniform.