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!

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.

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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 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……..