This weekend, the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Archery team supported the Kent County’s 25th Beaver Birthday celebrations at Quex Park, Birchington. In excess of 740 Beaver Scouts were able to test their skills on this adventurous activity, with many of them having never previously drawn a bowstring.
Our Beaver Scout colonies were very well represented at this County event and all who attended had a fantastic time.
Photo’s to follow…….
This year, there were a staggering 21 teams entered in to the district Tug of War competition including 3 teams of 8 from the 5th Dartford Scout group’s Earley Troop. Competition was tough this year, but we managed to reach 3rd and 5th in the main competition with our A and C teams and runner up in the Plate competition with our B team. It was really good to see so many scouts from the district turn out for this well run competition.
Well done to everyone from The 5th Dartford Scout group who represented us at the 14th Jambouree on the Trail, with young people from all sections taking part in the adventure. As usual, the starting point for the scouts, explorers and many parents, instructors and leaders was Sevenoaks Station. The route followed the Darent Valley Path for the 17 miles back to Dartford Central Park, which for the most part, was in glorious sunshine. Along the way our number grew as we were joined by Cub scouts and Beaver scouts at distances more suited to little legs; However, it should be noted that some cubs did the full distance and some beavers completed the Cub course too.
The Earley Scout Troop were given the chance to submit any photos taken for a prize competition and we’ll report on the result of that once all the entries are in.
Many young people took up the challenge to raise group funds for 777 through sponsorship for their efforts and once the totals are in, we’ll report on that too.
Finaly, a big thanks to the District team for making this a well organised event, which everyone enjoyed.
Go to www.virginmoneygiving.com
Click “Start Fundraising” (at the top)
Click on “Create Your Page”
Click on “Personal Challenge” and select your event.
Complete the questions, such as where is your event taking place and click on next.
Under Charity’s Name, type in 5th Dartford Scouts and then search.
Complete the next boxes as appropriate, then click on next.
You then need to complete your name and address details, click on the box you agree to the terms and conditions and press next.
Complete your date of birth (01/01/1995) – Note the site will only allow 13 years and over, so younger members may need a little creative licence here ;).
Input a password of at least 8 characters.
Click on next and you have done it.
You can also upload photo’s and add widgets to customise your page.
Now you need to spread the word to everyone through Facebook, Twitter, Myspace and text etc.
Make sure you send an email to media@5thdartfordscouts.org.uk so we can track and publicise your page on our website.
Good luck raising the funds……
Jack has been a member of the 5th Dartford Scout Group for over 6 years and is actively raising money for the New Hall Fund. On 3rd June this year, Jack will be taking part in the 150 mile Coast to Coast (C2C) cycle ride from Cumbria to Newcastle to raise much needed funds. Jack has already raised over £287 and there’s still 23 days to go.
Jack said…… “I am very grateful for any donations; Through Virgin Money Giving, you can sponsor me and donations will be quickly processed and passed to the 5th Dartford Hall fund. Virgin Money Giving is a not for profit organisation and will claim gift aid on a charity’s behalf where the donor is eligible for this. I really appreciate all your support and thank you for any donations. Yours in scouting, Jack Hannah”
To view Jack’s Virgin page and to suppoprt his efforts, please click on This Link.
The Virgin money giving account & links have been set up & we’re already recieving donations from friends & supporters. The new link on the right will direct donators to our money giving site for 777 – The New Hall fund, which allows them to make donations of any size & even cliams the gift aid for us too.
