Monthly Archives: November 2025

WSJ Selection – Poland 2027

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We are pleased to hear that Dartford District has chosen one of our Johnston Explorers to represent us at the next Word Scout Jamboree – Poland 2027

Ollie, pictured right, has been a member of 5th Dartford Scout Group, through from Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and now Explorers, we wish him every success in his international explorations, looking to support him and the other successful World Scout Jamboree participants in their fund raising and preparation going forwards. Ollie follows in the footsteps of number of our previous Scouts attending World Jamborees: West Virginia-USA, Japan, Netherlands. With many of our former Scouts working and living all around the globe.

Out of this World fact – Out of the 312 pilots and scientists who travelled to the Moon at least 207 astronauts worldwide have been identified as having a history in scouting, representing over two-thirds of the astronauts selected since 1959. Of the 24 individuals who have travelled to the Moon, 20 were Scouts, including 11 of the 12 who walked on its surface. 

2025-11-09 – Remembrance Sunday

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5th Dartford Scouts attended the Service of Remembrance at Memorial Gardens organised by Dartford Borough Council, taking part of the service and youth parade. Paying our respect and appreciation to those who have giving so much allowing us to live in a free and democratic country.

Although 5th Dartford is not the oldest Scout group formed on 4th December 1916, however the longest continuing running group through WWII with the Scouts taking an active part with Civil Defence of the town, being messengers and undertaking fire watch duties.

NB: Summer Camp 1939 was held in France, which apparently had to be called short due to increased diplomatic tensions. With their quick return they left all their camping equipment with the local church. They returned in 1947 and collected all their camping equipment intact, resuming their camp.

2025-11-09 – Dartford District Shooting Competition

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5th Dartford Scouts hosted the 3rd consecutive District Shooting Competition open to all Scouts, Explorers and Adult Volunteers on Saturday 8th November. 49 Competitors took part in three disciplines: Fields Targets, Pistol and 6yd Rifles with three categories of <12, >=12 and +14.

A BIG thank you to all the adult volunteers and NSRA YPS Instructors who volunteered their time and energise in making the competition possible.

2025-10-11 – 5th Dartford Scouts AGM

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The group held their annual AGM on Saturday 11th October, with all members, family and friends invited to get involved.

To give parents an insight into the activities that Scouts get involved with, we held an open Target Shooting Competition before the AGM providing an opportunity to have a friendly competition, with the following winners being presented with chocolate prizes:

  • Best Bullseye – Prabin
  • Best Grouping – Moshka
  • Air-Rifles – 1st Adrian, 2nd Moksha, 3rd Ayla
  • Advance Air-Rifles – Tony P
  • Junior-Rifles – Aiden
  • Pistols – Maisie

The AGM followed with Russ leading us through proceedings detailing the governance of the Trustee Board, Finance Report provided by Karen detailing the cost to date of obtaining planning permission for the new hall as well as ongoing running costs. Paul provided an update on Scouting activities with the honour of presenting Maggie Lilleycrop her well-deserved 25 years, long service award. With Neil (District Lead Volunteer) concluding, thanking all those involved, encouraging all to get involved and have fun.

AGM Minutes available here from our web site download page

As 5th Dartford Scouts is a registered charity (303370) the Trustee and Financial report are uploaded and available from the Charity Commission web site here.