At a recent district ceremony held in the Mayor’s parlour and attended by the cream of Dartfords’ Cub Scouts, 7 members of the 5th Dartford Scout Group were presented with their Chief Scout Silver Award by the Honourable Mayor of Dartford. On behalf of all at the 5th, we congratulate you all on your award and recognise the effort that you put in to complete the requisite challenges – Well done!
2013-06-29 – Phillips Cub Camp
With the weather favorable, 21 members of the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Phillips-Pack Cub Scouts arrived at Hope Hill Scout Campsite for their annual pack camp. 
Gareth Johnson MP Supports 5th
Group Chairman, Neil Young, recently met with our local MP, Gareth Johnson, at the Houses of Parliament to discuss fundraising and our plans for the New Hall. Gareth was impressed with our progress so far and offered to support the Group in any way that he can. In addition to providing us with this formal letter of support for our proposal document and sharing some contacts and ideas regarding fundraising, he has offered to host some of our young members at the Houses of Parliament later in the year. Continue reading
2013-06-21 – Wales Mountaineering
It was a long and tough drive to the Kent Mountain Centre where we arrived @ 01:40, after a 6hr journey, to work on and complete the Explorer Scout’s Climbing Activity badge. Continue reading
2013-06-15 – District Scout Triathlon
In an event that takes so much organisation and planning, it would have been nice to see more Scouts turn out for this event, but for the Scouts that did, including 12 from the 5th, there were some excellent sporting effort made. The Earley Troop fielded two three man teams in the 12+ category, two 12+ individual entries and an under 12 team, whilst Burne Troop had an individual entry in both the under 12 and 12+ categories. 
Below, a few pictures from the event and the long awaited results…..
Individual
Under 12 Boys – 3rd Place – Sean Powley (Burne)
Over 12 Boys – 4th Place – Charlie Wilcox (Earley)
Over 12 Boys – 5th Place – Chris Roscoe (Burne)
Over 12 Boys – 7th Place – Jordan Fowler-Newnan (Earley)
Teams
Under 12 Boys – 2nd Place – Chris Wells & Toju Uwejamomere (Earley)
Over 12 Boys – 1st Place – Matt Randall, Tom Hannah & James O’Brien (Earley)
Over 12 Boys – 2nd Place – Angus Gardner, Henry McCarron & Ben Jones (Earley)
Well done to you all.
2013-06-20 – Collins Food Fun
On a night that clashed with the local school disco, the Collins-Pack found themselves a little short on numbers, so it was out with the Trangia sets to have some fun with food. As you can see, the lads had fun pushing cooked spaghetti through chunks of sausage 😉
2013-06-06 – Philpotts @ Hobbycraft
Hobbycraft at Crayford played host to 16 Philpott Beavers at 4.30pm on a very warm Thursday afternoon.
Father’s Day gifts were the order of the day and after a warm welcome from Debbie & Kirsty and a few ‘house rules’ and a toilet run we set to work cutting and gluing various small pieces of patterned tissue paper to transform plain grey cardboard chests into colourful boxes which we later filled with chocolates.
During our visit the boys were also given a much needed drink and biscuit and after a round of applause for our most welcoming hosts the Beavers were collected by their parents at 5.50.
Our thanks to Hobbycraft, we look forward to visiting you again.
2013-06-10 – Miskin Award for 5th
In a presentation ceremony and tour of the facilities today, Maggie and Jim attended the Miskin Theatre, on behalf of the 5th Dartford Scout Group, to receive their Award Certificate for ‘Best Youth Organisation‘. We thank everyone concerned in the nomination and voting process for recognising the 5th’s continued commitment to the social, physical and mental development of the youth in our community through a balanced programme and everyday adventure.
2013-06-05 – Phillips Hobbies Badge
Tonight the Phillips-Pack demonstrated and talked to the pack about their hobbies and interests outside of Scouting for the Hobbies activity badge, with explanations on the Lancaster bomber to demonstrations of Jujitsu, electronic keyboards, golf and magic.
2013-05-30 – Beavers Coronation Party
60 years Coronation Party
On Thursday 30th May 2013 the three 5th Dartford Beaver Colonies joined together to celebrate 60 years since Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II was crowned (albeit a few days early)
Twenty Five Beavers all dressed in red, white and blue arrived to find the hall decorated with bunting and the Leaders dressed up to suit the occasion. First item on the agenda was to decorate a crown using an abundance of different craft materials from beads and feathers to glitter and ribbon etc.
Then the games began. Bash the balloon, Musical Chairs and Pass the Parcel which included forfeits such as Sing the National Anthem, Draw a picture of the Queen and the ever popular 10 Press-ups.
On went the crowns and we were all seated at a festive table full of yummy cakes, chocolate biscuits and a big cup of fizzy pop all colour co-ordinated of course.
Whilst eating the Beavers were shown copies of original newspapers from the day and also the Coronation mugs and plates that were given to all children at the time. Memorabilia of some of our older Leaders present at the party.
Another game of Musical Bumps to burn up all the calories and it was time to go home.
Before they left each Beaver was presented with a commemorative key ring, Union Jack sweets and a lollipop.
Congratulations Your Majesty, Long May You Reign
