2011-03-19 – District Cross Country Race

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Today, members from all sections of the 5th Dartford Scout Group turned out to compete in the Annual District Cross Country race at Canada Heights, on what has probably been the most glorious, sunny day of the year thus far. 

Our competeing boys and girls put in a 100% effort today, many of whom have never run in a cross-country event before.  They should all take a bow and be commended on their achievement regardless of the final results, which we’ve listed below.

Team events:

6-7yrs – Beavers – 5th Peacock-colony – 1st place.

7-8yrs – Beavers – 5th Phillpot-colony – 3rd place.

8-9yrs – Cubs – 5th Leigh-pack – 3rd place.

9-10yrs – Cubs – 5th Collins-pack – 1st place.

Individual events:

6-7yrs – Beavers – Harry – 5th Peacock-colony – 2nd place.

6-7yrs – Beavers – Jack – 5th Phillpot-colony – 4th place.

7-8yrs – Beavers – Oscar – 5th Phillpot-colony – 3rd place.

9-10yrs – Cubs – Ted (1st),  Jack (2nd), Sean (3rd)

Under 12yrs – Scouts – James – 3rd place.

A big thank you to all the members and family who took the time to turn out and support the 5th today.

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2011-03-17 – Collins visit Dartford Fire Station

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On 17th March, The 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Collins cub pack including 32 Cubs, 1 Beaver, 1 Scout & 2 future Beavers invaded Dartford fire station.

We started with an explanation from Dave on how the Fire Station works and a quick briefing on safety around the station. Then Blue Watch gave the Cubs a guided tour of one of Dartford’s Fire Engines, showing us a fantastic display of what equipment is used by Fire Fighters and where it is stored on the Fire Engine. Jack one of our Cubs was given the opportunity to be kitted out in the full Fire Fighters Protective Uniform to demonstrated what is worn during the day to day duties that the crew perform.

Everyone got the opportunity to sit in the Fire Engine and were shown the lights and sirens. Then came the highlight of the night when the Cubs and Leaders were allowed to use the Fire hose to put out imaginary fires.

I would like to say a big Thank You to Tracy, Kimberley and Kay for their help with escorting the young people around the station and to the parents for transporting them to the station.

Michelle Watts (Collins Pack)

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And…………. some video of the event too………



2011-03-05 – Scout Climbers Badge Day

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Today, the 5th Dartford Scout Group held a Scout climbing day for members of the Earley & Burne Scout troops and representatives of the 9th Dartford Scout Group. The day started at 09:30 with 21 Scouts ready to learn about the knots, equipment and safety aspects before the afternoon’s practical session. 

After lunch, the wall was divided in to 7 climbs of varying difficulty and 1 abseil.  In order to qualify, each Scout had to complete 4 different climbs (incl 1 difficult climb) and the abseil. Working in pairs and supervised by permitted instructors, the Scouts took it in turn to either climb or belay having fitted their own harnesses, belay systems and safety knots.

I am pleased to announce that every scout completed the required number of climbs and was awarded the activity badge. 

A special mention must be made to 3 Scouts in particular (1 from each troop) who despite their obvious fear of heights were able to muster the courage with the support of everyone on the ground.  This is what makes us Scouts!

A big thanks to all the leaders and instructors who gave their time on the day to make this course happen.

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2011-03-03 – R.N.L.I visit Philpott Beavers

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To help with the water safety part of their Safety Badge, Terry a volunteer with the R.N.L.I. visited the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Philpott Beavers on their colony night. He showed them a short but very informative film, taught them the differences in the colours of the flags flown on beaches and their meanings and what to do in an emergency. Bearded Beaver was asked to put on a set of the crews protective clothing (much to his delight) and all the boys were given Lifeboat stickers.

As a ‘Thank you’ the Beavers all brought some 10p’s to make a silver river across the hall, which, when counted up at the end totaled £36.60 and this was presented to Terry to pass on, on our behalf to the R.N.L.I.


2011-03-02 – Edwards Investitures

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Tonight, the 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Edwards Beaver colony invested two new members to it growing number. In front of their piers, leaders and parents; Luke and Isobel made the scout sign and made their Beaver Scout promise and now have the right an privilege to proudly wear the distinctive red group necker.

2011-02-27 – Cambria Voyager Cubs visit

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Today, the 5th Dartford Scout Group was visited by the cubs and leaders from the Cambria Sea Scouts’ Voyager Cub Pack for a session of Archery, Climbing and Rifle/Pistol target shooting.  The cubs joined us just before 10am following a sleepover at Scout House and, as we were reliably informed, “Tons of Eggy Bread.”

The party was split in to 3 groups, which rotated round the activities with @ 45 minutes on each.  The visit ended @ 13:00 with all the young people having had a great time.

Many thanks to all the leaders, instructors and scouts who gave their time to make today possible.

A selection of the photo’s taken today can be seen in the gallery below.

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2011-02-24 – Half-Term Fun For Burne Troop

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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!