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July ’10 – Cub Scouts Silver Award Presentation
9 Cub Scouts from the Collins & Leigh Cub packs were recently presented with their Cheif Scout Silver Award from the Deputy Mayor – the highest award a Cub Scout can receive, which reflects the level of commitment from these dedicated young people to have first completed all of their challenge awards. On behalf of everyone at the 5th Dartford Scout Group – Well done and we look forward to seeing you in scouts after the summer break.
2010-07-08 – Auntie Beavers Beads
After 5 years as a Leader’s Assistant then 10 years as the Beaver Leader of Philpott Beavers, Auntie Beaver (Wendy Hurd) completed her training and was presented with her ‘Woods’ on Thursday 8th July. After an afternoon of traditional party games and a lovely tea ‘Street Party’ style outside in the glorious sunshine Jackie Watson B.S.L. 1st Dartford presented Auntie Beaver with her ‘Woods’ in front of a hall full of Beavers past and present and all their parents. The Beavers gave her a booklet of self-portraits and a bouquet of flowers and then the G.S.L. of 1st Dartford Alan Warren presented her with the Gilwell Scarf as a Thank you for past help to their Group. A truly wonderful afternoon and a big Thank You to all who came and for the many Good Wishes & Congratulations received.
Del Hurd
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2010-07-23 – Beaver Kaleidoscope
Hundreds of Beavers from all over Kent including 22 from both Philpott & Peacock Colonies descended on the Holmesdale Technical College at Snodland. A very hot day but so much to do, where to start? There was Archery, Climbing, Bouncy castles, Astrodome, Air Simulators, Reptiles, Drumming, Casualty Simulation and oh so much more. What an adventure!
Please look at the photos to see all the fun we had.
Auntie Beaver
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2010-07-09 – International Cooking and Investiture
WOW, what a night we had tonight at the 5th Dartford Scout Group. Three weeks ago the 4 patrols of the Earley Scout Troop had each been given a country to research and plan an authentic meal to be cooked in a trangia. The Kestrals lead by Liam prepared Spanish Paella, Dom’s Eagles drew Italy and so it had to be Spaghetti Bolognese; Anthony and the Falcon’s went with Hungarian Meatballs and Phil’s Hawks went super spicey with Mexican Fajitas and hot spicey rice. Everyone took some part in the preperation and cooking and then sat down together to eat what they had made – With Explorer Scout Adam swooping down on any unclaimed food. Alas no pictures of the food being cooked, but the evening was still worthy of a place on this blog.
After everthing was tidied away, we had the pleasure of watching GSL Paul Boreham invest our newest member in to the Earley Troop’s Kestrels patrol, where he will be shown the ropes by Patrol Leader Liam.
Have you seen our Constitution?
The 5th Dartford Scout Group’s Constiution was just about ready for renewal, but other than a facelift the values are still as true and important today as when they were written and therefore remain unchanged, but check out the new look on the ‘About Us’ page.
Summer Camp Health Form and Kit List
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2010-06-25 – Earley Troop – New Code of Conduct
Members of the Earley Troop worked together to define our new Code of Conduct, which will be implemented as of today. Each member will be asked to sign the copy on the wall and will be given a copy to take home and show parents. Additional copies can be downloaded from the link below.
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2010-06-12 – County Dragon Boating
Saturday 12th June – Three Earley Troop members attended the first county Dragon Boating day at Bewl Water at Lamberhurst. 80 Scouts and Explorers from Kent were trained in the methods of Dragon Boat paddling and competed in several races. All were treated to a trip around the reserve on the pleasure cruiser as well as making use of the great adventure playgrounds in-between paddles. Well done to Adam, Robert and Charlie for making the effort to attend this event and congratulations too on being awarded their Dragon Boat racing badge http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/badges/scout-activity-drbo.htm
2010-06-13 – AGM & Open Day
Today saw the 5th Dartford Scout group open its doors to family, friends and local dignitaries from the Mayoralty, Council Leaders, our newly elected MP – Gareth Johnson and members of our own Scout District leadership team. The day kicked off at 11am with activities including 6yd rifle target shooting, Climbing, Abseiling, Ice-climbing, Archery and Arts & Crafts. There were also burgers on sale at a very reasonable price and refreshments for all for a small donation.
At @ 12:00 the activities were put on hold whist the official business of the day was conducted, which happily went without issue or complication. Mr Johnson spoke briefly to us about how he wants to help with some of the issues which the group are facing including, but not limited to, the refurbishment of our driveway and lighting; and how he would like to build upon the relationship we have held
with the Mayoralty and leaders of the local Council. I’m pleased to reiterate that all members of our executive committee were returned and will be able to continue without delay with the invaluable non scouting work they have done behind the scenes to date and for the year ahead.
After the official business concluded, the fun activities resumed until @ 14:30 with many happy, beaming faces having shot their first archery gold, their best target score, or indeed the first time they ever rang the bell on the wall. Council leader Cllr Jeremy Kite even dressed for the climb today by sporting denims and boots and gave a fine demonstration of how abseiling is done at the 5th.
The 5th Dartford Scout Group warmly extend an open invitetion to Mr Johnson and to members of the Mayoralty and Council to visit us for a “have a go” session where you can leave the suits, robes and chains at home and enjoy some of the activities which make Scouting at the 5th such a valuable community resourse, which we hope you will treasure as much as we do.
Many thanks to everyone who ran the events and refreshments for keeping us both entertained and sustained and to Kay for taking a great many pictures to document the day.
