2011-12-04 – 95th Birthday Celebrations

Today the 5th Dartford Scout Group commenced its 95th birthday celebrations with a short parade from the hall to the Spital Street Methodist church and as usual, everyone present was made very welcome by Rev Tim and his congregation.  We were well represented, with a good turnout of members from All 9 sections.  During the service a prayer was read by Leigh-Pack Cub George and readings by Earley-Troop members Connor and James.  Members of the congregation had a fundraiser for our benefit yesterday and raised a “small sum” for our new hall fund,  which to the thankful gasp of all present turned out to be £700!

After the service, we paraded the colours back to HQ before the Scouts and Explorers left to go ice-skating and the Cubs and Beavers remained for a party with entertainer and long time favourite of the Fifth, Travis.  All who attended the party had a great time, as did the ice-skating contingent with some talent in the making for some and for others………… well let’s just say thanks for keeping the rest of us laughing 😉

Every invested member now has the privilage of wearing our 95th Birthday badge on their necker, which was designed by Burne-Troop member Patrick. If you have not yet recieved your birthday badge, please speak with your section leader.