If you would like to see the extremely talented young people in our Drum Corps play over the summer, here are a few opportunities for you to do so – Saturday 16th at St. Andrew’s Church Fair at midday. Tunstall…
Potteries Marathon Water Station
Members of the Group were out helping in the community again last Sunday, running a water station for the Potteries Marathon. The Group was asked to to run the water station again this year following on from the success they…
The Beaver’s & Cub’s Summer Fair
Roll up, roll up, for the Beaver’s and Cub’s Summer Fair! Join our Beavers and Cubs as they conquer yet another badge together at our Evening Summer Fayre. Friday 15th July at the Hall from 6.00 – 7.45pm. There will…
Bakewell Carnival
The reputation of the talented young people in our Drum Corps continues to spread far and wide as they were invited to play at last weekend’s Bakewell Carnival. Despite the rain, and after some sausage sandwiches, they played in the…
A Kibblestone Weekend
The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts were all out at Kibblestone last weekend doing various activities. The Cubs came out to the Training Centre on the Friday evening for a bit of fun around the camp and to celebrate the 100th…
Experiments, Hiking, Food, Paris, Jazz & Blues!
All of our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Drummers have been very busy of late, so it’s time for an update. The Beavers have been very busy at their meeting as they have been doing scientific experiments and eating Chinese food….
Parking Cars!
Yesterday, members of the Group spent the day at the Apedale Valley Railway’s Tracks to the Trenches event. We weren’t there to look at the exhibits, but to help parking cars on the car park. Checking out the car park!…
The Drums Serve Afternoon Tea
The Drum Corps spent the afternoon today raising funds by serving tea, coffee, sandwiches and cakes to friends and family. All who came had the opportunity to take part in a raffle and a very impressive £651 was raised! Thanks to the members…
Beaver’s Evening Walk
Tonight, the Beavers went on a walk so they could get, what was for most of them their first, Hikes Away badge. At the site of Burslem Station with 1.25 miles to go! Starting from our friends, 67th Burslem’s HQ,…
2016 St. George’s Day Parade
Yesterday, the Group took part in Newcastle District’s St. George’s Day parade in Newcastle. Despite the awful rainy weather, many of the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts turned up to celebrate St. George, the Cub’s 100th birthday, the Beaver’s 30th birthday…
The Drums Play for Town Criers
Today was the Drum Corps first performance of the year. They led the parade in Newcastle Town Centre for the Newcastle Town Crier competition. Twelve Town Criers from across the country came to compete in The Loyal and Ancient Borough Newcastle-under-Lyme…
Important Information for Cubs Going to Paris
For the District to apply for Group Passports, they need two passport photos (standard passport photo rules apply – see here) for everyone under the age of 18 years and who is a British Citizen. Please keep hold of these photos…
Cooking Cubs & Skiing Scouts
Before their Easter break the Cubs spent an evening cooking their own evening meal and ironing their clothes. Just before showing off their household skills, they helped the Beavers celebrate Louise’s birthday. Click on the picture to see the rest…
The Beavers Stage a Show
On Friday evening, the Beavers put on a show for their families and friends. They had come up with all the ideas for the items in the show and had been rehearsing for around four weeks. Items included singing, dancing,…
1916: A Porthill Scout Dies of Wounds
One hundred years ago today, a year and a half into the Great War, Private Leonard Peacock, number 328, 8th Battalion Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), died of his wounds that he received on 21st February 1916, aged 21 years….
