Yesterday, the Drums played at the fund-raising event at Tunstall Park organised by Stoke Lions. Photo courtesy of Robert Lawton They did two performances during the afternoon, in the pouring rain and were soaked to the skin by the…
Beavers & Cubs BBQ
Last Friday, to celebrate the coming summer holidays, the Beavers and Cubs had a BBQ in the yard of the hall. We hope everyone has a great summer! More photos in the Gallery.
2015 Family Camp & Annual General Meeting
Last weekend (10th – 12th July), Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Young Leaders, helpers, parents, friends, Leaders & Beavers-in-Training came together at Kibblestone for our 4th Family Camp. After getting set up, everyone came together to hear about the programme for the weekend…
Armed Forces Day
Last Saturday (27th June), the Drum Corps were honoured to be invited to play at the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas near Lichfield for Armed Forces Day. The band took their youngest members from the Cubs, along with Scouts, Explorers…
Investing a New Assistant Beaver Leader
Tonight we were pleased to invest Louise as our newest Assistant Beaver Leader.At the same time we also invested two new Beavers. We welcome you all! Photos courtesy of Louise Hulstone. More photos in the Gallery.
1915: A Porthill Scout is Killed in Action
One hundred years ago today, 10 months into the Great War, Private Tom Walker Lewis, number 2973 1/5th Battalion Prince of Wales’s (North Staffordshire Regiment), died in hospital in Boulogne after being shot in the head (despite some initial reports that…
Cubs & Scouts Donate Their Subs to Nepal Appeal
Following on from the devastating earthquakes in Nepal recently, our Scouts and Cubs decided that their weekly subs payments from last week (w/c 10/05/2015) should be donated to the earthquake appeal to help people in that country. Scouts in Nepal…
2015 St. George’s Day Parade
On a very sunny Sunday afternoon yesterday, the Group took part in Newcastle District’s annual St. George’s day Parade in Newcastle Town centre. We had a great turn out from the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and the Drum Corps again…
Group Treasurer Kev to do the Great North Run
We are pleased to announce that our Group’s Treasurer, Kevin Stanyer, has decided to run in this year’s Great North Run to raise money for the Scout Association. The Great North Run is the second largest half marathon in the world,…
Free Football Sessions for 6 – 8 Year Olds
One of our Scout parents, and executive committee members, Rob, is the Chairman of Red Street Football Club. Rob has let us know that the club are running a soccer school for 6 – 8 year olds starting on 11th…
Afternoon Tea and Drums!
At the weekend, the members of the Drum Corps added a new skill to their already considerable talents. As well as being able to play their instruments brilliantly, camp and cook on fires, they now can serve afternoon tea! To…
Young Leader Helps Fly the Flag for the Commonwealth
On Monday (9th March), a flag raising ceremony was held in Newcastle for the second year, to celebrate the work of an international association between 53 independent countries. Borough Mayor Linda Hailstones was assisted by Porthill Young Leader Joe Stanyer in raising the Commonwealth…
Join Us for Afternoon Tea
Join us for afternoon tea on Saturday 14th March at 3pm served to you by members of the Drum Corps. There will be sandwiches, cakes, scones, tea, coffee and of course, a raffle! Tickets cost just £5 each and are available…
2015 Capitation Fees
Dear Parent / Carer, Scout Association Capitation Fees 2015 The Scout Association Capitation fees (annual membership fee including young person’s insurance) are now due. The fee for all Group members is £32 each. It has to be paid directly to…
New Beavers, Bronze Awards & Lots of Badges
Last Friday, the Beavers had three new members invested, two Beavers awarded the Chief Scout’s Bronze Award (the highest a Beaver can achieve) and had loads of Beaver Challenge Awards and Activity badges given out! Welcome to our newest members…
