Thanks to all who came and helped out on our bottle tombola at the Church’s summer fair yesterday. The fair was a bit quieter than usual, so we only raised £28.60.
New Look to the Site
The site has had an update with a brand new look. The previous version has been around since 2008 (see below) and it was time for an new look! This is the 5th major update the site has had since…
Our 2nd Family Camp
On the weekend of 28th – 30th May the Group held its second Family Camp (our first was for our Centenary in 2008). This time we stayed at Barnswood Scout Camp, which is near to Rudyard Lake. Everyone arrived on…
Family Camp Info
Please click here to see information regarding family camp. It will be updated with more information as we get closer to the camp, so please check back regularly.
Lots of Activities
All three sections of the Group have been busy recently. The Scouts spent an evening a Kidsgrove Group’s climbing wall. The Cubs spent an evening investigating Westport Lake. And the Beavers spent an afternoon playing football. You can see photos…
A Well Deserved Award
Many congratulations to the Group’s treasurer, Kevin, who was given his 5 Year Service Award on Sunday, by the District Commissioner. Congratulations Kevin!
Visit by Oxfam to Cubs for Global Challenge Badge
The Cubs had a visitor from Oxfam so they could complete their Global Challenge badge. They learned about what Oxfam does and who they help and made a totem pole to illustrate all of Oxfam’s activities. All the Cubs have…
Forest camp and Dragon Boating March 2010
This camp was the first time Porthill Scouts have been to Forest Camp site in Cheshire and I would like to thank Basford Scouts for inviting us. We all arrived safely and got the tents up, made a fire, played…
A Generous Donation
The Group is extremely grateful to Churchill China for their generous donation of plates, bowls and mugs for our forthcoming family camp.
Dragon Boat Racing
The Scouts recently spent the weekend camping and racing Dragon Boats in Chester with our friends from 14th Basford Scout Troop. We are pleased to say that our Scouts won! Well done to all who took part. Photos are in…
Bag Packing
The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have been bag packing at Marks & Spencer today and we’ve made a whopping £579.12! Many thanks to all who came and huge thanks to Sharon who organised it and Natasha who stayed all day!
New Trailer
The Group is pleased to announce that we have bought a new box trailer. This will enable us to take all the equipment for camps etc. in just one trailer, rather than lots of peoples’ cars. We’d like to thank…
Three Beavers recieve their Bronze Chief Scout Award!!
On the 5th February 2010, three of the Colonies Beavers recieved their Bronze Chief Scout Award badges and certificates. They have all worked extremely hard to gain this award and will hopefully continue with this attitude in Cubs to gain their…
Beavers Visited by the Police!
Last week the Beavers were visited by the Police! They were visited, not because they had been naughty, but for the Friendship Challenge! The Beavers even went home with a goodie bag! See more photos in the gallery
A New Video
I’ve recently found a few short videos of activities the Group has done in the past, so I’ve put them together and here they are. They are not that great and not to be taken seriously, but are quite funny…
