Following on from the Scouts who got their Chief Scout’s Gold Awards on Tuesday, two Beavers were awarded the Chief Scout’s Bronze Award tonight. They worked very hard to gain this award, so many congratulations to Walter and Sam! Hopefully…
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….
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,…
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…
Beaver’s Activity Day
Last Saturday, the Beavers went to Kibblestone for an activity day. After arriving at the site, the Beavers walked down to the Dale Shelter where they were able to put down their belongings before being able to have a run around…
Active Beavers
The Beavers have been looking at healthy and active lifestyles over the last few weeks. Following on from a visit from a dentist last week (actually a dental technician!), yesterday Kym, who is a fitness / dance instructor, came to…
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.
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…
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…
Happy Christmas
All the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Leaders and adult helpers from 1st Porthill Scout Group would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you in 2015!
Porthill Scouts Do Christmas!
After last week’s Remembrance Day parade, which was more of a serious occasion, this weekend the Beavers, Cubs and Drums got all Christmassy! Firstly the Beavers and Cubs had their Christmas Camp at Kibblestone. They made cards, Christmas decorations, mince…
Beaver Camp: A Cub’s View
Back in June when the Beavers had their camp, one of the Cubs came along to help and brought his camera. He took picture of the day’s activities, including new Beavers being invested and the Beavers on the ‘tight rope’….
The Beaver’s Circus Camp
Last weekend, the Beavers went to Kibblestone for a circus themed camp. The Beavers arrived on the Saturday morning and after saying goodbye to their parents they were told all about the camp. Ontario, our Beaver, then welcomed two new…
An Ambulance Visits
Following on from their visits to the fire station last year and the police visiting the Beavers a couple of weeks ago, last night the Beavers and Cubs had a visit from a paramedic and an ambulance. Paramedic Jay showed…
