The Cubs had a special visitor to their meeting tonight. Australian Cub Scout Izzy came to visit us. We gave her one of our neckers and a lot of badges to take home with her, Izzy is from Beenleigh Scout…
Hello 2017 – We’re Back!
We hope that everyone had a great Christmas and new year. We’re all ready to start Scouting in 2017 and we have some exciting things planned for the year – watch this space! All our sections are back this week…
Cub’s 100th Birthday Party
Last Friday, the Cubs went to Newcastle District’s Promise Party at the Winter Wonderland ice rink in Hanley. This was held on the exact day that Cub Scouting officially started 100 years ago. The Promise Party was the final event…
Happy Birthday Cubs
It’s 19.16 on Friday 16th December 2016 and our Cubs are on an ice rink in Hanley, along with many other Cubs from Newcastle District, renewing their Promise as part of the 100th birthday of Cub Scouting. On the 16th…
Cub’s 100th Birthday Party at Chester Zoo
On the 24th September 2016, the Cubs and the Leaders camped at Chester Zoo. This was a County camp to celebrate 100 years of Cubs. Once the tents were up and all the Cubs had arrived we had a full…
Cub’s 100th Birthday Trip to Paris
Meeting under the lamp light, in the rain, on Sainsbury’s car park at midnight might sound slightly bizarre to most people; however, this is exactly what we did on 26th August 2016. It was to be the start of a…
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….
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…
Cub’s Adventure Camp
The Cubs spent last weekend at Kibblestone camping and completing activities to gain their Adventure Challenge Award. The Cubs went on a walk, did some indoor climbing and used Kibblestone’s new caving experience bus! They ended off their Saturday evening…
Cubs District Swimming Gala
Well done to the Cubs who took part in Newcastle District’s Swimming Gala tonight. Our swimmers came 7th out of 11 Packs and all had a really great time. Photos courtesy of Louise Hulstone Well done to all the Cubs…
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…
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…
