Today marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the end of the Second World War in Europe. We remember the 5 of our Scouts who died serving in the armed forces in WW2, along with all the victims of war…
Flags in St. Andrews
Our flags have been placed on display in St. Andrews Church until they are needed again! They were accepted by the Church on Mother’s Day 2025, one of the days the Group traditionally attended church. They will serve as a…
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
1st Porthill Scout Group Remember Those Killed in War
“When you go Home, tell them of us and say, For your Tomorrow, we gave our Today” John Maxwell Edmunds 1916 Our Scouts who were killed in The Great War and Second World War We Remember all killed in war…
1st Stoke on Trent & Newcastle St. Andrews Porthill Scout Group 1908 – 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the closure of the Group. We’ve been unable to attract new Leaders and we don’t have enough to safely continue. Added to this, our meeting place since 1909, St. Andrews Church Hall,…
The End of an Era!
Today marks the end of an era for the Group, as our Cub and Scout Leaders, Sharon and Paul Hickton retire from their roles. Sharon and Paul have both been Leaders for over 40 years with Porthill (Sharon) and Bradwell…
VOLUNTEER WITH US
Do you want to be a part of an amazing adventure? Do you love the great outdoors? Do you have skills for life? Do you want to inspire the next generation? Are you someone who wishes to get into teaching?…
2024-04-21 St. George’s Day Parade
We were at the Newcastle District’s St. George’s Day Parade today. The weather was kind to us and there were around 500 Scouts from the District in the Town. In St. Giles Church we sung a number of songs with…
Merry Christmas Everyone!
That’s it now for 2023! 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 next year!
Burdi Boys Gang Show 2023
On Friday our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts went to watch Potteries North District’s Gang show, Burdi Boys at the Mitchell Arts Centre in Hanley. In the cast was our Scout Leader Paul and one of the Directors was our Beaver…
Remembrance Day 2023
Sunday 12th November 2023 marked the return of the Rembrance Day Parade through the streets of Bradwell and Porthill. We were not able to parade in 2020 or 2021 due to the lockdowns and in 2022 we were not able…
1st Porthill Scout Group Remember Those Killed in War
“When you go Home, tell them of us and say, For your Tomorrow, we gave our Today” John Maxwell Edmunds 1916 Our Scouts who were killed in The Great War and Second World War We Remember all killed in war…
New Look to the Website
For the 1st time in nearly 10 years (where does the time go?), the website has a new look! We have all the same information, and more, is still here but with a fresh new look. Don’t forget, you can…
Holiday Time
It’s the summer so we’re on our hols! See some of the activities we’ve done so far this year in the gallery. Have a great summer!
Gone Home: David Wood M.B.E.
The Group is extremely saddened to hear of the death, on Sunday evening (9th April 2023), of our friend David Wood. David joined the Group in 1961 as Assistant Cub Master, later becoming Cub Leader and finally retiring from the…
