As part of World Scarf Day and Scouting’s 107th birthday, one of our parents got us a mention Radio 2’s Chris Evans breakfast show!
Frank Simpson RIP
The Group is sad to hear that Frank Simpson, one of our old members, passed away recently. Frank was our oldest known ex-member having joined our Cubs in 1938. Frank told us about his experience in the Troop and about…
2014 Fun Evening & AGM and Scout Hike
This year’s AGM was held with an evening of games, football, surprises and cake! All the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts made their own world cups and statues before playing football. The AGM then followed with guests from the District and…
60 Years of Scouting!
2014 marks a very special anniversary for two of the Leaders in our Group. Cub Scout Leader, Sharon Hickton and Scout Leader, Paul Hickton have both been Leaders for 30 years! Paul & Sharon at the recent St. George’s Day…
2014 St. George’s Day Parade
On Sunday we were at Newcastle District’s St. George’s Day parade in the Town centre. For the second year, our Drum Corps led the parade from the Queen’s Gardens, past Newcastle’s War Memorial where the Scout & Guide District Commissioners…
Buy Stuff & Raise Money for Us!
If there is one thing Scout Groups are always after, it’s money! As well as the usual ways of doing fundraising, we have a way people can support us just by doing their shopping online and it doesn’t cost a…
Queen’s Scout Award
Last night, one of our Assistant Scout Leaders, passed the final stage of his Queen’s Scout Award. Jack has been with the Group since he was a Beaver and has progressed through the Cubs, Scouts (via a time at our…
2014 Capitation Fees
Dear Parent /Carer Scout Association Capitation Fees 2014 The Scout Association Capitation fees (annual membership fee including young person’s insurance) are now due. The fee for all group members is £30 each. Porthill Scout Group do not keep this money, it…
District Carol Service
Last night we hosted the District’s annual Carol Service for Beavers and Cubs at Church. The service was attended by Councillor Eddie Boden, Newcastle’s Mayor, and his wife, and we saw the church filled with Beavers, Cubs, Leaders and parents…
The Church’s Christmas Fair
Yesterday we helped out at St. Andrew’s Church Cristmas Fair. We had our usual bottle tombola and made £40.20 for the Church’s funds. Special thanks to Don & Jasmine.
2013 Remembrance Day Parade
Yesterday, our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, along with Porthill’s Brownies and Guides, paid tribute to those who have been killed while serving in the armed forces, by parading through the streets of Bradwell and Porthill and taking part in an…
Lunch for Canada
Well done to Explorers Toby & Hannah and Assistant Beaver Leader Grace for serving Sunday dinner today for over 90 people to raise money for their trip next year to Canada. Well done as well to all their helpers who…
Burdi Boys 2013
Our friends from Potteries North District are putting on their excellent Gang Show, Burdi Boys next month. The show is being staged from 26th- 30th November 2013 at the Mitchell Arts Centre, Hanley. Jazz hands are optional! Members of our…
A New Look
The website has had a bit of a makeover as you can probably see! It was last given a new theme in 2010 and has needed a new look for a while. The new look has been designed around the…
Church Summer Fair
We were at the Church’s summer fair today. For a change this year, it was held at the Church itself and the weather was lovely and sunny. As well as helping to raise money for the Church by running our…
