On the 12th November, we had our first annual general meeting for two years. As part of the meeting, we showed a video showing what the members of the Group had done in the two years since our last AGM….
Burdi Boys Gang Show 2021
On Friday our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts went to watch Potteries North District’s Gang show, Burdi Boys at their new venue, Stoke rep. In the cast were Beaver Leader Rachael (she was also one of the directors), Scout Leader Paul,…
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…
Your Hero Awards: Child of Courage
We are delighted to announce that one of our Cubs, Jake, has been awarded the Your Hero Awards – Child of Courage Award. The Your Hero Awards have been set up to recognise the unsung heroes of communities across Stoke-on-Trent…
Gone Home: Graham Bourne
The Group is extremely saddened to hear of the death of our old friend Graham Bourne. Graham had been Assistant District Commissioner for Scouts in the old Burslem and Potteries Central Districts and latterley an enthusiastic member member of the…
We’re Back Camping after 22 Months!
Last weekend (18 – 19th September 2021), the Group managed to go camping for the first time in 22 months! Everyone came out on the Saturday morning with the Cubs and Scouts putting up their tents sraight away! Once tents…
It’s the Summer!
We’ve had quite an amazing spring and summer in the Group. Back in April we started to meet in person again in the grounds of St. Barnabas Church Bradwell and then moved to the field owned by Wolstanton United Football…
After a Year, We’re Back!
On Friday 13th March 2020, the Beavers and Cubs met for their usual Friday evening meetings. However, due to the global COVID pandemic, it would be 404 days(!) until the Scouts were able to meet again in person, on Tuesday…
Easter Eggs
Through the generosity of the Alice Charity, our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts who have been meeting online, were able to have an Easter Egg! Thank you Alice Charity and Happy Easter!
Happy New Year
Happy new year! It’s 2021 and this year we will doing……… well who knows at the moment? Hopefully we will be able to start meeting again in the near future, but in the meantime, we hope everyone stays safe and…
Merry Christmas to All!
That’s it now for 2020! 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 (and hopefully in…
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…
The Scout Remembers
They won’t care if your Necker’s not ironed They won’t care if your shoes are grubby They won’t care if you’re 2 mins late And they won’t care if you stand near your mate. All they want is for you…
Don Hickton: Award for Merit
We are extremely pleased to be able to announce that Assistant Cub Leader Don Hickton has been awarded the Award for Merit by Newcastle Scouts. The Award for Merit is given for outstanding service. It implies keen, conscientious, imaginative and…
Congratulations Rachael & Graham
We would like to offer our congratulations to our Beaver Leader Rachael and Graham who got engaged yesterday! We hope they have many, many happy years together.
