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…
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…
Congratulations
The whole Group sends their congratulations to our Assistant Scout Leader Becci and her partner Steven on the birth of their beautiful daughter Autumn Rose yesterday (Friday). Mum and baby are doing well and Dad is very proud!
Congratulations Rachael and Graham
Sunday 14th August 2022 saw the marriage of our Beaver Leader Rachael and Graham and St. Andrew’s Church. The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts were there to provide a guard of honour as they left the Church. The Group wish them…
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…
Remembrance Day 2019
Following on from last year’s epic parade, on Sunday, Remembrance Day, our Remembrance Day Parade started at St. Barnabas Church, Bradwell and was again led by our Drum Corps. Our young people were joined by the Basford and St. Wulstan’s…
We Remembered
Over the past weekend, members of the Group have taken part in events to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War and Remembrance Day. On Saturday, St. Andrews Church held its second open day to…
Newcastle’s Food Fest and Awards
Yesterday in Newcastle town centre, it was the annual Food Fest and the Drums were there to entertain the shoppers. They were there as part of the District’s participation in the event to raise money for various Scouting activities and…
Wow What A Summer!
Well, it’s over a week now into the summer holidays! During the summer term our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts did a great many activities which included visits, camps, hikes and boating! Our Beaver, Cubs and Scouts are on holiday now,…
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…
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…
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!
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…
