The Scouts recently spent a rather damp weekend hiking across the Roaches. They were dropped off on the Saturday at Macclesfield Forest and then hiked to the campsite at Gradbach. On the Sunday, they hiked to Lud’s Church and back….
Christmas Parties
Just before Christmas, it was party time! The Beavers and Cubs had a trip to the cinema and the Scouts went to the golf driving range at Keele! The Scouts at Keele Driving Range More photos of the Scouts golfing…
Our Summer Activities
We had a busy time during the summer before the holidays. Here are a few of the the things we did- Platinum Jubilee Party Father’s Day Bingo Beavers and Cubs at the Dingle Beavers and Cubs Tubing Beavers and Cubs…
We’ve Been Camping!
The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have all been out to camp for the first time this year. The Scouts went at the end of April to Kibblestone and completed many activities including taking on the ‘Leap of Faith’ and learning…
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…
2020-02-21 Glow Sticks and Spaghetti & Marshmallow Towers
On Friday, the Beavers had a glow stick party. They made dinosaurs, fish and a boat with the glow sticks, played games with them and finally had a glow stick camp fire! The Cubs and Scouts held a joint meeting….
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…
District Scouts Night Hike
Back in March, the Scouts took part in the District’s Night Hike Challenge. The Scouts had to successfully navigate their way around a course using only maps in the dark. They did very well and came joint first with Red…
1918: A Porthill Scout Dies in France
One hundred years ago today, just under a month after the Armistice, Gunner Ebenezer Brough 805608, 231st Bde. H.Q., Royal Field Artillery died aged 21 years on 5th December 1918. As he died after the war had ended it is assumed…
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…
Wild West, Shelters & Family Day
In September the Beavers had a camp at Barnswood. This year’s theme was the Wild West, so the Beavers made their own bandanas, (hobby) horses and played wild west games such as horse shoe throwing (with real horse shoes!), panning…
1918: A Porthill Scout Dies in France
One hundred years ago today, with only a month left of the First World War, Chaplain to the Forces 4th Class, Frederick Cleveland, 1/6th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment died of his wounds received in battle aged 30 years on 11th October 1918….
1918: A Porthill Scout Dies in Germany
One hundred years ago today, over four years into the Great War and just over a month until its end, Private Colin Jackson 42435, 2nd Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment died aged 22 on 5th October 1918. Colin was a Porthill Scout,…
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,…
1917: Another Porthill Scout Dies in France
One hundred years ago today, more than two and a half years into the Great War and only a day after the last Porthill Scout was killed in the Great War, Private Reginald Showan 13503, “D” Company, 9th Battalion, North Staffordshire…
