On Saturday 18th March our Scouts joined Scouts from around the District at the Guide campsite at Maer for a night hike. Once their tents etc were set up, the Scouts had to learn how to use 6 figure grid…
Hello 2017 – We’re Back!
We hope that everyone had a great Christmas and new year. We’re all ready to start Scouting in 2017 and we have some exciting things planned for the year – watch this space! All our sections are back this week…
Chief Scout’s Gold Award
We are very pleased to announce that last night 5 of our Scouts were awarded the Chief Scout’s Gold Award, the highest award in the Scout section. All 5 Scouts have been with the Group since they were Beavers and…
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…
Experiments, Hiking, Food, Paris, Jazz & Blues!
All of our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Drummers have been very busy of late, so it’s time for an update. The Beavers have been very busy at their meeting as they have been doing scientific experiments and eating Chinese food….
Cooking Cubs & Skiing Scouts
Before their Easter break the Cubs spent an evening cooking their own evening meal and ironing their clothes. Just before showing off their household skills, they helped the Beavers celebrate Louise’s birthday. Click on the picture to see the rest…
The Beavers Stage a Show
On Friday evening, the Beavers put on a show for their families and friends. They had come up with all the ideas for the items in the show and had been rehearsing for around four weeks. Items included singing, dancing,…
2015 Remembrance Day Parade
Last week, our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts, along with Porthill’s Rainbows 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…
1st Porthill Scouts Remember the Fallen
When you go Home, tell them of us and say, For your Tomorrow, we gave our Today” John Maxwell Edmunds 1916 We remember all killed in war and especially those Porthill Scouts killed serving their country.
Tunstall Carnival
Yesterday, the Drums played at the fund-raising event at Tunstall Park organised by Stoke Lions. Photo courtesy of Robert Lawton They did two performances during the afternoon, in the pouring rain and were soaked to the skin by the…
Beavers & Cubs BBQ
Last Friday, to celebrate the coming summer holidays, the Beavers and Cubs had a BBQ in the yard of the hall. We hope everyone has a great summer! More photos in the Gallery.
Cubs & Scouts Donate Their Subs to Nepal Appeal
Following on from the devastating earthquakes in Nepal recently, our Scouts and Cubs decided that their weekly subs payments from last week (w/c 10/05/2015) should be donated to the earthquake appeal to help people in that country. Scouts in Nepal…
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…
Afternoon Tea and Drums!
At the weekend, the members of the Drum Corps added a new skill to their already considerable talents. As well as being able to play their instruments brilliantly, camp and cook on fires, they now can serve afternoon tea! To…
Young Leader Helps Fly the Flag for the Commonwealth
On Monday (9th March), a flag raising ceremony was held in Newcastle for the second year, to celebrate the work of an international association between 53 independent countries. Borough Mayor Linda Hailstones was assisted by Porthill Young Leader Joe Stanyer in raising the Commonwealth…
