After successfully trying their hands at plumbing the other week, at this week’s meeting the Scouts tried their hand at plastering! Thanks to Don they were able to use the facilities at Stoke College to try out this new skill….
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…
The Beaver’s Circus Camp
Last weekend, the Beavers went to Kibblestone for a circus themed camp. The Beavers arrived on the Saturday morning and after saying goodbye to their parents they were told all about the camp. Ontario, our Beaver, then welcomed two new…
An Ambulance Visits
Following on from their visits to the fire station last year and the police visiting the Beavers a couple of weeks ago, last night the Beavers and Cubs had a visit from a paramedic and an ambulance. Paramedic Jay showed…
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…
2014 Lymelight Festival
On Sunday the Drum Corps were once again asked to play at Newcastle’s Lymelight Festival. Following on from the previous week’s St. George’s Day Parade, they started at the Market Cross on the High Street. From there they went up…
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…
Porthill Scouts Meet Bear Grylls!
On Sunday 27th April, one of our Assistant Scout Leaders and Queen’s Scout, Jack Stanyer went to the St. George’s Day Parade at Windsor. The parade was attended by the Chief Scout, Bear Grylls and the President of the Scout Association,…
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…
Kibblestone Pirate Bash
On Sunday 23rd March, the Beavers went to Kibblestone for a Pirate Bash! While they were there, they sailed away on the The Beaver Doubloon, and headed for Kibblestone Island! The Beavers joined in with experienced Pirate Crew who will…
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…
Basil Brush, Paper Tents and Pancakes!
All three of our sections had interesting meeting last week. Firstly, the Scouts tried to put up tents in the hall. That they made themselves. From newspaper. Under the watch of our new District Commissioner, Vera! They did a great job…
Leader’s Badges
For once, instead of the Group’s Beavers, Cubs and Scouts getting badges, tonight three of our Beaver Leaders got some! Our District Commissioner, Steve, came to present Grace with her Wood Badge. This is the badge that all Leaders get…
Some New Photos
Rachael has been sorting through her pictures again and found the following, which are now in our Gallery – The Beaver’s 2013 Halloween Party Investing Beccie as an Assistant Scout Leader The Beavers making Valentines Cards
