Yesterday, despite the rain, members of the Group attended Newcastle District’s St. George’s Day Parade through Newcastle Town Centre. We had an excellent turn out and all the Beavers, Cubs and Scouts looked really smart. For the second year the…
Dragon Boating
Last weekend our Scouts, again took part in a Dragon Boating Competition in Chester with Scouts from Basford and Madeley. Basford and Madeley raced together and we had some Scouts from 1st Weston and Weston Point Scouts from Runcorn with…
Donation
After the entertainment evening the Scouts held in February, the Scouts had raised some money by holding a raffle. £23 was given to the Church Hall to help their finances.
Drum Corps Band Inspection
Tonight, the Drum Corps had its first annual Band Inspection. All Scout Bands have a yearly inspection to ensure that they uphold the correct standards for a Scout band which performs in public. Happily we passed! Some of their performance…
Our Remembrance Site
Today we are relaunching the part of our website that pays tribute to the members of the Troop who were killed in World War 1 and World War 2. When it was originally set up in 2005, the site had…
Junior Drum Corps
The Junior section (Cubs) took part in St. Wulstan’s School’s talent competition tonight. There were fifteen acts who took part and we won! Many congratulations to all who took part. The Winners with their prize – a cake! We are…
Entertainment Evening
Last night the Scouts put on an evening of entertainment as part of their work for the Creative Challenge Award and for Founder’s Day. The show consisted of sketches, magic and drumming from members of our drum corps. One of…
Barnswood, no Rhododendron and 99th Berry Hill
The Cubs were back at Barnwood Scout Camp last weekend for our annual camp with our friends from 99th Berry Hill Cubs. The usual great time was had by all and the rain on the Saturday morning and the very…
Old Photos
I’ve just added some photos from old activities to the Gallery. See our trip to London in 2003, the Family Evening in October 2003, the Scout’s camp at Kibblestone in July 2004 and the Scouts wide game at a wet Bradwell Woods…
Visit to the Theatre and a Gold Award
On Tuesday evening, the Scouts were given a guided backstage tour of the Regent Theatre in Hanley by Mark, our Assistant Scout Leader. There was no show on, so we were able to go to areas the public never see. We even…
Capitation
The Scout Association Capitation fees (annual membership fee including young person’s insurance) are now due. This year the fee has been set at £28 per member. Please note that Families having 2 or more children in the group pay £23…
Is This a Record?
Wow! Last Friday Ontario the Beaver welcomed ELEVEN, yes ELEVEN, new Beavers to the Colony. We think this may be a record for us!
A Busy Weekend
Members of the Group have had busy and varied weekend. On Friday the Beavers and Cubs had their Christmas parties. The Beavers played silly games, had lots of food and had presents and the Cubs went to see Alvin and…
Burdi Boys 2011 Review
Last night, some of our Cubs, Scouts and Leaders went to watch the Burdi Boys Gang Show from Potteries North District (which was kind of our old District before things were changed). The show was co-produced by Rachael our Beaver…
Church Christmas Fair
We were at the Church’s Christmas Fair yesterday. Despite the fair being a bit quieter than normal, we still raised £30 for the Church. Thanks to all who helped.