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…
2022-03-26 Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
On Saturday 26th March we had a Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea to raise some money for the Group and a much needed social event.Sandwiches were made, cakes baked, tea brewed and raffle tickets were sold and we were pleased to…
Gone Home: Mark Street
The Group is extremely saddened to hear of the death of our Group Executive member Mark Street on Sunday March 6th, after suddenly being taken ill on Friday March 4th. Mark was a Porthill Cub, a Bradwell Scout and his…
2022-03-04 Beaver and Cub’s Pancakes
At 1st Porthill we do like our pancakes! Every year we make and eat them. In fact, one of the very last activities we did before the lockdown in 2020 was make pancakes. This week we were able to continue…
Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal
If you are looking for the best way to donate money to help Ukranians fleeing the war, our Friends at St Andrew’s Church are recommending the Disasters Emergency Committee. This brings together 15 leading aid charities to raise funds quickly…
Gone Home: Donald Hickton (senior)
The Group is extremely saddened to hear of the death, early this morning, of our old friend Donald Hickton (senior). As a boy, Don was a member of our Scout Troop. As an adult, he was a Leader, latterly Group…
2022-02-11 Beavers and Cubs at Apedale
The Beavers and Cubs spent the evening walking at Apedale instead of meeting indoors for a change. It was a cold evening, but after the walk from the entrance to Apedale to the colliery wheel everyone was much warmer! As…
Merry Christmas Everyone!
That’s it now for 2021! 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 next year (and hopefully next…
Beavers Singing and AGM Videos
On the 12th November, we had our first annual general meeting for two years. As part of the meeting, we showed a video showing what the members of the Group had done in the two years since our last AGM….
Burdi Boys Gang Show 2021
On Friday our Beavers, Cubs and Scouts went to watch Potteries North District’s Gang show, Burdi Boys at their new venue, Stoke rep. In the cast were Beaver Leader Rachael (she was also one of the directors), Scout Leader Paul,…
1st Porthill Scout Group Remember Those Killed in War
“When you go Home, tell them of us and say, For your Tomorrow, we gave our Today” John Maxwell Edmunds 1916 Our Scouts who were killed in The Great War and Second World War We Remember all killed in war…
A Happy Event
We are pleased to announce that one of our Leaders from the Drum Corps, Natasha, has got married to Joe today. The whole Group would like to offer our congratulations and wish them many years of happiness together.
Your Hero Awards: Child of Courage
We are delighted to announce that one of our Cubs, Jake, has been awarded the Your Hero Awards – Child of Courage Award. The Your Hero Awards have been set up to recognise the unsung heroes of communities across Stoke-on-Trent…
Gone Home: Graham Bourne
The Group is extremely saddened to hear of the death of our old friend Graham Bourne. Graham had been Assistant District Commissioner for Scouts in the old Burslem and Potteries Central Districts and latterley an enthusiastic member member of the…
We’re Back Camping after 22 Months!
Last weekend (18 – 19th September 2021), the Group managed to go camping for the first time in 22 months! Everyone came out on the Saturday morning with the Cubs and Scouts putting up their tents sraight away! Once tents…
