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,…
Newcastle’s Food Fest and Awards
Yesterday in Newcastle town centre, it was the annual Food Fest and the Drums were there to entertain the shoppers. They were there as part of the District’s participation in the event to raise money for various Scouting activities and…
1918: A Porthill Scout is Killed in France
One hundred years ago yesterday, over four years into the Great War, Corporal Thomas Cork, 19027 13th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) was killed in France, aged 22. Thomas was a Porthill Scout, and was the fifteenth of eighteen…
It’s Our Birthday!
We’re 110 years old young today! Kind of…..Back in 1908, the year after Baden-Powell’s successful camp on Brownsea Island, he wrote the book “Scouting for Boys”. Boys (and girls) read the book and started to form their own patrols. Boys in Porthill…
Baby Shark Song – 1st Porthill Leads the Way
The world is currently going mad over the Baby Shark song. However, we at Porthill Scouts have been singing it for many years. You can see in the video below, the were Beavers singing it over 2½ years ago in…
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,…
2018-06-15 The Beavers Learn About Pets
The Beavers took the opportunity to visit Pets at Home at the Festival site last week to learn about keeping pets. They were introduced to 2 rabbits and 2 guinea pigs and were able to hold and stroke them. At…
Porthill Cubs Helping the Community
A couple of weeks ago, as part of their Environment Challenge, the Cubs decided to improve their local community. They went out to the park area behind Bradwell Lodge and to the Dingle to collect litter. The Cubs returned to…
Scouts in the Great War
As part of the District’s St. George’s Day Parade, service of celebration and Promise renewals, the District asked that we give a short talk about remembering Scouts in the First World War. Our Group Scout Leader, Nick, said the following…
St. George’s Day Parade 2018
On Sunday, we joined Scouts from across the District to parade in Newcastle Town centre to commemorate the patron saint of Scouting, St. George. Over 300 Scouts and their volunteer Leaders, gathered at The Queens Gardens Newcastle before parading at…
The Beavers Visit Cadbury World
On Saturday morning, the Beavers all met at Stoke railway station so they could catch the train to Cadbury World! After the journey to Birmingham, it was a quick change of train to Bournville and a short walk to Cadbury…
1918: A Porthill Scout is Killed in France
One hundred years ago today, nearly three and a half years into the Great War and only four days after the previous Scout died, Private Harold Bailey, 36622 King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, 9th Battalion died age 19. Harold was a Porthill Scout,…
1918: A Porthill Scout is Killed in France
One hundred years ago today, nearly three and a half years into the Great War, Private Joseph Matthew Hollis, 201905 2/6th Battalion Prince of Wales’s (North Staffordshire Regiment) died age 23. Joseph was a Porthill Scout, and was the thirteenth of…
A Paramedic & Ambulance Visit and Cub Investitures
On Friday, the Beavers and Cubs were visited by paramedic Jay, who brought along an ambulance to show them. Jay explained what goes on in the ambulance, showed the Beavers how to do do CPR and reminded everyone when they…
2018 Membership Fees
Dear Parent /Carer Scout Association Membership Fees 2018 The Scout Association annual membership fees are now due. The fee for this year is £38 per member. Porthill Scout Group do not keep this money, it has to be paid directly…
