Tonight the Beavers and Cubs have been very busy. For one of their badges, the Beavers had to do a small talk to everyone in the Colony and to some of the Leaders, on their favourite hobby. They stood in…
Lots of Old Photos
If you take a look in the Gallery, you will see that there are now lots more photos from various activities the Group has done over the last 20 odd years! Please take a look and see if the younger…
BBQ, Olympics & 2012 AGM
This year for our Annual General Meeting, we decided to do something different. To mark this year’s Olympics, we thought that we would stage our own games! After having a BBQ lunch the games began. All the Beavers, Cubs, Scouts …
Beaver’s Space Camp
The Beavers have spent the weekend training to be astronauts at Cape Kibblestone. After their introduction to the camp and finding their beds, the Beavers said goodbye to Mums and Dads. Ontario the Beaver then came out to help invest…
Bag Packing
Yesterday, along with Porthill Guides, we did a bag pack at Asda. We were raising money for the Church Hall where we both meet. We had a great turn out and thanks to the generosity of Asda’s customers, we raised…
2012 St. George’s Day Parade
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…
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…
Remembrance Sunday Video
I’ve put together a video of the photos from our Remembrance Sunday Parade – enjoy!
Remembrance Sunday Parade
Our Beavers, Cubs, Scouts along with the Brownies and Guides, today paid respect to those who have been killed in wars, by parading round Porthill, led by our drum band and then by joining the congregation of St. Andrew’s Church…
Bag Packing at M & S
Members of the Group spent time on Saturday bag packing at Marks and Spencer in Hanley. We managed to raise a grand total £463. Thanks to everyone for taking part and their hard work!
2011 Group Annual General Meeting
Friday saw the Group’s Annual General Meeting. This is where everyone connected with the Group gets to see what each section has been up to over the last year and also to do the ‘formal’ stuff, approve the year’s accounts…
Beaver Sleepover at Kibblestone
The Beavers have just had a great weekend at Kibblestone. This year’s theme was ‘under the sea’. After a bit of a damp start on Saturday morning (what did we expect with that theme?), the weather was kind to us…
Royal Wedding Party
Tonight we held a special party for all the members of the Group in honour of the Royal Wedding. The Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Young Leaders and Leaders came dressed up as princes, princesses or in their best party outfits and…
