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Explorers Go Rock Climbing
A few of our explorers went to The Roaches in the Peak District for a weekend rock climbing. They stayed over night at a campsite in Gradbach. ...
Group Water Activities Day 2021
After over a year and a half, the whole group celebrated the end of COVID restrictions by organising a water activities day held at Mote Park. It was a fantastic day on the water with Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers as well as family members taking part. The group webmaster has...
Water Activities Day 2021, bookings go live
After the success of the last Water Activities Day a few years ago the Group has booked another day at Mote Park Watersports Centre. All activities are also open to family members linked to a child in the group. Bookings can now be made online. ...
Scouts go camping again 2021
After a long year dealing with the COVID restrictions and lockdowns, a select few from both Scout Troops finally managed to get out camping again. This was a fun filled 4 days packed with activities at Thriftwood in Essex. Including water rollers, shooting, kayaking, axe throwing, zip...
Peter gets awarded the Chief Scout Award for Merit
Peter Lewis (our Group Scout Leader) was awarded the Chief Scout Award for Merit at our AGM 2021, this is a very special award. This is in recognition of his dedication to the Group and Scouting in general with over 40 years of service. Mike Banks - Webmaster ...
Julie gets awarded with the Chief Scouts Commendation
At the Group's AGM - 27th July 2021, it is with great pleasure we announce Julie Butler (Forest Pack Akela) was presented with the Chief Scouts Commendation for good service. Mike Banks - Webmaster ...
Group AGM 2021
The Scout Group all got together again after COVID restrictions were finally lifted. We welcomed over 149 parents, grandparents, leaders and children, including four representatives from our Swanley District. After the formalities there was a fun evening of Campfire cooking, BBQ and...
Jungle Pack go Kayaking
Jungle Pack finaly managed to restart activities again after over a year of COVID restrictions. We spent the evening Kayaking at Mote Park in Maidstone. We all managed to keep afloat, apart from Bagheera who capsized! Mike Banks - Jungle Pack Leader ...
Scouts go litter picking
Our Scouts from both Timber & Wilderness troops went out helping the New Ash Green community with litter picking this evening. This is the 1st step on hopefully gaining their Green Blue Peter Badge. ...
Helen is awarded the Chief Scouts Commendation
I am delighted to announce that, at the District Scout Executive Meeting (via Zoom) last evening, Helen Richardson our Scout Leader for Ash Green Wilderness Troop (and also the Leader Training Manager for Swanley District) was awarded the Chief Scouts Commendation for Good Service. A well...
