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Beavers spy camp 2023
In May 2023 Little Dambusters Beaver colony went on Spy Camp. For some of our young people, it was the first time away from family. Beavers tried lots of activities from code breaking, archery and fire lighting. They all left with beaming smiles. ...
JOTT 2023
53 Young people from the group, along with parents, siblings and leaders took part in this years JOTT (Jamboree on the trail). We had a selection of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers take part. JOTT is a hike that Scouts from all over the world walks on the same day, making it a record...
The Big Help Out 2023
On Monday 8th May 2023, Ash Green Scout group took part in the national ‘The Big Help Out’ scheme. We ran a pop-in cafe for people in our community to celebrate the coronation, who had nowhere to go, or simply just wanted to have a cup of tea and chat. Beavers,...
Group takes part in St George’s parade
Despite the horrible weather 75 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Leaders turned out for the St George’s day parade this year. The rain didn’t put us off from parading to the Church to renew our Scout promises. Everyone dressed in smart uniforms and the group proud. ...
Beavers go litter picking
Beavers from Little Dambusters spent the evening litter picking around the village. In less than an hour, they collected a massive four bags of rubbish. Well done Beavers, helping to keep our local community clean and tidy! ...
Our Trustee Committee Chair receives award
Louise our Trustee Committee Chair (formerly known at the Executive Committee) was presented with a well deserved Commendation for Good Service Award. Louise works tirelessly on our committee often organising events or fund raising. Members of our committee are often overlooked, but...
Bag pack for the food bank
On 15th April a group of Beavers, Cubs and Explorers helped to raise money for our local food bank, The Community Cupboard. They raised an impressive £271 in just under three hours. 17 young people came out to support shoppers in the Co-op New Ash Green, handing out baskets and helping people...
Cubs go Spring cleaning
Cubs from Forest pack were tasked with taking part in the Great British Spring Clean this week. Fifteen Cubs picked seven bin bags of litter in just one hour in New Ash Green Village Centre and community spaces. The Cubs aged 8-10 years old were not only providing a community service,...
Santa visits Cubs
On the last meeting of the year Jungle pack cubs were lucky enough to be visited by Santa. Because of covid he hadn’t visited us for a few years. Children were able to tell Santa about their wishes for Christmas and whether they had been naughty or nice. Cubs also enjoyed games and party food. ...
Cubs do the cave bus
At the beginning of December a group of Cubs from Jungle pack went to Lower Grange Farm, the Kent Scouts activity centre in Maidstone. They spent the evening having fun in the Cave bus. Akela was very impressed with the Cubs, everyone gave it a go, some conquering their fears. ...
