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KIJ 2025
A large group of Scouts, Explorers and Leaders spent a week in the County show ground alongside 7000 Scouts and Guides from 39 nations around the world. KIJ or Kent International Jamboree was packed full of activities. Lots of friendships and memories were made. ...
Expedition Camp
A group of 30 Scouts and Explorers spent the weekend on an exdedition camp. They got dropped off at a location outside Dartford and hiked to the local district campsite in Framingham. Despite the really wet weather, the young people all managed to make it to their destination on time. ...
Cubs go Potty!
On our last day of term before Easter, Jungle pack whet to 'Your Pottery Barn' for a lesson in pottery and craft. They all decorated an clay Easter bunny. ...
RNLI visits Cubs
A crew member from the local life boat station at Gravesend visited Jungle pack. Mick explain what the RNLI do, showed us some equipment they use and told us how to stay safe on the water. ...
Beavers viist the Community Cupboard
Little Dambusters Beavers popped into the local food bank with donations. They also learned about the import work The Community Cupboard does supporting the surrounding area. ...
Cubs celebrate Easter
Forest Pack celebrated Easter by eating pack cakes and taking part in some Easter theamed games. ...
Cubs go Rifle shooting
A group of Cubs from Jungle pack went to Hopehill Scout Activity Centre for a session of Air Rifle Shooting. In Cubs we like to always try new things and learn new skills. ...
Cubs Christmas fun at Gravity 2024
Jungle pack Cubs had a fun time at Gravity Bluewater. A group of 20 Cubs and siblings enjoyed their Christmas treat on the last meeting of 2024. ...
Group attend remembrance service 2024
A large number of smartly dressed Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders and Parents turned up for the remembrance service again this year. All sections paraded from the war memorial up to Ash church for the service. Followed by wreath laying, a few words and a two minute silence at...
Poppy stall
Once again this year, the group supported The Royal British Legion. We ran their stall collecting donations for this very worth while cause. With our team of volunteers, young and old, we raised a massive £512.94 in the morning. ...
Group helps Woodland group
The local Woodland trust asked the group for help. The woodland trust are a group of volunteers who look after the local countryside around our village. A small group of Scout volunteers helped, cutting back the ancient orchard in the centre of the village, with some of the apple...
Big Buzz 2024
Our Cubs section took part in the Kent Scouts initiative ’Big Buzz’. They learned about the conversation of our Bees, a very important part of our food chain. ...
Cubs Summer Camp 2024
This year, a number of Cubs from both packs enjoyed an action packed Camp at Lower Grange Farm. This was the first Camp back in a tent since COVID hit, and it was very popular. After pitching their own tents, Cubs enjoyed a weekend of Rifle shooting, Tomahawk throwing, Quad bikes, Wall...
Scouts go on Summer Camp 2024
A small group of Scouts and Explorers travelled to Ferney Croft in Dorset, enjoying a week of fun. Activities included water fun, mud run and a visit to an adventure park to name a few. ...
ExploreMore 24
During August, Explorers from Ash Green and Swanley district, joined other Kent units at ExploreMore 24. This was a week long camp in the Peak District. During the action packed week they hiked, explored caves, rock climbed, and enjoyed water activities. They finished off with a visit to...
Cub gets invested on the water
Jungle pack Cubs like to invest new starters somewhere different, this year was no Different. In July Arkela got in a boat and invested a Cub in the middle of Mote park in Maidstone. ...
Ash Green at Villagers Day 2024
A large group of our leaders where out in force at New Ash Green village day again this year. We provided tomahawks and archery, two very popular activities in the group. All the money raised is going to subsidise the up coming week long Scout Summer camp. ...
Ash Green are Kent Scout Winners
Ash Green Scouts were awarded a Bronze award at their AGM by the Assistant District Commissioner for Scouts. The prestigious Grow 50 award was presented to Group Lead Volunteer, Peter Lewis, in recognition of the group's growth in 2023/24. The Bronze award has only been awarded to 49 groups in...
Tracy gets award
Tracy, one of our Little Dambusters Beavers Leader Team Members, was awarded his Chief Scouts Commendation for good service at our AGM this year. Tracy has been both a parent supporter and Leader of the group for many years. In her role as a community team member for a large retail chain, she...
Jasper gets award
Jasper Holiday, one of our Cub Leader Team Members, was awarded his Chief Scouts Commendation for good service at our AGM this year. Jasper has been part of our group since his daughters joined. He has helped both our Beavers and Cub sections over the years. ...
Group runs BBQ for local church
Ash Church took part in the national beacon lighting event, marking the 80 years of the D-Day landings. The group was asked to help support the event. We supplied and ran the BBQ, with all the money raised going to the Church for ongoing repairs. ...
Group Hike 2024
The whole group was invited to join in the ‘Group hike’. This replaced the very popular JOTT (Jamboree on the Trail) hike that took part every year. We had over 80 Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers along with families taking part this year, walking approximately 5.5 miles. ...
St George's Day Parade and Funday 2024
A large group of Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers, Leaders and parents turned up yesterday 27th April at Parkwood School in Swanley. It’s the first time we have ever taken part in District St George's Day parade and funday as a group. I think we all looked very smart, even if the...
Scouts Spring Camp 2024
At the beginning of April the Scout section went off for a weekend camp in Framingham woods. Scouts had to hike to the district campsite where they set up tents. They had a great time over the weekend learning back to basic camping skills. ...
Owls visit Beavers
Little Dambusters were delighted to host Hartley Owls for an interactive workshop that helped us work towards our animal friend badge. Beavers sat and listened to an informative talk about the 4 owls that came to visit. There were lots of really good questions, and the beavers learnt a lot about...
R.I.P Bryan Parlett
I am sad to advise you all that I have been told that Bryan Parlett, passed away yesterday (17th January). Although most of Ash Green Scout Group members would probably not have known of Bryan, he was the original Scout Leader when Ash Green Scout Group was formed back in 1972. He was also...
Cubs visit the Food bank
On Friday 8th December a group of Cubs and Leaders went to The Community Cupboard at West Kingsdwon. As well as bring lots of food to add to the bank, we also saw all the fantastic work the volunteers do at the hub. ...
Southern Water visit Cubs
Cubs from Jungle pack had a Poo list from Southern water! We learned a lot about how they look after our sewage and how we can all help to prevent the wrong things going into our water supply. ...
Cubs go climbing
On 24th November Jungle pack went to Lower Grange Farm - Kent Scouts Barn for a wall climbing session. I was very impressed how everyone gave it their best. We started with some very nervous Cubs, as the end they all climbed the walls like monkeys. Well done everyone! ...
Cubs go Potty!
A group of Forest Cubs went to The Pottery Barn at Hartley Bottom. There they designed and created their own Christmas plates. They later got fired and delivered in time to take home for Christmas. ...
Rememberance Service 2023
A large group of Young people and Leader from all sections attended our annual Remembrance parade and church service again this year. The event ran like clock work and all the young people dressed immaculately. Along with some mums and dads and grand parents, we packed out the local church...
Cubs do Salsa drumming
On November 3rd, Jungle pack tried something completely different, Samba drumming! Gareth Annable a fellow Scouter and music teacher from Gravesend grammar school came to show the Cubs his drumming skills and Cubs took part in the drumming workshop.. Cubs enjoying making...
Group out Poppy selling
The Royal British Legion once again asked us if we would help sell Poppies again this year and of course we delivered. A group of 20 Young people and Leaders across all sections of the group manned the stall in New Ash Green to sell the merchandise. We raised an amazing £467.81. Well done...
10 Years Service Award
As Deputy Group Leader, I had the great pleasure of presenting the 10 years service award to our very own Tanya Williams this evening. Tanya has held many roles in the group over the years. I would like to personally thank Tanya for her continued commitment to scouting and the positive influence...
Cubs Summer Camp 2023
A large group of Cubs from both packs went to Thriftwood and Essex for the annual summer camp. The Camp was pirate themed and was action packed with activities From raft building, fire lighting, crate stacking and zip line to name just a few. This came was the first time some Cubs have been away...
Explorers go to the Peak District 2023
Some of our Explorers along with the Kent team went for an action packed weekend in the Peak district. They stayed at Horseshoe Quarry near Froggatt in the Peak District National Park. There they took part in Rock climbing, Caving and Cycling. ...
Scouts and Explorers Summer Camp 2023
On 25th July our Scouts and Explorers went on Summer camp for 5 days. A selection of Scouts and Explorers went to Thriftwood Scout Campsite & Activity Centre in Essex. They enjoyed an action packed programme with activities from Raft building, Kayaking, Rifle shooting and Crossbows to...
Jungle Pack welcomes Wolfe
Jungle Pack Cubs officially welcomed Wolfe to the Pack. Wolfe is the new Jungle pack mascot and is awarded every week to a Child for being out-standing in something. ...
Ash Green do NAG Village Day 2023
On 24th June a small army of leaders and members of our trustee’s committee joined forces. At New Ash Green village day this year, we ran archery and tomahawk throwing, these are always popular activities at Fetes. It was a very busy and incredibly hot day, with temperatures in the high...
Ash Green at South Darenth FC
On Saturday 17th June the group was asked for help at the South Darenth FC fun day. Working in the community is something we are big on at Ash Green and we jumped at the chance to help out. A volunteer team of Archery instructors ran the activity at the fun day. The boys and girls at...
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. ...
