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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 Wall 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...
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. ...
Remembrance parade 2022
Over 80 young people and leaders from the group turned out in fine form for the annual Remembrance parade in November. Each section carried the flags for their sections. Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers showed their respects at the Church service after the parade, then returned...
Beavers tried Fencing
In November Little foresters tried some Fencing. Mike Banks (Assistant group Scout leader and Akela of Jungle pack cubs and also one of the groups instructors, came along and showed the Beavers how to Foil. The Beavers all listerned well to the instructions and quickly...
Maasai Chief visits Cubs
Joseph Ole Tipanko a Masai Chief from Kenya visited our Monday Cubs. Sharing artwork, survival tactics and paintings. He is travelling to scout groups across the UK raising money for his village after they lost their entire herd of cows due a severe drought. ...
Beavers go on camp
After a two year break due to COVID, Little Dambusters Beavers went on camp. At the beginning of October 2022, a small group of Beavers had an action packed weekend away to Kays garden in Meopham. The original camp had to be postponed due to a COVID outbreak. ...
Explorers go Rock climbing
A group of Explorers from Ash Green, Longfield and Hartley and Swanley went to Hathersage in the Peak district national park for a weekend of rock climbing. The group stayed in a nearby Scout hut and trecked over an hour with the equipment to the climbing areas. ...
Scouts and Explorers go to KIJ 2022
A group of Scouts, Explorers and Leaders went to KIJ (Kent International Jamboree) at the Detling Show Group. KIJ is a massive, week long event held every 5 years and hosts over 5,000 Scouts and Guides from all over the world. With over 122 activities and live bands everyday, it takes years...
Group AGM 2022
17th May 2022 saw in the Group AGM. This was an important AGM this year marking 50 years of the group. Also we agreed a new constitution as our charity status has changed. We had lots of awards handed out to our young people. The evening finished with food and Mr Muddles the magician. ...
St George’s Day Parade 2022
After a two year absence due to COVID the group met again on Sunday 24th April. We paraded from the War memorial at Ash to the church where we had a short service. We all renewed our Scout promises. St George’s day is a very important date in the Scout calendar, as St George is the patron...
JOTT 2022
After two years of absence due to the pandemic, Jamboree on the Trail was back. The whole group was invited to hike (families were invited too!). Different ages staredt at different points along the trail, with us all ending at the Youth Centre. JOTT is on of the largest...
Family Activity Day 2022
Celebrating 50 Years of Ash Green Scouts, we have a fun family activity day planned on Saturday 9th April. We have lots of fun activities the whole family can get involved in. FREE Food and refreshments. FREE entry from 10am-2pm. Activities include, Axe Trowing, Archery, Fencing, Camp fire, Knots...
£900 Raised for Ukraine refugees
On the 19th-20th March a team of our Leaders, Parents, Explorers, Scouts, Cubs and Beavers took part in a fundraiser at our local Co-op supermarket. Our eager team worked hard over the two days packing bags for customers. We raised an amazing £900 for the Ukrainian...
Cubs go wall climbing
Jungle pack Cubs spent the evening wall climbing at Lower Grange Farm near Maidstone. It’s the first time in a couple of years because of the pandemic. I was very impressed in how high all the Cubs managed to climb ...
Cubs do Curling
The Scout group has recently invested in an in-door curling kit. Jungle pack had a great time as the first section to try it out. ...
Chief Scouts Awards for Good Service
A very big well done to Hawkeye (Kelly Calow) one of our Beaver leaders and Clare Peto, one of our Scout leaders who got presented with her Chief Scouts Commendation for Good Service this evening. This is a very special award given for their hard work and dedication to the Scout group. ...
R.I.P Keeo
It's with deep shock and sadness that I must inform you all of the death of one of our leaders, Tony Baker on Saturday 27th November. Assistant Beaver Leader Tony, known as Keeo to the Beavers, was a kind-hearted and thoughtful leader who worked very well with our young people. He was very well...
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. ...
