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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. ...
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...
Mallowstorm virtual camp
During lockdown Ash Green Scout group ran the event 'Mallowstorm'. This was a 'Camp at home' event with several activities to take part in with their families. We had 79 young people taking part. Well done everyone! ...
Cubs Necker Challenge
During the summer of lockdown the Cubs section ran a 'Necker Challenge' video. Cubs had to record a short video clip of them catching a scarf, putting it on and doing the Cub salute before throwing to the next person. We then edited the video clips together creating a fantastic video with 29 Cubs...
Michael is awarded the Chief Scouts Commendation
I am absolutely delighted to share with you the news that Michael Banks, our Jungle Cub Pack Leader (Akela) was awarded with the Chief Scouts Commendation for Good Service by our District Commissioner, Terry Elcock last Friday, 31st January 2019. This very special Award is given in recognition of...
AGM 2018
The Ash Green Scout Group Annual General Meeting takes place this Wednesday (6th June) at the Pavilion (Rugby Club). The meeting starts at 7pm sharp. This is the most important Group Meeting of the year - and is a legal requirement for the Group. We really need lots of parents & supporters there,...
AGM 2017
ASH GREEN SCOUT GROUP AGM 2017 - THURSDAY 15th JUNE - 6.30PM - PAVILION (RUGBY CLUB). Grateful if as many parents/carers and young people could attend. The business side will be brief and is followed by award ceremony and a presentation in honour of Alan Gordon. Bar...
Ash Green Scouts in Big Spring Clean in New Ash Green
Big Spring Clean in New Ash Green Ash Green Scout Group's 140 strong group of Beaver, Cubs and Scouts, have all taking part in the Keep Britain Tidy, Big Tidy Up campaign this month. Children from every section of the group were tasked with clearing up local green areas and public spaces and...
Want a new adventure?
The children of Ash Green Scout Group need you - We urgently need Assistant Leaders particularly for our Little Dambusters Beavers (Tuesday evenings) and Jungle Pack Cubs (Friday evenings). Full training is offered at no cost to you. It's just 2 hours a week commitment with occasional camps...
Cubs 100 remembering Alan Gordon
Ash Green Scouts Cub packs enjoyed a Cubs 100 event organised by Kent County Scouts in December. They were invited to put keepsakes from the year into a time capsule. The group decided to put Alan Gordon's special memorial badge in the capsule. This is a great tribute to the man who brought Ash...
Jungle Cubs join in public performance
This December Jungle Cub Pack were offered the opportunity to perform on stage as part of a show led by Act One Drama Group. The Chair of Act One Drama Group Louise Banks offered the opportunity to Jungle Pack to work towards their Entertainer Badge. Cubs were asked if they would like to join in...
New outdoor area declared open
Ash Green Scout Group had the pleasure of attending the official opening of the Youth and Community Centre in New Ash Green last month. The Group have invested thousands of pounds from the Big Lottery Fund and our own fundraising to improve the outdoor areas of the centre for the benefit of the...
Remembrance Parade at Ash Church
Over 100 uniformed members of Ash Green Scout Group were present for the wreath laying ceremony and service at Ash Church today to commemorate Remembrance Day. GSL Peter Lewis thanked the Young people, Leaders, Parents and Supporters saying: "I received a number of complimentary...
Ash Green Scouts Dementia Award Finalist
Ash Green Scouts were one of only four finalists for the Dementia Friendly Kent Awards. Nominated by local Community Warden Jackie West, Group Scout Leader Peter Lewis represented the group at the awards ceremony on the 24th October 2016. Sponsor of the awards, the Kent Dementia Action Alliance...
It's party time
Well-known Jazz and Swing singer, Shane Hampsheir and The Local Vocals, a 100+ strong Hartley-based singing choir were among two of the acts at special celebration event in honour of the Queen's 90th Birthday organised by a New Ash Green Scout Group. Ash Green Scouts held the party for 80 plus...
Community Celebrations for Queen and Country
WE WHERE LIVE ON RADIO KENT THIS MORNING (12th June) - 6.52am Click here to listen to the interview (Scroll on to 52min 30secs to hear our bit!). Click here to donate to this great event, your donation will really make a difference. A special celebration event in honour of the Queen's 90th...
AGM 2016 reports
The Group's AGM is coming up - Thursday 9th June 6.30pm at the Pavilion New Ash Green (Rugby Club). All members and parent/carers to attend please. Children in full uniform as awards to be given to certain children. Here are the papers - click on each to go the link 2016 agenda Minutes of 2015...
More than 100 turn out for Jamboree on the Trail
More than 100 young people, their parents and leaders from Ash Green Scouts turned out for Jamboree on the Trail at the weekend. They joined more than 500,000 other Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers from all over the world for the annual event where Scouts hike simultaneously in their own...
Forest Pack help clean up in New Ash Green
Twenty-one Cubs from Forest Pack turned out in the rain last night to pick up litter from the Minnis, Meadow and Shopping Centre. They collected five bags of rubbish, improving the look of the area for the benefit of the community. The Cubs, aged between 8 and 10 years old, are learning about the...
Jamboree on the Trail
More than 500,000 Scouts from all over the world are taking part in Jamboree on the Trail on Saturday 14th May 2016. Click here for detailed information on the event Click here to see who has said they're attending Ash Green Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers are using this event to raise...
Scouts receive Big Lottery funding
Young people in New Ash Green have received a boost after £6,000 of National Lottery Funding was granted to Ash Green Scouts to be invested in the Youth Centre. The money will be spent on fencing around New Ash Green’s Youth Centre, in Meadow Lane where the group meets. Alan Gordon, speaking on...
2016 calendars launched
Check out our new calendars for 2106 - the perfect Christmas present idea Beavers calendar to be launched soon. For details of Scout Section calendar go here For details of Cubs Calendar go here ...
Beavers and Cubs meet emergency services
Beavers and Cubs from Ash Green Scout Group have really got to know their emergency services this week. Beavers from Monday night Colony (Little Foresters) along with Monday night Cubs (Forest Pack) got a VIP tour of Ash fire station while Tuesday night Beavers (Little Dambusters) were visited by...
Explorer Scouts launched
New Ash Green is to have it's own Explorer Scout Unit. Excelsior Explorers are open to young people between the ages of 14-18 and will meet on Monday evenings starting on 1 February 2016 at the Youth Centre in the village. Membership is open now - for more information, click here check out...
AGM reports published
Please note change of venue - New Ash Green Rugby Club @ 6.30pm NOT the school. Look forward to seeing you The full list of reports for the 2015 AGM has been published. Parents are asked to read the reports prior to the AGM on 7th July in order to keep the formal part of the proceedings to a...
T-shirts launched for Scout Section
Both Scout Troops have decided to use their Jamboree on the Trail sponsored walk money to kit their Scouts out in these smart new t-shirts Designed by Cub Scout Section Leader Michael Banks, this stylish, limited edition troop shirt is ideal for events when uniform is not required. Each Scout...
Group Policies
Following a recent Group Executive meeting, we have amended the Group Policy document. Please follow this link to download it ...
Jamboree on the Trail
MORE THAN 90 young people, leaders and parents joined 500,000 Scouts from all over the world to take part in Jamboree on The Trail - the first time that Ash Green Scouts had ever taken part in this annual event. The Scout Section set out from Farningham Woods, the District Campsite and...
An equal opportunities Scout Group!
Ash Green Scouts have not only achieved the UK Scout Association's target of 20 per cent female membership by 2017 some two years early - they have hammered it as 49% of their membership are girls. No fewer than 68 of the Group's 140 young people are girls - and five out of the six Section...
Update on Waiting Lists
Both Beaver Scout Colonies and both Cub Scout Packs are now full and closed to new members. Any child on the Waiting List as of 21st April 2015 will be guaranteed a place in Beavers and any child currently in Beavers will be guaranteed a place in Cubs. We have only a handful of vacancies in...
Great turn out for St George's Day
More than 80 young people and some 15 adults were on parade for St George's Day at Ash Church. This was the first time we held our own service and it was a huge success. Many thanks indeed to the Rev Canon Ruth Oates for organising the service and making it so relevant to the occasion. Thank also...
Little Foresters go bug hunting
Little Foresters Beaver Colony got the summer term off to a great start by going out hunting for bugs. They caught, catalogued and sketched the bugs for future identification purposes before letting them go. It's a busy summer term for Ash Green Scout Group with no fewer than nine camps planned...
KIJ savings scheme
Here are the details of the savings scheme for Kent International Jamboree.The aim of this scheme is to help you spread the cost of the event over a period of two years. You are not committing your child to attend the event by signing up to this scheme. You can get your savings back in full with...
The New Ash Green Fitness plan - become a Scout Leader
Make it your New Year's Resolution to have more fun in 2015 – as a Leader with Ash Green Scouts You’ll certainly burn off those Christmas calories with the action packed programme that you’ll be helping to deliver. There’s hikes, sport, games, swimming, archery, shooting and -...
Molly shows she's also a Master Chef
While New Ash Green chef Katherine Feddon was wowing the food critics on Masterchef The Professionals, her nine year old niece Molly was busy with her own culinary challenge - the Cub Scout Chef’s Badge. As well as having to learn about nutrition, kitchen safety and different methods of...
Keeping it in the family
Meet Monday night Beaver Leader Louise and three of her four daughters - all members of Ash Green Scouts. Mum Louise used to be a Venture Scout where she met her husband to be Steve before taking some time off to have four daughters. Jenna and Elyssa are both Beavers - although Jenna is now...
Winter Camp - 27th February to 1st March 2015
Dates - 27th February - 1 March 2015 There are only three places left on Winter Camp. It is indoors at Belchamps in the new Kath Batt building This is a joint camp between Cubs and Scouts and we had a maximum of 30 places available. . We visited for Winter Camp last year. Here is a link to...
Visit to Menin Gate
ALMOST 50 Cubs, Scouts, Leaders and parents visited the Menin Gate on Saturday 27th September. We visited Commonwealth War Graveyards as well as a German Cemetery before going to Ypres and laying a wreath at the Menin Gate during the last post ceremony. Follow this link to see our special video...
Great Christmas present ideas
Gill Lewis is making her her stunning hand crafted jewelry for Christmas presents this year. ALL profit from these go directly to ASH GREEN SCOUTS. Beautiful items and a great price. Get your Christmas pressies early this year. ...
