4th Medway Scout Group

On Saturday, the Beavers and Cubs went to the Funday at Gilwell Park. Check out the pictures below to see what they got upto.

On Saturday, some of the Group joined others from Chatham Salvation Army on a Sponsored walk to raise money for the building development. A big thanks to everyone who took part. If you’d like more information about the building fund, please visit the building redevelopment page of Chatham Salvation Army web site.

Over the bank holiday weekend, the Scouts went camping at Hamlet Wood Scout Camp, near Maidstone.

They hiked from the Scout hall to Strood railway station and took the train to East Farleigh, then hiked from the station to the campsite.

On Sunday, they built a large swing as a pioneering project. They also played several wide games, lit fires and cooked meals in their Patrols. Major Drew visited on Sunday and helped put the finishing touches on the swing.

On Monday, they reversed their journey and made their way back to Chatham.

Click on the pictures below to see more of what they got up to.

For this years St Georges day we tried something different. In the morning, we had a Church Parade at The Salvation Army. The Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers joined in with the children’s church which runs from 10.30 until midday.

After this, we had a picnic at the Vines park in Rochester before joining the rest of the Groups from the Medway towns for the Parade through Rochester and the Service in the Cathedral. This year, the Service was lead by Tracy Wood who also runs the Salvation Army Childrens Church.

During the Service, the Singing Company (the young peoples choir) sang some songs. As some of the members of are also our Beavers and Cubs, we’ve included the video here.

On Monday 10th May, the Beavers and Cubs visited Medway Fire Station. Freddie from Bluewatch showed gave us a tour of the station with Fox sliding down the firemans pole and Akela dresing up as a fireman.

The highlight of the visit was having a go on the firemans hose.

In December 2009, the Scouts had a visitor for the evening – an Instructor from a local Karate School.

He took the Scouts through their paces and very soon had got them inline and acting as if they new what they were doing. Enjoy the photos.

There’s been lots going on this term. The Beavers have been making fruit cocktails, the Cubs having been making Mummies and castles and there have been several investitures of new members. Take a look at some of the pictures to see more of what everyone has been upto.

Once again this year we’re supporting the Blythswood Care shoebox appeal. Shoebox’s need to be retuned this Monday, 9th November please. For more information, visit the Blythswood Care Shoebox Appeal website.

This Sunday, 8th November, there is a Church Parade. The service will start at 10am and will finish at 10.45am. The Medway Towns Rememberance service will take place close by in Jubilee gardens if you would like to attend this after the Church Parade.

Parents, Friends and Family are very welcome to stay for the Service.

The Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorer Scouts all start back on Monday 14th September. If you could bring some small cardboard boxes (cereal packets, etc) that would be very helpful.

The Salvation Army hall is currently undergoing some building work so the Beavers will be using the Band Room Beaver Lodge instead of the Main hall.

If you have any questions about our first night back, please get in contact with one of the Leaders.