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District camp
4th May 2012
Over 450 people attended the District Camp held for all sections at Bexon Lane Campsite over the weekend 4th-6th May. Although the weather was not good, beavers, cubs, scouts and explorers enjoyed a wide range of activities on offer over the weekend. The annual St George's Day service was held at...
Howl at Howletts
1st April 2012
254 members from Gillingham District enjoyed a day at Howletts Zoo on Sunday 1st April. ...
Gillingham Scouts support ShelterBox
26th November 2011
On the 26th November 2011, Gillingham Scouts took part in our Bingo Night held at St. Paul's Church, Parkwood. The night was organised by the Young Commissioners: James Bowring, Mandy Keywood and Dan Goodman with all the support, help and guidance needed from the District Support Unit. We...
Gillingham Scouts celebrate
30th April 2011
Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Leaders from all Groups in the Gillingham District held a double celebration on Saturday 30th April 2011. They gathered at The Howard School Rainham, to celebrate St George's Day and the Royal Wedding. By giving the day a royal twist, everyone...
Sponsored Camp Out
4th October 2010
ROB GILL will be spending 100 nights from 13th September 2010 - 21st December 2010 living in a tent in his back garden to raise much needed money to fund his trip to the World Scout Jamboree being held in Sweden during the summer of 2011. Rob, who is GSL of the 8th Gillingham Group and...
Chief Scout visits Kent
3rd October 2010
Bear Grylls, Chief Scout visited Kent on Sunday 3rd October. The photo shows him surrounded by Cub Scouts at their 'Back to the Future' event held at the County Showground, Detling. Bear also visited Scouts and Explorer Scouts at Lower Grange Farm where he was welcomed by two Scouts from the 11th...
Walk in the Park
13th June 2010
Walk in the Park was a fund raising event for the Jamboree with participants retaining 50% of their sponsorship money for their own Scout Group. The Mayor of Medway, Councillor David Brake set off the event which was held in Gillingham Park on Sunday 13 June 2010. ...
Sea Scouts retain RN recognition
8th June 2010
The 4th Gillingham Sea Scouts retained their RN recognition following a recent inspection by a Royal Navy Inspecting Officer. To receive RN recognition a Sea Scout Group must meet certain criteria and high standards laid down by the Admiralty. The Group was first granted RN recognition status in...
St George's Celebration
25th April 2010
Gillingham Scouts held a St George's Celebration event at The Howard School on Sunday 25th April 2010. The afternoon started at 1.30pm with a short Scouts Own when all members renewed their Promise and this was followed by a variety of activities. ...
Top Awards
21st March 2010
Gillingham Scouts held their annual Awards Presentation at Rainham Mark Grammar School on Sunday 21st March 2010 when over 80 young people received recognition for achieving their Chief Scout's Award during the past year. The certificates for the awards were presented by Mr Paul Clark, MP for...
