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5th Win Quiz (again!?)


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Members of the 5th Dronfield Scout Troop win the Dronfield District Scout & Guide Quiz night for the third year running. Leader Phill said 'Who ever wins the Quiz has to organise it next year. They were under strict instructions to come 2nd, but the haven't listened to me again'. I don't think he means it!

Motley Crew


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After a long absence Explorer Scouts (Age 14 to 18 year) returns to 5th Dronfield. Seen here above at their recent Investiture Ceremony.

If you are interested in joining Explorer Scouts click here

 

Stewart Stenton our former Group Scout Leader
sadly passed away 13th October 2006

Tribute Plaque to Norman Jones

The present Guideacre Headquarters of 5th Dronfield (Hilltop) Scout Group owes it's existence primarily to the exploits of one man Norman Jones. At the recent 5th Dronfield AGM a tribute plaque was unveiled by his widow Mrs Barbara Jones to acknowledge Norman's contribution.

Click Here for further details and Stewart Stenton's history surrounding the building of the Guidacre HQ.

Drumhill Spring Bank Camp 2006

Winners of the Maquee Party!

Members of the 5th Dronfield Scout  Troop win the 'Marquee Party' Talent Competition at the recent Drum Hill Scout Camp 2006 with their rendition of 'If I were not upon this stage; something else I'd rather be...' 
The troop competed against 15 other acts and in front of an audience of 1,000 Scouts & Guides.

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Dave Gets Gunged!

Popular 4th Dronfield Explorer Scout Leader Dave Dowling gets gunged at the 'Marquee Party' Talent Competition at the recent Drum Hill Scout Camp 2006. Dave was nominated by the members of his own unit in a light hearted effort to 'get their own back! Dave is a well known Camp Prankster.

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5th Dronfield Recruits

5th Dronfield is looking for new members particularly for it's younger age groups;

Beaver Scouts - Age 6 to 8 years  and

Cub Scouts - Age 8 to 10½ years

If you are interested click here or on the picture below to download our leaflet
which explains all about Scouting at 5th Dronfield (Hilltop) Scout Group.

The leaflet has been delivered to all households in our neighbourhood.

 

Stewart Stenton Receives Silver Acorn Award

Stewart Stenton, our former Group Scout Leader, receives a Silver Acorn from the Derbyshire County Commissioner John Queening.

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Scouts - Hesley Autumn Scout Camp

      Click Here for Hesley Autumn Scout Camp Pictures

Peak 2005 Amarillo Video

5th Dronfield's very own 'Rip Off' of the Peter Kaye
Amarillo Video, taken at the recent Peak 2005
Scout Camp in Derbyshire.

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