Friday evening 13th June saw 7 Scouts, 2 of whom were very new, pitching their tents for the annual Orwell District Scout Camp at Hallowtree, a weekend long competition including camping skills and activities all earning points. On Saturday there were…
St Georges Day 2014
The weather was kind, yet again, for the St Georges day parade along the Promenade at Felixstowe along with other groups from the Orwell District. With a slightly different format this year, the groups met at the Spa and marched…
Swimming Gala
At the end of November a team of beavers, cubs and scouts took part in the Orwell district swimming gala. With lots of cheering and encouragement the children all did their best. With a special mention to Edward and Grace…
40th Birthday and AGM
On 17th October 1st Kirton held their 40th anniversary party and AGM along the theme of past, present and future. Past: There were displays and albums of old photos from previous years and it was fun to see some that…
Bear in the Air – Landguard Fort
1st Kirton Scouts had an exciting day at Landguard Fort on Saturday 12th October, along with many other Scouts, Explorers and leaders from Orwell District when Bear Grylls, the Chief Scout, called in to visit as part of the “Bear…
Jumble Sale 12th October 2013
It’s nearly time for our October Jumble Sale. Scouts will be collecting jumble in the village on the evening of Wednesday 9th October and the Jumble Sale takes place on Saturday 12th. If any parents can come along to help,…
Beach Watch 2013
On Saturday 21st September several Scouts, Cubs and Beavers took part in the annual Beachwatch Big Weekend and helped to collect litter along the shore in near the Trimley Marshes Nature reserve. They managed to fill several bags of rubbish…
Moot 5 – Suffolk Scout and Guide Camp – August 2013
August bank holiday weekend saw a small part of the Bentwaters air base overrun with Scouts and Guides from all over Suffolk for Moot 5. The camp was divided into subcamps and Orwell district, including 1st Kirton, were in subcamp…
