Latest News
The area to keep update on the latest news within the Malling District.
A Borough Green Cub's Invicta Challenge
A Borough Green Cub is striving to achieve his Kent Invicta Challenge award, a requirement of which is to have an article they have written by the District. We're only too happy to help and here is the article:- From January, Akela (Cathy Riley), our Borough Green Cub Scout Leader will only...
What a night at The Malling Scout Oscars!
On Saturday 24th September, Malling District Scouts held their AGM and awards night, this year themed as The Oscars. There was a small matter of business, before we moved forward the lights sparkled upon some very well deserved recipients. Below are a small selection of pictures, with...
District Development Day
Many thanks to those who came along and took part in our District Development Day run for us by Sarah and Chris from the Regional Development Team. A fun and interactive day was had by all while we pondered over what really matters to us all in our Scouting and in the District. ...
Appointment of the District Commissioner
Below is the announcement from Kelvin Holford, County Commissioner, with regards to the appointment of the new District Commissioner for Malling District. I am pleased to announce that Elaine Greenwood has accepted the role of District Commissioner for Malling District effective from 1st...
Comp Wood Pricing Change Notification
Following a review of the Campsite and the increase in its use and subsequent running costs, it has been agreed by the Malling District Executive Committee, that fees charged to Groups outside of the Malling District, will be increased. The new pricing structure will take affect from 1st...
Blacklands at Duxford
District Air Activity Day at Duxford – 26 June 2010 The day started at Larkfield Leisure Centre. We had to get there at 8 o’clock in the morning. There were 17 of us from Blacklands Cubs and 4 Leaders and a lot of other Cubs and Leaders from the...
Borough Green Cubs visit Ashdown Forest
Simon, a Cub Scout with the 1st Borough Green Scout Group, has sent in an article about their recent trip to the Ashdown Forest. Simon has sent the article in as part of his Kent Invicta Challenge. Simon writes.. In April 2010 me and my Cub Pack went and camped in Ashdown Forest. On...
Ightham descends on London!
On Tuesday 6th of April, 1st Ightham Scouts, Quintain Explorers and Quintain Young Explorers went on a trip to London for the day. There were roughly 25 of us! We made our way to London by train and then headed to the Houses of Parliament. We had to be in very smart uniform. We had a tour...
Stephen Young - Funeral Arrangements
The family of Stephen Young have announced the details of his funeral. Everyone is invited to celebrate the life of Stephen on Tuesday 9th March at 1.15pm. The funeral is to be held at Rochester Cathedral, followed by a private service at the Medway Crematorium for the family. ...
Stephen Young
Yesterday afternoon Stephen was killed by an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands. He was on a Kent Scout led climbing expedition when the accident happened. Stephen had been in the movement since he was 6 years old passing through all the sections from Beavers to Explorers, where...
Malling Medals
Scouting, as we all know, is for the development of young people. However, from time to time, The Scout Association likes to recognise the adult volunteers that put the work in to make Scouting work for the youth members. These members have put a lot of time and effort in, and have always...
1st Borough Green Cubs Camping Trip
Ashley, a member of the 1st Borough Green Cub Scouts, recently sent us the following article about a camping trip they went on. Ashley is working on their Kent Invicta Challenge award, and by having this article published, it's another item achieved. 1st Borough Green Cub...
Quest 5 - Photos Online
After much time sorting through the hundreds of photos taken from the District event of the year that was, Quest 5, we are now pleased to bring you the photos of the event. Visit the Quest 5 Photo Gallery to view the photos and relive the memories of Quest 5. If you have any feedback from...
Platt HQ - The Official Opening
On Saturday 6th June 2009, St Mary's Platt Scout Group had their new Scout HQ officially opened by the Mayor of Tonbridge & Malling, Cllr Sue Murray. See the article below from Tony Woolven, acting Group Scout Leader for 1st St Mary's Platt Scout Group, which describes the journey to...
Quest 5: A Roaring Success
Quest 5 took place over the weekend of 1st May to 4th May 2009 at Wrotham Heath. This weekend was enjoyed by nearly 800 people from all Groups within the Malling District. The Malling District Scout Council would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Mark Rolfe, Ian Marriott and...
Excalibur is Founded!
That's right! The sword has been drawn and Excalibur Scout Network has been formed. We're currently finalising the essential 'behind-the-scenes' bits and pieces, but all in all, we're up and running. We are currently planning an exciting launch event/party, and details of this will be coming...
Swimming Gala Success
Cub Packs and Scout Troops from throughout the District descended on Larkfield Leisure Centre to complete in the annual swimming gala. St Mary's Platt once again were successful, retaining both the trophies for Cubs and Scouts. ...
