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85 Young People Are Waiting.

Could You Help Change That? Every week, young people across Darlington are waiting for the chance to begin their Scout adventure. Right now, 85 young people are on our waiting…

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Hot Weather, Heavy Packs, Huge Achievement

District Young People Take on DofE and Expedition Challenge in the Summer Heat What a fantastic weekend of adventure and achievement! Young people from across the district came together to…

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Scouts Enjoy Memorable Weekend in London

This weekend, 29 Cubs, Scouts and leaders from the 27th Darlington set off for a packed few days exploring London and everything the capital has to offer. For many of…

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DDOTTY 2026: A Muddy Adventure Around Hurworth

What started as a soggy walk around Hurworth quickly turned into a fantastic day of adventure, teamwork, and plenty of laughter during this year’s DDOTTY (District Hike 2026). Despite the…

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A Kings Celebration !

Title Photo – curtesy of Durham Scouts Darlington District members joined Scouts from across the county to celebrate their achievement of earning the prestigious King’s Scout Award—the highest honour in…

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Left Hand Gang !

The Left-Handed Compass: Rethinking Traditional Navigation Techniques In the world of outdoor navigation, even the most familiar tools can reveal new layers of understanding when approached from a different perspective….

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Young people first: safeguarding and safety in Scouting

Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and wellbeing first.