Exciting News: Archdeacon Explorers Launch Their New Unit! We are thrilled to announce the opening of a brand-new Explorer Scout unit: the Archdeacon Explorers! A huge congratulations to Connor Petch from the 5th Darlington Scout Group for leading this exciting…
Nature, Naps & Apple Pressing
Title Photo by Isabella Fischer on Unsplash “Nature, Naps & Apple Pressing: Squirrels and Beavers in Action!” Our Squirrels and Beavers had a fantastic weekend together! The adventure began with an exciting sleepover at our Scout hall — full of…
Barnard Castle – Expedition
Twelve Scouts from the 7th, 11th, 18th, and 19th Darlington Scout Groups recently took on an impressive expedition challenge — hiking all the way from Darlington to Barnard Castle and back again. The expedition was supported by enthusiastic Young Leaders…
All Aboard for Sleepover
12th Darlington Scout Group – Beavers Sleepover We’ve had a brilliant time on our Beavers sleepover! After a great train ride to our home for the night, we made some delicious soup for supper before heading out on a night…
Confido 2025 Cancellation
This weekend was meant to bring together Scouts from across Durham for the much-anticipated Confido camp. Sadly, nature had other plans. With Storm Amy sweeping across the region and a yellow weather warning in place, Durham Scouts made the difficult…




