This weekend, our Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts from the 7th Sea Scouts joined forces with the Eastbourne Explorers for an unforgettable visit and sleepover at Beamish Museum. After settling into the historic Masonic Hall for the night, the young…
Christmas Fayre
Join us at the Darlington Scouts Christmas Fayre! Explore a wonderful selection of delicious homemade Jams & Chutneys, beautiful Christmas plants, and unique festive gifts — perfect for stocking fillers and holiday surprises! Grab a warm tea or coffee as…
Coastal Adventures at Kettleness
A Weekend of Adventure, Cake, and New Friendships This weekend, 21 Darlington Explorer Scouts from Elm Ridge ESU, Harrowgate Hill ESU, and MSG ESU came together for an unforgettable adventure at Kettleness. From the moment we arrived, the energy was…
Freddie Paracord
Supporting Freddie on His Road to the World Scout Jamboree 2027 We’re excited to share a brilliant local Scouting story!Freddie, a hardworking Scout from Howden-le-Wear, is gearing up for the adventure of a lifetime as he prepares for the World…
Leading the Way: Recognising Our Incredible Scout Volunteers
Celebrating the Achievements of Our Darlington District Scouts Leaders and Volunteers We are delighted to recognize and celebrate the dedication and achievements of our amazing leaders and volunteers across the Darlington District Scouts! Their hard work, commitment, and passion make…
Jenny Reaches Scouting’s Highest Peak!
Celebrating an Incredible Achievement: Jenny Thompson Earns Her King’s Scout Award We are thrilled to celebrate a truly remarkable milestone within Darlington District Scouts. Jenny Thompson has officially earned her King’s Scout Award — the highest honour a young person…
Welcome the Archdeacon Explorers!
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…
