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…
Up Up and Away!
What a fantastic morning we had with Squirrels (27th Darlington Scout Group) at Teesside International Airport! The children got a behind-the-scenes look at how an airport works. They watched holidaymakers checking in their luggage and saw how bags travelled along…
Tynemouth Monopoly Run
Explorers Take on Tynemouth Scouts’ Monopoly Run Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the daring dozen from Elm Ridge ESU, who set off at 8:30am from Darlington to take part in Tynemouth Scouts’ very first Monopoly Run. Competing in teams…
Celebrating Success at Elm Ridge ESU
Title Image Photo by Johnny McClung on Unsplash It was a fantastic evening at Elm Ridge ESU as we celebrated the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our young people and leaders. Duke of Edinburgh Awards Chief Scout’s Awards Young…
Challenge Hike 2025
Darlington Challenge Hike 2025 Today, Scouts from Darlington braved a rain-soaked day for the annual Darlington Challenge Hike 2025. Six teams took part, including the 9th, 12th, 19th, and 27th Darlington Scout Groups. The challenge required Scouts to navigate from…
Explorers on Tour
The other weekend, a close-knit bunch of Explorers from Elm Ridge ESU headed to Braithwaite campsite in the Western Lakes for a weekend full of adventure and exploration—pushing some of them out of their comfort zones. Friday:The evening was spent…
Darlington District Scouts Take on Holland!
This summer, 40 young people and 12 adult leaders from Darlington District Scouts embarked on an incredible international adventure to the Netherlands, sailing from North Shields to begin a week of exploration, fun, and unforgettable memories. Home Away from HomeOur…
Explorers Conquer York (and the Ice Cream Boat!)
Explorers Team Up for a Sunny York Adventure Explorers from Elm Ridge ESU and Middleton St George ESU joined forces for a fun-packed day out in York, complete with challenges, pizza, and a campfire. Off to York The day began…
From Farm to Fork
27th Darlington Cubs Visit Clervaux Garden School Farm The 27th Darlington Cubs recently enjoyed a fun-filled, educational trip to Clervaux Garden School Farm, discovering firsthand the journey our food takes from farm to fork. This hands-on adventure gave our Cubs…
