Great Times were had by all at Great Towers the other weekend. The rain didn’t stop any of our play, and to top it all off, Elm Ridge welcomed their newest Explorer.
St George’s Day 2024
As we celebrate St George’s Day today – 23rd April – the Patron Saint of scouting, we look back at our St George’s Day Parade. Gathering outside the town hall for our parade of group flags, we walked through the…
Filtered Water
Tonight at Beavers from the 12th Darlington Scout Group with World Earth Day in mind learnt about Water Filters and how they worked. Making our own mucky water and filters using a pop bottle, sand, stones, wet wipes and cotton…
Duke Of Edinburgh – Silver Expedition
Silver DofE completed , for Elm Ridge Explorers, 60 km over three days in the Cheviot Hills. Big thanks to Tony Petch top van driving and supporting the young people (along with all the other explorer leaders). Also Kev Beer…
Archers On Point
The 7th Sea Scouts recently took aim with a visit to the 19th Scout Group Darlington where they had an afternoon of Archery.
Scouting is for adults too!
Volunteers don’t have to be “superheroes” who know everything – we provide training and support to help you learn new skills too. Having people as positive role models to guide the way, and give that extra bit of encouragement is so…
First In Space
Darlington Space Scouts Darlington have a long history of Scouting in town and have had Land and Sea Scouts in the town for some time – last year the 14th Darlington Scout Group became an Air Scout Group This year…
Day Of Adventure
The other weekend, the 27th Darlington had their ‘Day of Adventure’ with all of their sections out and about (Saturday) doing various activities! – 14 of our intrepid Squirrels were at Moor House on the toboggan run and cooking on…
Youth is our Future !
Young Leaders Weekend! Tia with the help of other leaders from the district ran a successful young leaders camp to work towards their Young Leaders Belts Young Leaders who attended have completed: Module B – Taking the lead Module C – That’s…
Expanding Beavers
The 14th Darlington Scout Group recently opened a new Beaver Scout Colony. Huge thanks to Polly, Rachel and Tara for stepping forward to lead the new section. Instead of learning from books, you’ll figure the world out by exploring, playing…
