Darlington Scouts – Shaping the Life You Lead At Darlington Scouts, we believe young people don’t just grow up — they grow into themselves. Every week, Scouts across Darlington are learning skills that shape who they are, how they lead,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
