District Young People Take on DofE and Expedition Challenge in the Summer Heat What a fantastic weekend of adventure and achievement! Young people from across the district came together to take part in their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Award expedition…
DDOTTY 2026: A Muddy Adventure Around Hurworth
What started as a soggy walk around Hurworth quickly turned into a fantastic day of adventure, teamwork, and plenty of laughter during this year’s DDOTTY (District Hike 2026). Despite the wet weather, more than 200 walkers took part in the…
A Kings Celebration !
Title Photo – curtesy of Durham Scouts Darlington District members joined Scouts from across the county to celebrate their achievement of earning the prestigious King’s Scout Award—the highest honour in Scouting. The special presentation evening brought together award recipients, their…
Left Hand Gang !
The Left-Handed Compass: Rethinking Traditional Navigation Techniques In the world of outdoor navigation, even the most familiar tools can reveal new layers of understanding when approached from a different perspective. One such perspective is the concept of the left-handed compass—a…
25 Years of the Good
Celebrating 25 Years of Service – Will Tennant Today we recognise and celebrate an extraordinary milestone: 25 years of dedicated service from Will Tennant as a Cub Leader with the 9th Darlington Scout Group and the Harrogate Explorer Scout Unit…
When Beavers Do the Science
Beavers of the 12th Darlington Scout Group – did a number of Experiments to work towards their Experiment Activity Badge. #FutureScientists
King’s Scout Award Achievement
We are incredibly proud to share that Archie, now a Leader within the Cub Pack at the 12th Darlington Scout Group, has been awarded the King’s Scout Award, the highest achievement in Scouting. This prestigious award recognises years of dedication,…
Great North Air Ambulance
21st Darlington Cubs Visit the Great North Air Ambulance This week, the 21st Darlington Cubs were lucky enough to visit the Great North Air Ambulance and learn more about the vital work they do across the region. The Cubs discovered…
Shape the Life You Lead
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…
