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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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