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…
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…
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…
Stars Lead the Way !
Elm Ridge Explorers were out and about at Blackwell navigating between bunkers by stars and compass got the shelters out at the end to practice in the dark and cold. We had to ditch our plans of hills as -7C…
#Outdoorin24
Darlington Scouts are raring to go for 2024, with the #Outdoorin24 Challenge. Why not join us as a Leader / Helper by volunteering . Volunteering can be a brilliant way to boost your mental wellbeing. It’s a great feeling knowing you’re…
Merry Scoutmas
As we say goodbye to 2023 and look forward to 2024 we look to strengthen our Teams, without Volunteers there wouldn’t be Scouts in Darlington. Were not looking for the next Bear Grylls just someone with a get up and…
District Camp 2023
Soggy Camp 2023 The District Team have had an absolute blast this weekend meeting Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Leaders from across our District. Our Young People have shown determination, resilience, tried many new things and more importantly, had…
Orienteering Post
1st Darlington Scouts Orienteering Competition At the beginning of June Darlington held their first Orienteering Competition It was well attended by the groups around town and consisted of Cubs, Scouts and Explorers. Well done to the 18th Darlington Scout Group…
Sausage Hike
The 7th Sea Scouts had their Annual – Sausage Hike (its their thing – you have to be a member of the 7th Sea Scouts to understand!) the other day, the day was fun filed with Hiking and Sausage along…
