A huge congratulations to Josh, who was presented with his Diamond Award the other night – a fantastic achievement that reflects his dedication, commitment and willingness to challenge himself. As part of his award, Josh organised a Big Boot Clean…
Silver DofE Practice Expedition Complete!
Our Explorers from Elm Ridge and Harrowgate Hill, along with a special guest from Seaham, have successfully completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Practice Expedition. The weekend was packed with adventure, teamwork and plenty of learning. The team covered…
Explorers Enjoy a “Wheely” Great Evening!
Our Explorers from Elm Ridge and Archdeacon Explorer Scout Units recently headed out for a fantastic evening adventure on wheels – proving that a little drizzle is never enough to stop Scouts from having fun! The group enjoyed a brilliant…
Hot Weather, Heavy Packs, Huge Achievement
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Celebrating Success at Elm Ridge ESU
Title Image Photo by Johnny McClung on Unsplash It was a fantastic evening at Elm Ridge ESU as we celebrated the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our young people and leaders. Duke of Edinburgh Awards Chief Scout’s Awards Young…
Darlington District Scouts Take on Holland!
This summer, 40 young people and 12 adult leaders from Darlington District Scouts embarked on an incredible international adventure to the Netherlands, sailing from North Shields to begin a week of exploration, fun, and unforgettable memories. Home Away from HomeOur…
