Spooky 2024

The Scouting Sections from various groups around town put on some spooky outfits and had a spooky ball, others got crafty. The 7th Sea Scouts and 12th Elm Ridge Cubs had spooky parties. The Elm Ridge Explorers carved out a…

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New Chief Scout

Congratulations to Dwayne Fields from us all at Darlington and District Scouts.

Scouts Trooping the Colour

Georgina, aged 13, a Scout at the 12th Darlington Scout Group, said:

“We got to experience many things we wouldn’t have been able to otherwise – Trooping the Colour, Madame Tussauds and going up the Shard where we could see all the way to the edge of London. It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and we’re very grateful!” 

DDOTTY24

As we say goodbye to the JOTT we say hello to DDOTTY (Darlington District on the Trail Year 24) What an amazing start to the DDOTTY24, perfect weather, all went well and lovely to see so many people. We had…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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