What an incredible effort from everyone at the 12th Darlington Scout Group! Together we cleaned and prepared over 230 pairs of football boots – so many that we completely ran out! A huge thank you to everyone who donated boots…
Josh Achieves His Diamond Award!
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…
VE Day 80th Anniversary at Hopetown Museum
Scouts from across the town came together to mark 80 years since the end of WWII in Europe with a fantastic celebration at Hopetown Museum! Young people from all sections joined in a traditional street party—waving flags, enjoying party food,…
St. Georges Day
Darlington District Scouts Celebrate St. George’s Day! Darlington District Scouts gathered to celebrate St. George’s Day, honouring the patron saint of scouting. Scouts from all sections, along with friends and family, met in the Market Place and paraded to the…
UK Youth Forum
Darlington and Sunderland Scouts Help Shape the Future of UK Scouting at Edinburgh Zoo Scouts, Explorers, and Network members from Darlington and Sunderland recently came together at Edinburgh Zoo for the UK Youth Forum—an inspiring event dedicated to shaping the…
Forest Fest
This weekend has seen a team of 7 intrepid Explorers from Elm Ridge ESU head down to Walesby Forest to take part in NESST Challenge Hike which was an 18 mile night navigation exercise through parts of Sherwood Forest. They…
Bowling Meet
Tonight Explorers from Elm Ridge ESU joined Harrogate Hill ESU, Eastbourne SESU and the District Young Leaders Unit for an evenings bowling and catch up. 43 Young People attended with a great support cast of Volunteers. Great to see everyone,…
District Christmas Fayre
On the 30th November Darlington District Scouts will be holding their Christmas Fayre come down to the District HQ, behind St Johns Church on Neasham Road, Darlington. Browse our Scouting Fundraising Stalls, @moon_dolly_crochet and others. Get you Scouting Christmas Presents…
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…
