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…
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!”
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…