12th Darlington Scout Troop have been out and about adventuring on an expedition by train and hike to Ravensgill When we got there, we put up the tents by ourselves and cooked our own food on trangias. “It was fun…
Team Leader Wanted
Beavers – Team Leader – WANTED Role summary At the beating heart of our programme, our Beavers require a Beaver Team Leader, the planner, the organiser, making sure that Beavers is fun, safe and Inclusive. Could you be that person…
Expedition – Test Run
The 12th Scout Troop this week topped up on their navigation skills before taking on a test expedition of the loop around Low Dinsdale stopping at the bridge for curry and wraps on the Trangia’s. Even managed to get a…
Events Team Leader
<Volunteering Role> As part of our new District Team, we are looking for an Events Team Leader to help organise, manage, support and run activities and events in the District. You do not need to be an existing Member of…
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…
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…
Day Of Adventure
The other weekend, the 27th Darlington had their ‘Day of Adventure’ with all of their sections out and about (Saturday) doing various activities! – 14 of our intrepid Squirrels were at Moor House on the toboggan run and cooking on…
Expanding Beavers
The 14th Darlington Scout Group recently opened a new Beaver Scout Colony. Huge thanks to Polly, Rachel and Tara for stepping forward to lead the new section. Instead of learning from books, you’ll figure the world out by exploring, playing…
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…
