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…
New Beginnings
At Scouts we celebrate difference and welcome everyone. Whatever your background, identity or ability, there’s a volunteer spot with your name on it. To watch in full screen, double click the video Volunteering can be a brilliant way to boost…
Season Greetings
Wishing all our Members, followers and Supporters a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Bowling Good !
The Beavers from the 12th Darlington Scout Group recently had their end of year Christmas get together at the Local Bowling Ally at Planet Leisure. Beavers and adults had a blast with some impressive high scores.
Bronze DofE Awards
On Thursday evening, it was great to see no less than 3 of our Explorers being awarded their Bronze DofE Awards following on from a successful expedition earlier in the year. Congratulations to Noah, Fin & Ella and thanks to…
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,…
Apple A Day
Did you know there is a National Apple Day !? – 21st of October The Beavers from the 12th Darlington Scout Group went all out Apple the other night, from making Apple Monsters to Apple Bobbing and ending the night…
Fire Cracking Good
The 12th Darlington Scout Group recently held a fireworks display at their HQ. The family event was well attended by all three sections and their families. We had a number of stalls setup by the groups executive, even some of…
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…
Challenge Hike 2024
The other Saturday the teams of Scouts from the 9th, 11th 12th and 27th Scout Groups all took part in the annual Scout Challenge Hike. Starting in Winston the Scout Teams navigated through Gainford finishing at Peircebridge using the Teesdale…
