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…
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,…
Elm Ridge Racers
Elm Ridge Explorers put pedal to the metal the other night and had a great evening competing at Go Karting. Some really good lap times posted.
Orienteering 2024
Double Win for Hurworth !!! This years Darlington District Orienteering Competition was a straight Orienteering OF with Elm Ridge and Hurworth Elm Ridge Explorers vs Hurworth Explorers 11th Darlington Scout Group (Hurworth) vs 12th Darlington Scout Group (Elm Ridge) and…
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Great Times were had by all at Great Towers the other weekend. The rain didn’t stop any of our play, and to top it all off, Elm Ridge welcomed their newest Explorer.
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…
Stars Lead the Way !
Elm Ridge Explorers were out and about at Blackwell navigating between bunkers by stars and compass got the shelters out at the end to practice in the dark and cold. We had to ditch our plans of hills as -7C…
Merry Scoutmas
As we say goodbye to 2023 and look forward to 2024 we look to strengthen our Teams, without Volunteers there wouldn’t be Scouts in Darlington. Were not looking for the next Bear Grylls just someone with a get up and…
