The Squirrels from the 27th Darlington Scout Group recently set off on an exciting and meaningful adventure, combining learning with kindness in their local community. Their visit to Sainsbury’s wasn’t just an ordinary shopping trip. It was an opportunity for…
12th Darlington Beavers Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day
The 12th Darlington Beaver Scouts recently marked World Down Syndrome Day (21st March) with a fun, engaging, and educational evening. We were delighted to welcome Beth, who joined us to talk about Down Syndrome and help the Beavers learn some…
Adventure at Beamish!
This weekend, our Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts from the 7th Sea Scouts joined forces with the Eastbourne Explorers for an unforgettable visit and sleepover at Beamish Museum. After settling into the historic Masonic Hall for the night, the young…
Jenny Reaches Scouting’s Highest Peak!
Celebrating an Incredible Achievement: Jenny Thompson Earns Her King’s Scout Award We are thrilled to celebrate a truly remarkable milestone within Darlington District Scouts. Jenny Thompson has officially earned her King’s Scout Award — the highest honour a young person…
Welcome the Archdeacon Explorers!
Exciting News: Archdeacon Explorers Launch Their New Unit! We are thrilled to announce the opening of a brand-new Explorer Scout unit: the Archdeacon Explorers! A huge congratulations to Connor Petch from the 5th Darlington Scout Group for leading this exciting…
Nature, Naps & Apple Pressing
Title Photo by Isabella Fischer on Unsplash “Nature, Naps & Apple Pressing: Squirrels and Beavers in Action!” Our Squirrels and Beavers had a fantastic weekend together! The adventure began with an exciting sleepover at our Scout hall — full of…
Up Up and Away!
What a fantastic morning we had with Squirrels (27th Darlington Scout Group) at Teesside International Airport! The children got a behind-the-scenes look at how an airport works. They watched holidaymakers checking in their luggage and saw how bags travelled along…
Tynemouth Monopoly Run
Explorers Take on Tynemouth Scouts’ Monopoly Run Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the daring dozen from Elm Ridge ESU, who set off at 8:30am from Darlington to take part in Tynemouth Scouts’ very first Monopoly Run. Competing in teams…
Darlington District Scouts Take on Holland!
This summer, 40 young people and 12 adult leaders from Darlington District Scouts embarked on an incredible international adventure to the Netherlands, sailing from North Shields to begin a week of exploration, fun, and unforgettable memories. Home Away from HomeOur…
Explorers Conquer York (and the Ice Cream Boat!)
Explorers Team Up for a Sunny York Adventure Explorers from Elm Ridge ESU and Middleton St George ESU joined forces for a fun-packed day out in York, complete with challenges, pizza, and a campfire. Off to York The day began…
