Founders Day

Join Scouts around the world in marking the birthday of our founder, Robert-Baden-Powell. If you wanted to get involved why not volunteer as a leader, for more information visit Volunteer at Darlington Scouts

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Fun at the Fair

Darlington District came together for the Fun of the Fair for their annual District Camp, Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers all united on one camp field. Unlike last year the Sun was out and fun was had by all,…

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