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Hot Weather, Heavy Packs, Huge Achievement

District Young People Take on DofE and Expedition Challenge in the Summer Heat What a fantastic weekend of adventure and achievement! Young people from across the district came together to…

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Scouts Enjoy Memorable Weekend in London

This weekend, 29 Cubs, Scouts and leaders from the 27th Darlington set off for a packed few days exploring London and everything the capital has to offer. For many of…

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DDOTTY 2026: A Muddy Adventure Around Hurworth

What started as a soggy walk around Hurworth quickly turned into a fantastic day of adventure, teamwork, and plenty of laughter during this year’s DDOTTY (District Hike 2026). Despite the…

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A Kings Celebration !

Title Photo – curtesy of Durham Scouts Darlington District members joined Scouts from across the county to celebrate their achievement of earning the prestigious King’s Scout Award—the highest honour in…

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Left Hand Gang !

The Left-Handed Compass: Rethinking Traditional Navigation Techniques In the world of outdoor navigation, even the most familiar tools can reveal new layers of understanding when approached from a different perspective….

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Scouts Serve Up a Mother’s Day Treat

Our Scouts at the 5th Darlington Scout Group recently hosted a truly special Mother’s Day Wine & Dine evening, and it was a fantastic success from start to finish. The…

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Young people first: safeguarding and safety in Scouting

Wherever we go and whatever we do, we put young people’s safety and wellbeing first.