St George’s Day 2024

As we celebrate St George’s Day today – 23rd April – the Patron Saint of scouting, we look back at our St George’s Day Parade. Gathering outside the town hall for our parade of group flags, we walked through the…

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Filtered Water

Tonight at Beavers from the 12th Darlington Scout Group with World Earth Day in mind learnt about Water Filters and how they worked. Making our own mucky water and filters using a pop bottle, sand, stones, wet wipes and cotton…

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Day Of Adventure

The other weekend, the 27th Darlington had their ‘Day of Adventure’ with all of their sections out and about (Saturday) doing various activities! – 14 of our intrepid Squirrels were at Moor House on the toboggan run and cooking on…

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Expanding Beavers

The 14th Darlington Scout Group recently opened a new Beaver Scout Colony. Huge thanks to Polly, Rachel and Tara for stepping forward to lead the new section. Instead of learning from books, you’ll figure the world out by exploring, playing…

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14th Darlington Air Scouts

14th Darlington Air Scouts are very pleased to report the successful opening of our 2nd Scout Troop and our Beaver Colony Due to their expansion they have spaces available for Beavers 6-7 years Cubs 8 – 10 1/2 years Scouts…

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#Outdoorin24

Darlington Scouts are raring to go for 2024, with the #Outdoorin24 Challenge. Why not join us as a Leader / Helper by volunteering . Volunteering can be a brilliant way to boost your mental wellbeing. It’s a great feeling knowing you’re…

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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…

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District Camp 2023

Soggy Camp 2023 The District Team have had an absolute blast this weekend meeting Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Explorers and Leaders from across our District. Our Young People have shown determination, resilience, tried many new things and more importantly, had…

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Sausage Hike

The 7th Sea Scouts had their Annual – Sausage Hike (its their thing – you have to be a member of the 7th Sea Scouts to understand!) the other day, the day was fun filed with Hiking and Sausage along…

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12th Beavers & Deacon

12th Darlington Scout Group – Beavers learning from Deacon and Lynne of the Guide Dogs Darlington Branch on how Guide Dogs are trained before they are united with new owners.