Durham Scouts came together on Saturday 7 February 2026 to celebrate the exceptional achievements of young people and volunteers from across the county at the Durham Scouts Awards Night 2026 – with one volunteer’s remarkable 60 years of service among those being…
Jamboree Journey: Our First Training Camp
The first jamboree training camp was a really fun and memorable experience. We took part in lots of activities, including archery, team building games and crate stacking. These activities helped us work together, build trust, and challenge ourselves in new…
Celebrations & Birthday Plans
February sees the first of our major county led events – our Awards Day. After the dark nights of winter it is always a joyous and uplifting day, celebrating the successes of our young people and adult volunteers. We are…
Durham Scouts Celebrates Double Red Kite Award Recognition
Durham Scouts are proud to celebrate a fantastic achievement from last year, as Liz Twist MP presented two Red Kite Awards in recognition of outstanding service and dedication within Scouting. The prestigious awards were presented to: Both awards highlight the…
Happy New Year, Durham Scouts!
I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year, and managed to take a well-earned break from scouting to enjoy precious time with family and friends. I’m absolutely thrilled to begin my role as Lead Volunteer for Durham…
Sunderland City Community Scout Group
A new Scout Group has been established in Sunderland to provide accessible Scouting opportunities for children and young people across the city, particularly those living in inner-city communities where opportunities are limited. Sunderland City Community Scout Group is built on…
Bryan’s Final Christmas Message
As we come to the close of another year, I want to take this opportunity to thank every one of you for the commitment, energy and care you have shown throughout 2025. Across the county, our young people have continued…
Chopwell Scout Group Celebrates 95 Years of Scouting
On 29 November, 1st Chopwell Scout Group marked a remarkable milestone, celebrating its 95th anniversary. Founded in 1930, the Group has been part of the Chopwell community for almost a century, supporting generations of young people through adventure, skills development,…
1st Fatfield JOTA-JOTI International Camp
In October, 1st Fatfield Scouts had a weekend camp with an international theme, in which they participated in JOTA-JOTI. First they competed in a Taskmaster game. Their Young Leader, Matthew, organised and hosted this event where there were over 350…
Greg Piskosz Named New County Lead Volunteer for Durham Scouts
Durham Scouts is excited to announce that Greg Piskosz will take on the role of County Lead Volunteer from 1 January. Greg brings extensive experience to the position, having served as District Lead Volunteer, Transformation Lead for the County, and…
