Each year, April 23rd, St George’s Day, offers Scouts everywhere a powerful reminder of what it means to belong to our movement. St George, known for his courage and kindness, represents values we aim to live by—standing up for what’s…
The Geoffrey Gordon Cup 2026
Our 2026 Geoffrey Gordon Cup took place over the weekend, bringing together Explorer Scouts from across the County for an unforgettable adventure. Based out of Commondale in North Yorkshire, teams faced a challenging expedition that tested their navigation, teamwork, and…
March Roundup
Wasn’t Awards Day a fantastic celebration of our young people’s success in Top Awards – 556 young people from 64 groups. Special thanks our Hosts Mark and Sophie, and the Events team for creating such a wonderful experience for young…
Durham Scout Volunteer Honoured at Awards Day
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…
South Tyneside Volunteer presented with Award for Merit
Before his retirement from the Lead Volunteer role, Bryan Johnson had the pleasure of presenting an Award for Merit to Jean Devlin, Lead Volunteer for South Tyneside. This award recognises Jean’s outstanding dedication, commitment, and the significant contribution she has…
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…
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,…
