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Explorers and Pancakes!

On Wednesday 5th March we held the 4th joint Explorer night of 2024/25. 45 Explorers, 13 Leaders and a Squirrel in the making came together for a pancake challenge night….

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New Squirrel Dray at 96th Whitmore & Baldwins Gate

We are very please to announce that 96th Whitmore & Baldwins Gate opened a Squirrel Dray in January with 12 Squirrels. Their Leaders are Red Squirrel, Hedgehog, Deer, Bee and…

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Gone Home: Barry Panter

It is with great sadness we have learnt that our District President, Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme Councillor Barry Panter has passed away. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends…

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36th St Wulstans Group Lead Volunteer Vacancy. Can You Lead & Inspire?

We’re currently looking for a Group Lead Volunteer (previously Group Scout Leader) for 36th St. Wulstans Group, based in Wolstanton. This is a management role, and we need someone who…

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Merry Christmas Everyone

Newcastle District Scouts would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We hope to see you all in 2025 for lots more adventurous activities!

2024-12-12 Explorers Ice Skating

On Wednesday 12th December 40 Explorer Scouts from Newcastle met up for the last time in 2024 to go Ice Skating. There were wibbly-wobbly legs however everyone who attended seemed…

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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.