Chris’s Funeral will be Friday November 20th at 11.20. It will be held at Bradwell Crematorium. The family have requested family flowers only.
Gone Home: Chris Symonds
It is with deep regret that I have to inform everyone that Chris Symonds, the Group Scout Leader from 77th Audley, passed away this morning. Chris was a dedicated Leader who has worked tirelessly to enhance the facilities and leadership at…
Training Support Team
Congratulations to Owen Dyde on his appointment as regional training manager, for the North West region. I am very pleased to still have his skill in the District, and I’m sure that the new appointment will be beneficial to us and…
New District Explorer Scout Commissioner (DESC)
I have pleasure in welcoming a returning leader, Adam Gray to the role of District Explorer Scout Commissioner (DESC) for Newcastle District. Adam has previously been an Explorer Leader, who took a break as he started his own business, but…
BBQ for Canadian Scouts
Following on from their visit to Vancouver last year, Centurion Explorers hosted members of the 40th Marpole Scouts at Kibblestone last week. The Canadian Scouts arrived on Friday 31st July and despite some jet lag they managed to have a packed programme…
World Scout Jamboree 2015
A number of Newcastle’s Scouts have been lucky enough to join the Staffordshire contingent to the 2015 World Scout Jamboree in Japan. One of the Newcastle group, Nakita, is sending updates back home and these will be added to this…
1st Porthill’s Drums play for Armed Forces Day
Last Saturday (27th June), 1st Porthill’s Drum Corps were honoured to be invited to play at the National Memorial Arboretum at Alrewas near Lichfield for Armed Forces Day. The band took their youngest members from the Cubs, along with Scouts,…
2015 Annual General Meeting
This year’s AGM saw the introduction of the Young Executive Committee to the District, awards presented, new appointments announced, requests for new people to take on District roles and emphasising the need for better communication in the District. District Commissioner…
Skip’s Funeral
We now have the information for Pete Edwards’ (Skip’s) funeral. His funeral will be held on Wednesday 1st July at 11.20am, at Bradwell Crematorium (map below). Skip’s family have request that any Scouts attending to please come in full uniform. Members…
Explorers Mark Armed Forces Day
Explorer Scouts and Scout Leaders joined Newcastle Borough Mayor, Cllr Sandra Hambleton, this morning to raise a flag in Queen’s Gardens, Newcastle to mark Armed Forces Day. They were joined by representatives from The Royal British Legion, standard bearers from local…
