We are very sad to learn of the death this morning of Pete Edwards. Pete, who was universally known as ‘Skip’, had been the Scout Leader, Group Scout Leader and latterly Chairman of 36th St. Wulstan’s Own Scout Group and…
2015 District Cub’s Sports Evening
On Wednesday evening last week (3rd June), 11 Cub Packs took part in our annual Sports Evening held at Hempstalls Primary School. Photo courtesy of Shaun McDonagh (click on it to see the action!). Races included sprint, egg & spoon, sack, obstacle,…
Volunteers’ Week 2015
This week (01/06/15 – 07/06/15) is Volunteers’ Week. Volunteers’ Week celebrates the contribution made by the 23 million people across the UK who volunteer in their communities. There are around 200 adult volunteers in Newcastle who hold positions within Groups and the…
New Chief Commissioner for England
We are excited to announce our new Chief Commissioner for England, Alex Peace-Gadsby. We are excited to announce our new Chief Commissioner for England, Alex Peace-Gadsby. We spoke to Alex about her new role and all things volunteering… Hi, Alex….
The Nepal Earthquake and Nepalese Scouts
Below is part of an appeal by Rabin Dahal, Chief Commissioner Nepal Scouts:- “On Saturday 25 April 2015 (April 12, 2072 in the Nepali calendar) we have witnessed the most destructive earthquake to reach our country resulting in over…
2015 St. George’s Day Parade
Over 500 Scouts and Guides and adult volunteers from Newcastle paraded through the town yesterday (Sunday 26th April) to celebrate Scouting, Guiding and our patron saint, St. George. The parade, led by 1st Porthill Scout Group’s Drum Corps, went from…
St George’s Day Parade
St. George’s Day Parade this year will be on Sunday 26th April. The parade will start at 2.45pm and go to St. Giles Church. The service will finish at around 4.00pm. At the service this year, awards will be presented….
District Treasurer Kev to do the Great North Run
We are pleased to announce that our District Treasurer, Kevin Stanyer, has decided to run in this year’s Great North Run to raise money for the Scout Association. The Great North Run is the second largest half marathon in the world,…
Youth Forum
On the 18th of March, representatives from Explorer units in the district met for the first Newcastle District Youth meeting. This was a positive step for the District for Scouting to be shaped more by the young people in partnership…
Newcastle Explorer Helps Fly the Flag for the Commonwealth
On Monday (9th March), a flag raising ceremony was held in Newcastle for the second year, to celebrate the work of an international association between 53 independent countries. Borough Mayor Linda Hailstones was assisted by Centurion Explorer Scout Joe Stanyer, in raising…
