After discussion with the soon to be District Commissioner in Newcastle District some of the Young Leaders have come to the decision to set up a new “Youth Executive”. This will be made up of representatives from Groups across the…
New District Commissioner Invested
On Wednesday 21st May 2014 District Commissioner Designate, Vera Bloor, was invested into the Scouting family by the Leader who nominated her for the role. Several months ago while the District was on the journey to find a new…
District Cub Camp May 2014
May’s District Cub Camp took place on the Beech Field and in the Fox Glen at Kibblestone Scout Camp with 5 packs attending. The theme for for the weekend was Camelot, or in our case “Cubalot”. The Cubs made Dragons…
From the DC’s Postbag!
Our District Commissioner Steve, has recently received two letters from people outside of Scouting, about a couple of events that have happened within the District and he would like to share them. The first one is from Mr. Ian Dudson,…
Castle Capers 2014 – Feedback
Now that the show is over, we would like to hear from you. Were you in the cast, front of house, doing lots of sewing, the director or a member of the audience? We want to hear what you think….
2014 St. George’s Day Parade
Crowds of people saw over 500 Scouts and Guides from Newcastle parade through the town on Sunday, as they celebrated England’s patron saint. The Ironmarket was packed with members of the public who came to see off the St. George’s…
New Assistant District Commissioner Scouts
Ian Emmens has been asked by Vera (and myself) if he would consider taking on the role of ADC Scouts once again. His name was one of three that were nominated for the role and we would both like to…
Castle Capers 2014 – The 40th Anniversary
“Castle Capers twenty fourteen Gang” is a line from one of the songs from Ruby Anniversary Show of Castle Capers 2014, which was recently performed at the Mitchell Arts Centre in Hanley and WHAT A GANG WE HAD. With over…
Newcastle District Takes Over Windsor!
Our six Queen’s Scouts As was mentioned in the previous post six Scouts from Newcastle District went to the Windsor Parade, where they saw the Chief Scout, Bear Grylls and the President of the Scout Association, HRH Duke of Kent. This…
Chief Scout Bear Grylls to Recognise Scouts’ Top Achievers
Isobella Emmens, Kaleisha Emmens, Christopher Eyton-Jones, Sion Hughes, Charlotte Pritchard and Jack Stanyer, from Newcastle District Scouts, are joining over 500 Scouts from across the UK on Sunday 27 April 2014 to be honoured by international adventurer Chief Scout Bear…
